Netherlands shifts 86 tonnes of gold reserve to UK citing geopolitical risks

Husband uses secret camera to record wife’s affair, wins divorce case, ends up in jail for spying

Zelensky ‘grateful’ for India’s push to end Ukraine war after meeting Jaishankar in Kyiv

Why Russian fighter jets use bulky, low-pressure tyres compared to US jets

‘It is within reach’: Netanyahu says Iran regime could soon fall as US strikes resume

Gandhari review: Taapsee Pannu’s thriller is too dramatic to work

Russia to shut German culture centres after Germany closes Russian consulate

Why the Su-30MKI uses a giant air brake on its back instead of its wings

Major AI platforms ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok hit by simultaneous service disruptions

Earth-Theia collision created the moon in just 5 hours, study shows

Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman, who shot down Pak fighter jet retires, takes up private job

Influencer shows off what he claims is Apple's first foldable iPhone 18 Ultra

Belgium, latest EU state cautioned by India over arms for Pakistan; gets assurances from Brussels

Ganga nears danger mark in Varanasi, most ghats submerged; PM Modi orders relief work on ‘war footing’

‘El Nino is being supersized’: UN warns of record heat and extreme weather

Iran attacks US bases in Kuwait & UAE, supersecret missile project in focus | Gravitas

Elle Muhoza wears a dress inspired by C-section layers

Doha-Bengaluru IndiGo flight diverted to Muscat after crew member falls sick. What really happened?

Beginning of the end? More glacial lake outbursts threaten millions in India, Nepal and China

Man pushes Russian humanoid robot. Watch what happens next

Nigerian Navy discovers 99,000 litres of suspected stolen, illegally refined products as it intensifies anti-crude oil theft operations

ISRO EOS-05 launch: GSLV to lift heaviest payload in its 25-year flight history

NBA fines LA Clippers $30 million for salary cap violation involving Kawhi Leonard

Manipur violence: 25 houses torched in Manipur’s Kangpokpi a day after 10 homes were burnt along Imphal-Tamenglong road

Bangladesh batter Towhid Hridoy creates history with 350 not out in South Africa

US President Donald Trump says he's 'happy' as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle move back to the UK

Rubio on Modi-Pezeshkian meeting: 'No country should help Iran evade sanctions'

Who is Aditi Paudel? 17-year-old becomes Japan's first literacy ambassador

WION Exclusive: Hasina says she reads father’s unfinished memoir while planning Dhaka return

Report: Egypt eyes new Rafale F4 deal amid air force modernisation push 

At least 2 killed in Minneapolis shooting, suspect also dead

Last phase of the Jammu and Kashmir election begins. Security has been tightened in the valley amid the polls, especially in the areas close to the international border. Nearly 3.9 million voters will be deciding the fate of 415 candidates . Watch to know more.

J&K Elections: Final Phase Of Voting In Jammu & Kashmir

A former Iranian president has claimed that the chief of an Iranian intelligence unit aimed at countering Israeli agents had himself turned out to be a Mossad spy. Former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad made this shocking revelation in an interview with CNN Turk on Monday (Sep 30). He added that 20 other agents in Iranian intelligence turned out to be Israeli secret operatives. All of them were tasked with monitoring Israeli intelligence activities in Iran.

Ahmadinejad claimed that the double agents may have provided crucial information on the Iranian nuclear programme to their Israeli masters.

The former president added that the agents also helped Israel steal documents related to the nuclear programme in 2018. The documents were allegedly taken from Tehran to Israel and were later revealed to the world by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu himself.

Ahmadinejad further said that those double agents could never be punished by Iran as they were able to escape to Israel before their actual identities were revealed in 2021.

Reports of Israeli “infiltration” into Iranian spy network are not uncommon. In 2022, a senior adviser to former president Hassan Rouhani admitted that Iranian officials in Tehran always fear for their lives due to the “infiltration.”

Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwj87IS-qO2IAxU4jq8BHQk3GNUQxfQBKAB6BAgQEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/projectiles-fired-into-north-israel-claims-military-hours-after-start-of-ground-operation-in-lebanon-763410" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/world/projectiles-fired-into-north-israel-claims-military-hours-after-start-of-ground-operation-in-lebanon-763410&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj87IS-qO2IAxU4jq8BHQk3GNUQxfQBKAB6BAgQEAE">Projectiles fired into north Israel hours after start of ground operation in Lebanon, claims military</a>

The revelation by Ahmadinejad comes after it was revealed last week that an Iranian mole may have informed the Israeli military about Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah's location, hours before the fatal airstrike on Sep 28.

The spy informed Israeli officials that Nasrallah would be at Hezbollah's underground headquarters to attend a meeting with top members of the militant outfit, reported French newspaper Le Parisien. It added that Nasrallah arrived at the location in the exact vehicle as Abbas Nilforoushan, the deputy commander of Iran's Quds Force in Lebanon.

Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwj87IS-qO2IAxU4jq8BHQk3GNUQxfQBKAB6BAgMEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/wion-world-of-sports/israeli-official-accuses-us-of-endangering-idf-soldiers-by-leaking-lebanon-ground-operation-plans-763539" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/wion-world-of-sports/israeli-official-accuses-us-of-endangering-idf-soldiers-by-leaking-lebanon-ground-operation-plans-763539&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj87IS-qO2IAxU4jq8BHQk3GNUQxfQBKAB6BAgMEAE">Israeli official accuses US of endangering IDF soldiers by leaking Lebanon ground operation plans</a>

Last month, British outlets claimed Mossad had hired Iranian security agents to plant the bomb in three rooms of the guesthouse where Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was staying.

“They are now certain that Mossad hired agents from the Ansar al-Mahdi protection unit. Upon further investigation, they discovered additional explosive devices in two other rooms,” an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) official was quoted as saying by the publication.

(With inputs from agencies)

A former Iranian president has claimed that the chief of an Iranian intelligence unit aimed at countering Israeli agents had himself turned out to be a Mossad spy.

A former Iranian president has claimed that the chief of an Iranian intelligence unit aimed at countering Israeli agents had himself turned out to be a Mossad spy. Former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad made this shocking revelation in an interview with CNN Turk on Monday (Sep 30). He added that 20 other agents in Iranian intelligence turned out to be Israeli secret operatives. All of them were tasked with monitoring Israeli intelligence activities in Iran. Ahmadinejad claimed that the double agents may have provided crucial information on the Iranian nuclear programme to their Israeli masters. The former president added that the agents also helped Israel steal documents related to the nuclear programme in 2018. The documents were allegedly taken from Tehran to Israel and were later revealed to the world by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu himself. Ahmadinejad further said that those double agents could never be punished by Iran as they were able to escape to Israel before their actual identities were revealed in 2021. Reports of Israeli “infiltration” into Iranian spy network are not uncommon. In 2022, a senior adviser to former president Hassan Rouhani admitted that Iranian officials in Tehran always fear for their lives due to the “infiltration.” Also read: Projectiles fired into north Israel hours after start of ground operation in Lebanon, claims military The revelation by Ahmadinejad comes after it was revealed last week that an Iranian mole may have informed the Israeli military about Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah's location, hours before the fatal airstrike on Sep 28. The spy informed Israeli officials that Nasrallah would be at Hezbollah's underground headquarters to attend a meeting with top members of the militant outfit, reported French newspaper Le Parisien. It added that Nasrallah arrived at the location in the exact vehicle as Abbas Nilforoushan, the deputy commander of Iran's Quds Force in Lebanon. Also read: Israeli official accuses US of endangering IDF soldiers by leaking Lebanon ground operation plans Last month, British outlets claimed Mossad had hired Iranian security agents to plant the bomb in three rooms of the guesthouse where Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was staying. “They are now certain that Mossad hired agents from the Ansar al-Mahdi protection unit. Upon further investigation, they discovered additional explosive devices in two other rooms,” an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) official was quoted as saying by the publication. (With inputs from agencies)

Chief of Iranian intel unit turned out to be Mossad agent, ex-Iran president reveals

The G7 is looking to sign a $50 billion loan for Ukraine by the end of this month. This comes just a week after Ukrainian President Zelensky's visit to the US in a bid to raise financial and military aid in Ukraine's ongoing conflict with Russia. Watch in for more details!

NATO Should Not Be Threatened By Putin's Nuclear Threats: Stoltenberg

Passengers on a Ryanair flight travelling to Italy from Barcelona had a massive scare when several tyres of the plane burst upon landing, Daily Mail reported. The incident happened at Bergamo's Orio al Serio airport, near Milan around 8:00&nbsp;am (local time)&nbsp;on Tuesday (Oct 1).

Pictures from the site show metal rims touching down on the runway. The explosion damaged 450 metres of the runway, due to which no flights are operating from the airport as of now.&nbsp;

All operations at the airport have been suspended till at least 5:00 pm (local time), according to reports. No one was injured in the accident as border police and firefighters quickly evacuated the passengers and crew.

A spokesperson for Ryanair said, "Flight FR846 from Barcelona to Milan Bergamo (1 Oct) experienced a tyre issue upon landing at Milan Bergamo Airport."

"Passengers disembarked normally, and the aircraft was inspected by engineers, who are currently servicing the aircraft so that it can return to service."

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Breaking?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Breaking</a> A Ryanair B-737 burst several tires when landing at Bergamo (Italy). No one was injured. Avherald reported that jet is “disabled”, with damage on all main tires and that “runway was also damaged, over a distance of 450 meters/1500 feet”. Aircraft was [Registration… <a href="https://t.co/wKVwPPN2cg">pic.twitter.com/wKVwPPN2cg</a>
— Air Safety #OTD by Francisco Cunha (@OnDisasters) <a href="https://twitter.com/OnDisasters/status/1841097860915290172?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 1, 2024</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

Cleanup operations are currently going on, after which the plane will be removed from the runway. Sky Italia reported that flights have been diverted to land at other airports, including Milan Malpensa and Verona.

Flight FR846 from Barcelona had 162 passengers and 6 crew members on board. The aircraft was still in motion when the tyres burst. However, the pilot managed to steady it and bring it to a halt, avoiding any fires.

Informing about the delays in the other flight, airport authorities said in a statement, "SACBO (the company that manages the airport) advises that due to an aircraft grounded on the runway due to technical problems, operations are suspended."

"Departing flights are delayed and arriving flights may be diverted or cancelled until reopened."

Meanwhile, passengers on another aeroplane told Daily Mail that their pilot told them that a "bad landing" had caused the tyres to burst. However, the exact reason for the incident has not been revealed by the airline yet.

Passengers on a Ryanair flight travelling to Italy from Barcelona had a massive scare when several tyres of the plane burst upon landing, Daily Mail reported. The incident happened at Bergamo's Orio al Serio airport, near Milan around 8:00 am (local time) on Tuesday (Oct 1).

Passengers on a Ryanair flight travelling to Italy from Barcelona had a massive scare when several tyres of the plane burst upon landing, Daily Mail reported. The incident happened at Bergamo's Orio al Serio airport, near Milan around 8:00 am (local time) on Tuesday (Oct 1). Pictures from the site show metal rims touching down on the runway. The explosion damaged 450 metres of the runway, due to which no flights are operating from the airport as of now. All operations at the airport have been suspended till at least 5:00 pm (local time), according to reports. No one was injured in the accident as border police and firefighters quickly evacuated the passengers and crew. A spokesperson for Ryanair said, "Flight FR846 from Barcelona to Milan Bergamo (1 Oct) experienced a tyre issue upon landing at Milan Bergamo Airport." "Passengers disembarked normally, and the aircraft was inspected by engineers, who are currently servicing the aircraft so that it can return to service." #Breaking A Ryanair B-737 burst several tires when landing at Bergamo (Italy). No one was injured. Avherald reported that jet is “disabled”, with damage on all main tires and that “runway was also damaged, over a distance of 450 meters/1500 feet”. Aircraft was [Registration… pic.twitter.com/wKVwPPN2cg — Air Safety #OTD by Francisco Cunha (@OnDisasters) October 1, 2024 × Cleanup operations are currently going on, after which the plane will be removed from the runway. Sky Italia reported that flights have been diverted to land at other airports, including Milan Malpensa and Verona. Flight FR846 from Barcelona had 162 passengers and 6 crew members on board. The aircraft was still in motion when the tyres burst. However, the pilot managed to steady it and bring it to a halt, avoiding any fires. Informing about the delays in the other flight, airport authorities said in a statement, "SACBO (the company that manages the airport) advises that due to an aircraft grounded on the runway due to technical problems, operations are suspended." "Departing flights are delayed and arriving flights may be diverted or cancelled until reopened." Meanwhile, passengers on another aeroplane told Daily Mail that their pilot told them that a "bad landing" had caused the tyres to burst. However, the exact reason for the incident has not been revealed by the airline yet.

Ryanair plane's tyres explode during landing at Italy airport

Israeli forces have launched a ground incursion into southern Lebanon, escalating their offensive against Hezbollah and widening the conflict with Iranian-aligned groups. This significant move follows a series of intense Israeli strikes on Hezbollah, including one that allegedly killed their long-time leader, Hassan Nasrallah.

Israel-Hezbollah War: 95 Killed, 172 Wounded In Israeli Strikes On Beirut's Suburbs

Julian Assange, released after five years in a British prison, addressed the Council of Europe, claiming freedom was due to pleading guilty to journalism. Watch in for more details!

Julian Assange Says He is Free Because He Pled Guilty to Journalism

At least 130 people have died across six states in the U.S. from Hurricane Helene. Death toll is set to rise as many remain missing with communication systems down. Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer says about 600 residents are still unaccounted for. Trump slams Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for not traveling to the storm-ravaged region. Republican attacked Harris for fundraising and campaigning in California and Nevada. Watch to know more!

Hurricane Helene Sparks Widespread Humanitarian Crisis Across US States

A man in China refused to divorce his wife despite her filing the case twice, and forcefully carried her out of the courtroom on his shoulders. Shanghai Morning Post reported that the woman, Chen, and the man, Li, had been married for 20 years. They have two sons and a daughter.&nbsp;

Chen accused Li of domestic violence and filed for divorce. However, the court refused to grant the request citing a "deep emotional bond" between the couple. The court told the couple that there was still room for reconciliation and they should work on their marriage.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Li was not in favour of divorcing his wife which seemed to have a bearing on the court's decision.&nbsp;

Chen was not happy with the judgement&nbsp;and appealed the case.&nbsp;

During the proceedings, Li became frustrated with everything that was going on. During one such emotionally unstable episode, he picked Chen on his shoulders and tried to dash out of the courtroom.

Chen became fearful and started screaming. The officials present at the scene stopped Li and reprimanded him.

However, despite this episode, the court did not grant Chen a divorce.

Instead, Li apologised for his actions in a letter and promised that he wouldn't repeat such behaviour.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-sex-appeal-training-camp-teaching-married-women-seduction-slammed-for-being-unethical-758636">‘Sex appeal training camp’ teaching married women seduction slammed for being 'unethical'</a>

He stated that he got afraid that he might get divorced, and so in a fit of emotional agitation, tried to carry his wife out of the courtroom.

"In my emotional agitation, I mistakenly thought I was about to divorce the appellant, so I carried her out of the courtroom, ignoring the instructions of the judges and court officers who tried to stop my extreme actions," he wrote.

He further stated that he realises "the seriousness" of his mistake and "its negative impact".&nbsp;

"I guarantee that I will never repeat this mistake in the future," he wrote.

Chen agreed to give Li another chance following mediation by the court.&nbsp;

People raised concerns over the court's decision to not grant Chen a divorce, especially after witnessing what he did in full public view.

One user wrote on social media, "If he can carry her out of the courtroom in public, what might he do in private?"

According to the All-China Women’s Federation, domestic violence is quite prevalent in the country, with 30 per cent of married women reported to have experienced it. It further states that it is also a major reason for suicide among married women, with 60 per cent of women taking the extreme step due to domestic violence.

A man in China refused to divorce his wife despite her filing the case twice, and forcefully carried her out of the courtroom on his shoulders. Shanghai Morning Post reported that the woman, Chen, and the man, Li, had been married for 20 years.

A man in China refused to divorce his wife despite her filing the case twice, and forcefully carried her out of the courtroom on his shoulders. Shanghai Morning Post reported that the woman, Chen, and the man, Li, had been married for 20 years. They have two sons and a daughter. Chen accused Li of domestic violence and filed for divorce. However, the court refused to grant the request citing a "deep emotional bond" between the couple. The court told the couple that there was still room for reconciliation and they should work on their marriage. Meanwhile, Li was not in favour of divorcing his wife which seemed to have a bearing on the court's decision. Chen was not happy with the judgement and appealed the case. During the proceedings, Li became frustrated with everything that was going on. During one such emotionally unstable episode, he picked Chen on his shoulders and tried to dash out of the courtroom. Chen became fearful and started screaming. The officials present at the scene stopped Li and reprimanded him. However, despite this episode, the court did not grant Chen a divorce. Instead, Li apologised for his actions in a letter and promised that he wouldn't repeat such behaviour. Also Read: ‘Sex appeal training camp’ teaching married women seduction slammed for being 'unethical' He stated that he got afraid that he might get divorced, and so in a fit of emotional agitation, tried to carry his wife out of the courtroom. "In my emotional agitation, I mistakenly thought I was about to divorce the appellant, so I carried her out of the courtroom, ignoring the instructions of the judges and court officers who tried to stop my extreme actions," he wrote. He further stated that he realises "the seriousness" of his mistake and "its negative impact". "I guarantee that I will never repeat this mistake in the future," he wrote. Chen agreed to give Li another chance following mediation by the court. People raised concerns over the court's decision to not grant Chen a divorce, especially after witnessing what he did in full public view. One user wrote on social media, "If he can carry her out of the courtroom in public, what might he do in private?" According to the All-China Women’s Federation, domestic violence is quite prevalent in the country, with 30 per cent of married women reported to have experienced it. It further states that it is also a major reason for suicide among married women, with 60 per cent of women taking the extreme step due to domestic violence.

Afraid of getting divorced, man tries to dash from courtroom with wife on his back

Israel-Hezbollah War: Israel Informed US of Limited Ground Operations in Lebanon

Indian actor Rajinikanth Kant's visit to the hospital on Monday has gotten many of his fans very worried. The actor was admitted to a private Hospital in Chennai on Monday and according to the latest updates from a doctor he has been Successfully implanted with a stent in his abdomen. Watch in for more details!

Rajinikanth's Health Update: Superstar Health Stable After Stent Placement

The Israeli military on Tuesday announced the start of ground operations against Hezbollah. The militant group denied Israeli troops had entered Lebanon. Watch in for more details!

BREAKING: Hezbollah Denies Any Israeli Ground Incursion Into Lebanon

Katyusha rockets were fired at a military base hosting US forces near Baghdad International Airport, according to reports. Air defenses intercepted the rockets. Watch in for more details!

Multiple Katyusha Rockets Fired Near Baghdad International Airport

Israel said commando and paratrooper units launched raids into Lebanon on Tuesday as part of a "limited" ground incursion, while Iran-backed Hezbollah said it had fired a barrage of missiles into Israel, including at its spy agency headquarters and military base near Tel Aviv.

<meta charset="utf-8" />

The raids by Israeli troops in southern Lebanon that began overnight were limited, and went only a short distance over the border, an Israeli security official said on Tuesday, adding that no direct clashes with Hezbollah fighters were reported.

Hezbollah's media relations chief Mohammad Afif denied Israel's claim that its forces had entered Lebanon.

Earlier, Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee had issued a warning in Arabic on X to residents in southern Lebanon because of what he said was intense fighting with Hezbollah.

"Urgent warning to the residents of South Lebanon. Heavy fighting is taking place in southern Lebanon, with Hezbollah elements using the civilian environment and the population as human shields to launch attacks."

The Israeli raids follow intense airstrikes that have devastated Hezbollah's leadership, including assassinating its chief Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut last week.

Israel's military said its ground raids will target Hezbollah strongholds along the border that threaten Israel and are not a war against the Lebanese people.

"Hezbollah turned Lebanese villages next to Israeli villages into military bases ready for an attack on Israel," military spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said. Residents in southern Lebanon fled on Monday and Tuesday as Israeli strikes drew nearer, local sources told Reuters.

Hezbollah said in a statement on Tuesday that it had fired the "Fadi 4" at military positions in the suburbs of Israel's commercial hub, Tel Aviv. It is the fourth iteration of a series that has&nbsp;progressively bigger payloads and longer ranges that Hezbollah has begun to use in recent weeks.

The group also said it fired missiles at the headquarters of Israel's intelligence agency Mossad,&nbsp; blamed for assassinations of Hezbollah commanders and leaders, and at a military intelligence unit on the outskirts of Tel Aviv.

Israel's ambulance service said two people had been wounded by shrapnel from the barrage of missiles fired into Tel Aviv and the wider central Israel area. Traffic was also affected by part of a missile that fell onto a highway near the town of Kfar Qasim east of Tel Aviv.

Two Lebanese security sources told Reuters that Israeli units had crossed into Lebanon overnight for reconnaissance and probe operations. Lebanese troops also pulled back from positions along the border, the source added.

Lebanon is facing one of the most dangerous stages in its history, caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati said on Tuesday during a meeting with UN organisations and ambassadors of donor countries, in which they made a joint appeal for more than $400 million in aid to cope with surging hostilities.

Despite its biggest successes against Hezbollah in decades, Israel has indicated it is primed for a full-fledged invasion of Lebanon with the stated aim of enabling thousands of its citizens who fled Hezbollah rockets to safely return to their communities near the northern border.

Israel's strikes have displaced one million Lebanese from their homes and killed more than 1,100 people, Lebanese authorities have said. A looming ground offensive has sparked fear and anger in Lebanon.

"Not just Hezbollah, all of Lebanon will fight this time. All of Lebanon is determined to fight Israel for the massacres it committed in Gaza and Lebanon," said Abu Alaa, a resident of the southern port city of Sidon.

LEBANESE ARMY PULLS BACK

Iran's allies -- from Hezbollah to Yemen's Houthis to armed groups in Iraq -- have weighed in with attacks in the region in support of Hamas in the Gaza war, raising fears that the conflict will engulf the Middle East and suck in the United States and Tehran.

Yemen's Houthi movement targeted Israeli military posts in Tel Aviv and Eilat with drones on Tuesday, the group's military spokesperson Yahya Saree said in a televised speech.

Local residents in the Lebanese border town of Aita al-Shaab reported heavy shelling and the sound of helicopters and drones overhead. Flares were repeatedly launched over the Lebanese border town of Rmeish, lighting up the night sky.

An Israeli strike in Lebanon early on Tuesday targeted Mounir Maqdah, commander of the Lebanese branch of the Palestinian Fatah movement's military wing, the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, according to two Palestinian security officials.

His fate was unknown.

The strike hit a building in the crowded Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp near the southern city of Sidon, the sources said. It marked the first strike on Lebanon's largest Palestinian camp since cross-border hostilities broke out nearly a year ago.

Israel has not commented on the strike.

In Syria, three civilians were killed and nine others injured in an Israeli airstrike on the capital Damascus, Syrian state media said, citing a military source. Israel's military said it does not comment on foreign media reports.

Israel has been carrying out strikes against Iran-linked targets in Syria for years but has ramped up raids since the Palestinian militant group Hamas attacked Israel's southern territory on Oct. 7, 2023.

Hamas killed 1,200 people and took about 250 hostage in its assault on Israel, according to Israeli tallies. Israel, in response, launched a massive assault on Hamas in Gaza, killing more than 41,300 Palestinians, according to the Gaza health ministry.

STRIKES ON BEIRUT

Overnight, a series of strikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs after the Israeli military warned residents to evacuate areas near buildings it said contained Hezbollah infrastructure south of the capital.

In the past 24 hours, at least 95 people had been killed and 172 wounded in Israeli strikes on Lebanon's southern regions, the eastern Bekaa Valley, and Beirut, Lebanon's health ministry said early on Tuesday.

Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for&nbsp;WION&nbsp;audience. 
&nbsp;

Israel said commando and paratrooper units launched raids into Lebanon on Tuesday as part of a "limited" ground incursion, while Iran-backed Hezbollah said it had fired a barrage of missiles into Israel, including at its spy agency headquarters and military base near Tel Aviv.

Israel said commando and paratrooper units launched raids into Lebanon on Tuesday as part of a "limited" ground incursion, while Iran-backed Hezbollah said it had fired a barrage of missiles into Israel, including at its spy agency headquarters and military base near Tel Aviv. The raids by Israeli troops in southern Lebanon that began overnight were limited, and went only a short distance over the border, an Israeli security official said on Tuesday, adding that no direct clashes with Hezbollah fighters were reported. Hezbollah's media relations chief Mohammad Afif denied Israel's claim that its forces had entered Lebanon. Earlier, Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee had issued a warning in Arabic on X to residents in southern Lebanon because of what he said was intense fighting with Hezbollah. "Urgent warning to the residents of South Lebanon. Heavy fighting is taking place in southern Lebanon, with Hezbollah elements using the civilian environment and the population as human shields to launch attacks." The Israeli raids follow intense airstrikes that have devastated Hezbollah's leadership, including assassinating its chief Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut last week. Israel's military said its ground raids will target Hezbollah strongholds along the border that threaten Israel and are not a war against the Lebanese people. "Hezbollah turned Lebanese villages next to Israeli villages into military bases ready for an attack on Israel," military spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said. Residents in southern Lebanon fled on Monday and Tuesday as Israeli strikes drew nearer, local sources told Reuters. Hezbollah said in a statement on Tuesday that it had fired the "Fadi 4" at military positions in the suburbs of Israel's commercial hub, Tel Aviv. It is the fourth iteration of a series that has progressively bigger payloads and longer ranges that Hezbollah has begun to use in recent weeks. The group also said it fired missiles at the headquarters of Israel's intelligence agency Mossad, blamed for assassinations of Hezbollah commanders and leaders, and at a military intelligence unit on the outskirts of Tel Aviv. Israel's ambulance service said two people had been wounded by shrapnel from the barrage of missiles fired into Tel Aviv and the wider central Israel area. Traffic was also affected by part of a missile that fell onto a highway near the town of Kfar Qasim east of Tel Aviv. Two Lebanese security sources told Reuters that Israeli units had crossed into Lebanon overnight for reconnaissance and probe operations. Lebanese troops also pulled back from positions along the border, the source added. Lebanon is facing one of the most dangerous stages in its history, caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati said on Tuesday during a meeting with UN organisations and ambassadors of donor countries, in which they made a joint appeal for more than $400 million in aid to cope with surging hostilities. Despite its biggest successes against Hezbollah in decades, Israel has indicated it is primed for a full-fledged invasion of Lebanon with the stated aim of enabling thousands of its citizens who fled Hezbollah rockets to safely return to their communities near the northern border. Israel's strikes have displaced one million Lebanese from their homes and killed more than 1,100 people, Lebanese authorities have said. A looming ground offensive has sparked fear and anger in Lebanon. "Not just Hezbollah, all of Lebanon will fight this time. All of Lebanon is determined to fight Israel for the massacres it committed in Gaza and Lebanon," said Abu Alaa, a resident of the southern port city of Sidon. LEBANESE ARMY PULLS BACK Iran's allies -- from Hezbollah to Yemen's Houthis to armed groups in Iraq -- have weighed in with attacks in the region in support of Hamas in the Gaza war, raising fears that the conflict will engulf the Middle East and suck in the United States and Tehran. Yemen's Houthi movement targeted Israeli military posts in Tel Aviv and Eilat with drones on Tuesday, the group's military spokesperson Yahya Saree said in a televised speech. Local residents in the Lebanese border town of Aita al-Shaab reported heavy shelling and the sound of helicopters and drones overhead. Flares were repeatedly launched over the Lebanese border town of Rmeish, lighting up the night sky. An Israeli strike in Lebanon early on Tuesday targeted Mounir Maqdah, commander of the Lebanese branch of the Palestinian Fatah movement's military wing, the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade, according to two Palestinian security officials. His fate was unknown. The strike hit a building in the crowded Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp near the southern city of Sidon, the sources said. It marked the first strike on Lebanon's largest Palestinian camp since cross-border hostilities broke out nearly a year ago. Israel has not commented on the strike. In Syria, three civilians were killed and nine others injured in an Israeli airstrike on the capital Damascus, Syrian state media said, citing a military source. Israel's military said it does not comment on foreign media reports. Israel has been carrying out strikes against Iran-linked targets in Syria for years but has ramped up raids since the Palestinian militant group Hamas attacked Israel's southern territory on Oct. 7, 2023. Hamas killed 1,200 people and took about 250 hostage in its assault on Israel, according to Israeli tallies. Israel, in response, launched a massive assault on Hamas in Gaza, killing more than 41,300 Palestinians, according to the Gaza health ministry. STRIKES ON BEIRUT Overnight, a series of strikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs after the Israeli military warned residents to evacuate areas near buildings it said contained Hezbollah infrastructure south of the capital. In the past 24 hours, at least 95 people had been killed and 172 wounded in Israeli strikes on Lebanon's southern regions, the eastern Bekaa Valley, and Beirut, Lebanon's health ministry said early on Tuesday. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Israeli military warns Lebanese communities near border to evacuate for safety

Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for shooting down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone over Marib province, marking the latest escalation in regional tensions. Watch in for more details!

Yemen's Houthis Claim They Shot Down US MQ-9 Drone

A devastating fire tore through a Thai bus carrying 44 students and teachers on a school trip Tuesday, with up to 25 feared dead. The bus was carrying students from Uthai Thani province when a tyre burst on a highway in a northern Bangkok suburb.

Thailand: School Bus With 44 Students Catches Fire in Bangkok suburb

The grand flag raising ceremony was held at the Tiananmen Square in Beijing to mark China's 75th founding anniversary. Watch in for more details!

China Celebrates 75th Foundation Day

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol warned North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that any use of nuclear weapons against Seoul would lead to the end of his&nbsp;regime.&nbsp;

Yeol was speaking during an event marking the 76th Armed Forces Day, as North Korea has intensified its nuclear threats with the first public disclosure of its uranium enrichment facility last month.

He further underscored the strength of South Korea's alliance with the US, which currently has thousands of troops in the country.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-fires-short-range-ballistic-missiles-for-second-time-in-a-week-759685">Also read:&nbsp;North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles for second time in a week</a>

"Our military will immediately retaliate against North Korea's provocations based on its robust combat capabilities and solid readiness posture," Yoon said during a commemorative ceremony at Seoul Air Base in Seongnam, just south of the capital.

"If North Korea attempts to use nuclear weapons, it will face the resolute and overwhelming response of our military and the South Korea-US alliance. That day will be the end of the North Korean regime," he added.

The South Korean president also noted North Korea's move to send trash balloons and GPS jamming attacks on its territory.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;UN Nuclear Chief On North Korea's Nuclear Program

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/un-nuclear-chief-on-north-koreas-nuclear-program-762427/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

"After committing despicable types of provocations like sending trash balloons and GPS jamming attacks, they have now gone so far as to claim a 'two hostile states' theory, even denying the possibility of reunification," he said.

South Korea's intelligence agency reported that North Korea could produce a significant number of nuclear weapons and may conduct another nuclear test after the US elections.&nbsp;

Yeol urged the Kim's regime to abandon "delusions" that nuclear weapons guarantee its security, vowing to build a strong military and strengthen the security posture based on the strong alliance with the US, as well as trilateral cooperation involving Japan.

“False peace, based on the enemy's goodwill, is nothing but a mirage," he said. "History has proven that the only way to safeguard peace is by strengthening our power so the enemy cannot dare challenge us."

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol warned North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that any use of nuclear weapons against Seoul would lead to the end of his regime. Yeol was speaking during an event marking the 76th Armed Forces Day, as North Korea has intensified its nuclear threats with the first public disclosure of its uranium enrichment facility last month.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol warned North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that any use of nuclear weapons against Seoul would lead to the end of his regime. Yeol was speaking during an event marking the 76th Armed Forces Day, as North Korea has intensified its nuclear threats with the first public disclosure of its uranium enrichment facility last month. He further underscored the strength of South Korea's alliance with the US, which currently has thousands of troops in the country. Also read: North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles for second time in a week "Our military will immediately retaliate against North Korea's provocations based on its robust combat capabilities and solid readiness posture," Yoon said during a commemorative ceremony at Seoul Air Base in Seongnam, just south of the capital. "If North Korea attempts to use nuclear weapons, it will face the resolute and overwhelming response of our military and the South Korea-US alliance. That day will be the end of the North Korean regime," he added. The South Korean president also noted North Korea's move to send trash balloons and GPS jamming attacks on its territory. Watch | UN Nuclear Chief On North Korea's Nuclear Program × "After committing despicable types of provocations like sending trash balloons and GPS jamming attacks, they have now gone so far as to claim a 'two hostile states' theory, even denying the possibility of reunification," he said. South Korea's intelligence agency reported that North Korea could produce a significant number of nuclear weapons and may conduct another nuclear test after the US elections. Yeol urged the Kim's regime to abandon "delusions" that nuclear weapons guarantee its security, vowing to build a strong military and strengthen the security posture based on the strong alliance with the US, as well as trilateral cooperation involving Japan. “False peace, based on the enemy's goodwill, is nothing but a mirage," he said. "History has proven that the only way to safeguard peace is by strengthening our power so the enemy cannot dare challenge us." (With inputs from agencies)

South Korea  warns North of ‘end of Kim’s regime’ if it uses nuclear weapons

Voters lined up outside polling stations across 40 seats in seven districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday for the third and final phase of Assembly elections in the union territory. Watch in for more details!

India: First Assembly Elections In J&K In 10 Years

In Bangladesh the interim government will be holding talks with political parties to discuss the new reforms. In September, the Chief Advisor Yunus said that six independent commissions would be set up to reform the constitution judiciary electoral system, police and the anti corruption commission. Watch to know more.

Bangladesh: Interim Government To Hold Talks With Political Parties On New Reforms

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange told European lawmakers on Tuesday (Oct 1) that his guilty plea to American espionage accusations was necessary as legal and political efforts to protect his freedom were not sufficient.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange told European lawmakers on Tuesday (Oct 1) that his guilty plea to American espionage accusations was necessary as legal and political efforts to protect his freedom were not sufficient. Assange spent most of the last 14 years either holed up in the Ecuadoran embassy in London to avoid arrest or locked up at Belmarsh Prison in London. He was released from jail in June after serving a sentence for publishing hundreds of thousands of confidential US government documents. After being released, Assange went back to his home country, Australia. Also read | 'Julian Assange needs space to recuperate,' says wife Stella upon his landing in Australia On Tuesday, the 53-year-old addressed the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights at the Council of Europe. 'Eventually chose freedom over unrealisable justice' "I eventually chose freedom over an unrealisable justice," Assange told the committee. "I am free today after years of incarceration because I pleaded guilty to journalism, pleaded guilty to seeking information from sources, I pleaded guilty to obtaining information from a source and I pleaded guilty to informing the public," he added. "Journalism is not a crime, it is a pillar of a free and informed society. The fundamental issue is simple. Journalists should not be prosecuted for doing their jobs," the WikiLeaks founder further told the committee. Also watch | Newspoint: Julian Assange strikes a plea deal with the US × The most controversial leaks by WikiLeaks featured classified American military documents and videos from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan in the early to mid-2000s that it said highlighted issues such as abuse of prisoners in US custody, human rights violations and civilian deaths. American authorities said that the leaks were reckless, damaged national security, and endangered the lives of agents. 'More impunity, more secrecy and more retaliation' Assange further told the committee that during his incarceration "ground has been lost", regretting that he now sees "more impunity, more secrecy and more retaliation for telling the truth." "Let us all commit to doing our part to ensure the light of freedom never dims and the pursuit of truth will live on and the voices of many are not silenced by the interests of the few," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

'Guilty plea to US espionage accusations was necessary because...': Julian Assange

Shigeru ishiba has been voted in as Japan's new Prime Minister in the Parliament. Ishiba became the Prime Minister after Fumio Kishida stepped down. Kishida's resignation came after he announced in August that he would not seek reelection at the end of his three-year term. In an official statement Ishiba said that he will call for the election after he's sworn in as the country's Prime Minister in the Parliament. Watch in for more details!

Shigeru Ishiba Sworn In As Japan's New PM

The Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group said that it targeted Mossad headquarters and Glilot military base on the outskirts of Israel's Tel Aviv with salvos of Fadi-4 rockets.&nbsp;This comes after&nbsp;Hezbollah had&nbsp;targeted the Mossad HQ last week.&nbsp;

According to Israeli reports, several settlers were injured in the rocket barrage from Lebanon on Tel Aviv.&nbsp;

The latest attack from Lebanon was reportedly "the largest" since the beginning of the war.&nbsp;

Earlier, Hezbollah said that it struck gatherings of Israeli troopers in artillery and rocket attacks on the northern part of the occupied Palestinian territories in retaliation for Israeli strikes on Lebanon.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: Heavy IDF Shelling In Beirut Suburbs

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-hezbollah-conflict-heavy-idf-shelling-in-beirut-suburbs-763442/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

The militant group added that they also targeted the Doviv barracks with Falaq-2 rockets and the gathering of Israeli forces near the settlement of Rosh Pina with a rocket barrage.&nbsp;

The group conducted the operations in support of “steadfast Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and … their valiant and honourable resistance, and in defence of Lebanon and its people," Hezbollah said.&nbsp;

This comes after Israel intensified its attacks in Lebanon and killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah and other key leaders of the militant group.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-launches-ground-operation-in-lebanon-against-hezbollah-top-10-points-763338">Also read:&nbsp;Israel launches ground operation in Lebanon against Hezbollah | Top 10 points</a>

Earlier in the day (Oct 1), Israeli troops also claimed to have&nbsp;begun a ground operation across the Lebanon border. Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Spokesperson Avichay Adraee urged the residents of 25 towns and villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate.&nbsp;

"You must immediately head north of the Awali River," he said in a post on X. "Save your lives and evacuate your homes immediately."

Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

The Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group said that it targeted Mossad headquarters and Glilot military base on the outskirts of Israel's Tel Aviv with salvos of Fadi-4 rockets.

The Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group said that it targeted Mossad headquarters and Glilot military base on the outskirts of Israel's Tel Aviv with salvos of Fadi-4 rockets. This comes after Hezbollah had targeted the Mossad HQ last week. According to Israeli reports, several settlers were injured in the rocket barrage from Lebanon on Tel Aviv. The latest attack from Lebanon was reportedly "the largest" since the beginning of the war. Earlier, Hezbollah said that it struck gatherings of Israeli troopers in artillery and rocket attacks on the northern part of the occupied Palestinian territories in retaliation for Israeli strikes on Lebanon. Watch | Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: Heavy IDF Shelling In Beirut Suburbs × The militant group added that they also targeted the Doviv barracks with Falaq-2 rockets and the gathering of Israeli forces near the settlement of Rosh Pina with a rocket barrage. The group conducted the operations in support of “steadfast Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and … their valiant and honourable resistance, and in defence of Lebanon and its people," Hezbollah said. This comes after Israel intensified its attacks in Lebanon and killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah and other key leaders of the militant group. Also read: Israel launches ground operation in Lebanon against Hezbollah | Top 10 points Earlier in the day (Oct 1), Israeli troops also claimed to have begun a ground operation across the Lebanon border. Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Spokesperson Avichay Adraee urged the residents of 25 towns and villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate. "You must immediately head north of the Awali River," he said in a post on X. "Save your lives and evacuate your homes immediately." Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Hezbollah targets Mossad headquarters, Glilot military base near Tel Aviv with rockets

Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain standing at 8.85 km above sea level, is still growing taller, according to a new study published. Watch in for more details!

Scientists Explain Mount Everest's Anomalous Growth

A Russian fighter jet narrowly avoided colliding with a U.S. military aircraft during an intercept off the coast of Alaska on September 23. The incident occurred during a routine intercept of Russian long-range bombers probing Alaska’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ), a non-sovereign airspace monitored by military forces.

US Intercepts Russian Fighter Jet In Alaska

Sri Lanka has recorded its first instance of deflation in 29 years. The Colombo consumer price index shows a decline of 0.5 per cent in September 2024. This marks a significant shift, as inflation stood at 0.5 per cent just a month earlier. Watch in for more details!

Sri Lanka's Inflation Turns Negative For First Time In 29 Years

German authorities have arrested a Chinese national accused of passing information on a major air freight hub to a man who is suspected of spying for China, prosecutors said Tuesday.&nbsp;The woman&nbsp;was identified only as Yaqi X.

<meta charset="utf-8" />

In line with German privacy rules, the woman was arrested in the eastern city of Leipzig on Monday, federal prosecutors said in a statement. She is suspected of working for a Chinese intelligence service, providing information on flights&nbsp;and freight, including military equipment and passengers.

The suspect works for a company that provides logistical services at sites, including the Leipzig/Halle Airport, prosecutors said. The airport handles both passengers and freight but is known principally as a cargo hub.

They alleged that, between August 2023 and mid-February this year, she repeatedly passed information to Jian Guo — a German national who was an aide to far-right European Parliament lawmaker Maximilian Krah and was arrested in April. The&nbsp;prosecutors said she passed&nbsp;all information on the transport of military equipment and people with connections to a German defence company, which they didn't identify.

Yaqi is in custody, pending a possible indictment, prosecutors said. Her apartment and workplace were searched. 
 
Prosecutors have said that Guo is accused of working for a Chinese intelligence service and of repeatedly passing on information on negotiations and decisions in the European Parliament to Beijing.&nbsp;

They allege that he also snooped on Chinese dissidents in Germany. 
 
In a separate case in April, three Germans were arrested on suspicion of spying for China and arranging to transfer information on technology with potential military uses.

Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for&nbsp;WION&nbsp;audience.

German authorities have arrested a Chinese national accused of passing information on a major air freight hub to a man who is suspected of spying for China, prosecutors said Tuesday.

German authorities have arrested a Chinese national accused of passing information on a major air freight hub to a man who is suspected of spying for China, prosecutors said Tuesday. The woman was identified only as Yaqi X. In line with German privacy rules, the woman was arrested in the eastern city of Leipzig on Monday, federal prosecutors said in a statement. She is suspected of working for a Chinese intelligence service, providing information on flights and freight, including military equipment and passengers. The suspect works for a company that provides logistical services at sites, including the Leipzig/Halle Airport, prosecutors said. The airport handles both passengers and freight but is known principally as a cargo hub. They alleged that, between August 2023 and mid-February this year, she repeatedly passed information to Jian Guo — a German national who was an aide to far-right European Parliament lawmaker Maximilian Krah and was arrested in April. The prosecutors said she passed all information on the transport of military equipment and people with connections to a German defence company, which they didn't identify. Yaqi is in custody, pending a possible indictment, prosecutors said. Her apartment and workplace were searched. Prosecutors have said that Guo is accused of working for a Chinese intelligence service and of repeatedly passing on information on negotiations and decisions in the European Parliament to Beijing. They allege that he also snooped on Chinese dissidents in Germany. In a separate case in April, three Germans were arrested on suspicion of spying for China and arranging to transfer information on technology with potential military uses. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

German authorities arrest Chinese woman accused of passing airport details to spy working for China

world

World, News on World, stories on World, articles on World, World stories at Wion, World news, World latest news

world news