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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday (Sept 28) that&nbsp;he had issued the directive to neutralise Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah as the Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group&nbsp;would have regenerated if he was allowed to live.&nbsp;"He would have quickly rehabilitated Hezbollah’s capabilities.&nbsp;So I gave the order and Nasrallah is no longer with us," Netanyahu said.

North Korea on Sunday reacted to the recent US military aid worth $8 billion given to Ukraine, which has been fighting a war with Russia since late February 2022.&nbsp;Kim Yo Jong,&nbsp;the sister of North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un, said that the US was&nbsp;escalating the Ukraine conflict and driving all of Europe to the brink of a nuclear war.

In other news from around the world, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made yet another verbal attack on his election rival Kamala Harris. This time, Trump called Harris&nbsp;"mentally impaired" and a "disaster."

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In his first public statement since the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had "settled the account" with a "mass murderer."

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North Korea said on Sunday (Sept 29) that US (United States) military aid worth $8 billion to Ukraine was an&nbsp;"incredible mistake," adding, that Washington was&nbsp;playing with fire against nuclear superpower Russia.

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Former US president Donald Trump on Saturday (Sept 28) launched a scathing attack on his rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, by calling her "mentally impaired" and a "disaster."&nbsp;Trump was addressing a crowd in&nbsp;Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, where he touched upon the issue of immigration after Harris discussed the issue a day earlier.

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Seven labourers were killed late on Saturday (Sept 28) in Pakistan's&nbsp;Panj­gur town after terrorists stormed an under-construction house, Pakistani media reported. The terrorists were armed with automatic weapons.&nbsp;A report by Dawn said that the incident occurred at the construction house in Panjgur's&nbsp;Khuda-i-Abadan area.&nbsp;

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday (Sept 28) that he had issued the directive to neutralise Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah as the Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group would have regenerated if he was allowed to live.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday (Sept 28) that he had issued the directive to neutralise Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah as the Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group would have regenerated if he was allowed to live. "He would have quickly rehabilitated Hezbollah’s capabilities. So I gave the order and Nasrallah is no longer with us," Netanyahu said. North Korea on Sunday reacted to the recent US military aid worth $8 billion given to Ukraine, which has been fighting a war with Russia since late February 2022. Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un, said that the US was escalating the Ukraine conflict and driving all of Europe to the brink of a nuclear war. In other news from around the world, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made yet another verbal attack on his election rival Kamala Harris. This time, Trump called Harris "mentally impaired" and a "disaster." Click on the headlines to read more: Nasrallah death: Netanyahu reveals he gave the 'order' to kill Hezbollah chief, 'he would have quickly...' In his first public statement since the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had "settled the account" with a "mass murderer." Playing with fire against Russia: North Korea reacts to US military aid to Ukraine North Korea said on Sunday (Sept 29) that US (United States) military aid worth $8 billion to Ukraine was an "incredible mistake," adding, that Washington was playing with fire against nuclear superpower Russia. Trump calls Harris 'mentally impaired' in fresh rant, says 'she was born that way' Former US president Donald Trump on Saturday (Sept 28) launched a scathing attack on his rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, by calling her "mentally impaired" and a "disaster." Trump was addressing a crowd in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, where he touched upon the issue of immigration after Harris discussed the issue a day earlier. Seven labourers in Pakistan killed after terrorists storm under-construction house in Panjgur Seven labourers were killed late on Saturday (Sept 28) in Pakistan's Panjgur town after terrorists stormed an under-construction house, Pakistani media reported. The terrorists were armed with automatic weapons. A report by Dawn said that the incident occurred at the construction house in Panjgur's Khuda-i-Abadan area. Watch | World DNA: SpaceX Falcon 9 to bring back Williams and Wilmore from ISS ×

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Former US president Donald Trump on Saturday (Sep 28) launched a scathing attack on his rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, by calling her "mentally impaired" and a "disaster".&nbsp;

Trump was addressing a crowd in&nbsp;Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, where he touched upon the issue of immigration after Harris discussed the subject a day earlier. The Republican leader blamed Harris for the current border situation where illegals were indiscriminately entering the US.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"Joe Biden became mentally impaired. Kamala was born that way. She was born that way. And if you think about it, only a mentally disabled person could have allowed this to happen to our country. Anybody would know this," said Trump.&nbsp;

“I can’t even believe she’s being considered.&nbsp;She was considered, eight weeks ago, the worst vice president in history. A very dumb person. The fake news was calling her ‘dumb’, ‘stupid’, ‘didn’t have a chance’.”

This is not the first instance when Trump has launched ad hominem attacks on Harris. In July, he questioned Harris's racial identity during a panel with the&nbsp;National Association of Black Journalists.

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<h2>Harris arrives at US-Mexico border</h2>

Harris visited the US-Mexico border for the first time on Friday (Sep 27) since becoming the Democratic presidential candidate.&nbsp;

“The United States is a sovereign nation, and I believe we have a duty to set rules at our border and to enforce them.&nbsp;And I take that responsibility very seriously," Harris said&nbsp;after touring a section of the border wall in Cochise County.

“I will do more to secure our border, to reduce illegal border crossings. I will take further action to keep the border closed between ports of entry," she added.

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However, her visit did not go down well with the&nbsp;union repping US Border agents who claimed that the&nbsp;presidential hopeful “ignored the border problem she created".&nbsp;

"Vice President Harris has ignored the border problem she created for over three years. She goes down there for 20 minutes for a photo op and decides to repeat some of the things the NPBC has said before. But again, where has she been the last 3 1/2 years?,” the National Border Patrol Council (NBPC) said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

“VP Harris asserted in Arizona that CBP needed more resources. We have apprehended over 8 million illegal immigrants over the last 4 years and now you realise we need more help 38 days before the election.”

(With inputs from agencies)

Former US president Donald Trump on Saturday (Sep 28) launched a scathing attack on his rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, by calling her "mentally impaired" and a "disaster".

Former US president Donald Trump on Saturday (Sep 28) launched a scathing attack on his rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, by calling her "mentally impaired" and a "disaster". Trump was addressing a crowd in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, where he touched upon the issue of immigration after Harris discussed the subject a day earlier. The Republican leader blamed Harris for the current border situation where illegals were indiscriminately entering the US. "Joe Biden became mentally impaired. Kamala was born that way. She was born that way. And if you think about it, only a mentally disabled person could have allowed this to happen to our country. Anybody would know this," said Trump. “I can’t even believe she’s being considered. She was considered, eight weeks ago, the worst vice president in history. A very dumb person. The fake news was calling her ‘dumb’, ‘stupid’, ‘didn’t have a chance’.” This is not the first instance when Trump has launched ad hominem attacks on Harris. In July, he questioned Harris's racial identity during a panel with the National Association of Black Journalists. Watch | US Elections 2024: First interview of Harris' as Presidential candidate × Harris arrives at US-Mexico border Harris visited the US-Mexico border for the first time on Friday (Sep 27) since becoming the Democratic presidential candidate. “The United States is a sovereign nation, and I believe we have a duty to set rules at our border and to enforce them. And I take that responsibility very seriously," Harris said after touring a section of the border wall in Cochise County. “I will do more to secure our border, to reduce illegal border crossings. I will take further action to keep the border closed between ports of entry," she added. Also read | Trump vows to prosecute Google over 'bad stories' bias, favouring Kamala Harris if elected in 2024 However, her visit did not go down well with the union repping US Border agents who claimed that the presidential hopeful “ignored the border problem she created". "Vice President Harris has ignored the border problem she created for over three years. She goes down there for 20 minutes for a photo op and decides to repeat some of the things the NPBC has said before. But again, where has she been the last 3 1/2 years?,” the National Border Patrol Council (NBPC) said in a post on X (formerly Twitter). “VP Harris asserted in Arizona that CBP needed more resources. We have apprehended over 8 million illegal immigrants over the last 4 years and now you realise we need more help 38 days before the election.” (With inputs from agencies)

Trump calls Harris ‘mentally impaired’ in fresh rant, says ‘she was born that way’

Israel&nbsp;Defense Forces (IDF) on&nbsp;Friday (Sep 27) said they had&nbsp;targeted Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in a strike on the militant organisation's central headquarters in Beirut. However, the IDF has not confirmed whether&nbsp;Nasrallah was hit in the strikes.&nbsp;

"Hezbollah's central headquarters was intentionally built under residential buildings in the heart of the Dahiyeh in Beirut as part of Hezbollah's strategy of using Lebanese people as human shields," IDF spokesman&nbsp;Daniel Hagari stated in an evening address.

Lebanon's health ministry said two people were killed and 76 wounded in the strikes.

"The successive Israeli enemy strikes on Haret Hreik in Beirut's southern suburbs, in a preliminary toll, killed two people and wounded 76, including... 15 that required hospitalisation," a ministry statement said.

Hezbollah's Al-Manar TV said four buildings had been destroyed in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital. Later, news agency AFP quoted a Hezbollah source as saying that at least six buildings were flattened in the attack.

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Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant later visited the Israel Air Force's (IAF) command and control centre, and monitored the fresh wave of assault.

Israeli&nbsp;Prime Minister's&nbsp;Office (PMO) later released a photo, showing&nbsp;PM Benjamin Netanyahu approving the airstrike on Hezbollah headquarters in Beirut earlier on Friday, evidently before he left to address the UN General Assembly.

The photo appears to show Netanyahu at his hotel in New York, alongside his military secretary and&nbsp;chief&nbsp;of&nbsp;staff.

According to reports, the Israeli&nbsp;PM has cut short his visit to the United States and is returning to the country urgently.

Meanwhile, the&nbsp;Pentagon in a statement said it was not informed by Israel prior to the strikes on Hezbollah headquarters.&nbsp;

"The United States was not involved in this operation and we had no advanced warning," Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh told reporters.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Friday (Sep 27) said they had targeted Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in a strike on the militant organisation's central headquarters in Beirut.

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Friday (Sep 27) said they had targeted Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in a strike on the militant organisation's central headquarters in Beirut. However, the IDF has not confirmed whether Nasrallah was hit in the strikes. "Hezbollah's central headquarters was intentionally built under residential buildings in the heart of the Dahiyeh in Beirut as part of Hezbollah's strategy of using Lebanese people as human shields," IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari stated in an evening address. Lebanon's health ministry said two people were killed and 76 wounded in the strikes. "The successive Israeli enemy strikes on Haret Hreik in Beirut's southern suburbs, in a preliminary toll, killed two people and wounded 76, including... 15 that required hospitalisation," a ministry statement said. Hezbollah's Al-Manar TV said four buildings had been destroyed in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital. Later, news agency AFP quoted a Hezbollah source as saying that at least six buildings were flattened in the attack. Also read: Indian Embassy in Beirut warns nationals to leave Lebanon amid escalating crisis Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant later visited the Israel Air Force's (IAF) command and control centre, and monitored the fresh wave of assault. Israeli Prime Minister's Office (PMO) later released a photo, showing PM Benjamin Netanyahu approving the airstrike on Hezbollah headquarters in Beirut earlier on Friday, evidently before he left to address the UN General Assembly. The photo appears to show Netanyahu at his hotel in New York, alongside his military secretary and chief of staff. According to reports, the Israeli PM has cut short his visit to the United States and is returning to the country urgently. Meanwhile, the Pentagon in a statement said it was not informed by Israel prior to the strikes on Hezbollah headquarters. "The United States was not involved in this operation and we had no advanced warning," Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh told reporters. (With inputs from agencies) 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.

Beirut rocked by multiple explosions as Israel targets Hezbollah's headquarters

Hamas accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of telling "blatant lies" in his speech to the UN General Assembly on Friday.

Netanyahu "continued his series of blatant lies and escalated his threats against the peoples of the region, while... expanding his circle of crimes to include our people in Lebanon", a statement from the Palestinian group said.

Delegates representing Lebanon, Iran, the Palestinians, and others exited the room as Netanyahu took the rostrum for his speech, where he dashed hopes for a 21-day truce in the offensive against Hezbollah proposed by France and the US.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/audience-shouts-shame-shame-as-israels-netanyahu-addresses-unga-762572">Also read:&nbsp;Audience shouts 'shame', delegates walk out as Israel's Netanyahu addresses UNGA</a>

As the one-year anniversary of the Israel-Hamas war approaches, hundreds of people have died in Israeli strikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon this week.

Hamas accused Netanyahu of "repeating the same lies he has used to justify the campaign of extermination against unarmed civilians in Gaza" and "false claims" about the group's October 7 attacks that triggered the war.

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Netanyahu "insists on expanding aggression against the peoples of the region and continuing his brutal crimes, backed by a criminal US policy that provides political and military cover for these crimes", the statement said.

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Hamas accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of telling "blatant lies" in his speech to the UN General Assembly on Friday. Netanyahu "continued his series of blatant lies and escalated his threats against the peoples of the region, while.

Hamas accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of telling "blatant lies" in his speech to the UN General Assembly on Friday. Netanyahu "continued his series of blatant lies and escalated his threats against the peoples of the region, while... expanding his circle of crimes to include our people in Lebanon", a statement from the Palestinian group said. Delegates representing Lebanon, Iran, the Palestinians, and others exited the room as Netanyahu took the rostrum for his speech, where he dashed hopes for a 21-day truce in the offensive against Hezbollah proposed by France and the US. Also read: Audience shouts 'shame', delegates walk out as Israel's Netanyahu addresses UNGA As the one-year anniversary of the Israel-Hamas war approaches, hundreds of people have died in Israeli strikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon this week. Hamas accused Netanyahu of "repeating the same lies he has used to justify the campaign of extermination against unarmed civilians in Gaza" and "false claims" about the group's October 7 attacks that triggered the war. Watch | Netanyahu's UNGA Address: Israel PM Warns Iran That Israel Can Strike Anywhere × Netanyahu "insists on expanding aggression against the peoples of the region and continuing his brutal crimes, backed by a criminal US policy that provides political and military cover for these crimes", the statement said. 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.

Hamas hits out at Netanyahu's 'blatant lies' at UNGA

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The United States&nbsp;Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday (Sep 27) issued criminal charges against three Iran-linked operatives for targeting ex-US president and Republican presidential candidate&nbsp;Donald Trump’s campaign. The three individuals are suspected to be affiliated with Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard. Masoud Jalili, Yaser Balaghi and Seyyed Ali Aghamiri were charged with conspiracy to obtain information from a protected computer, fraud and several instances of aggravated identity theft among other counts.

Charges also include conspiracy to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organisation and eight counts of wire fraud.

According to the indictment unsealed Friday, the three men wanted to influence US presidential elections after obtaining&nbsp;information from the&nbsp;Trump flank.

The Trump campaign on August&nbsp;10 claimed that it had been hacked and blamed Iranian actors for it. Several news media outlets, like Politico, the New York Times and the Washington Post also said they were provided with leaked confidential information from inside the Trump campaign but they refused to publish it.

Last week, US intelligence officials&nbsp;revealed that operatives had tried to reach US President&nbsp;Joe Biden's campaign in late June and early July and mailed unsolicited emails containing excerpts of the hacked information.

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"Iranian malicious cyber actors in late June and early July sent unsolicited emails to individuals then associated with President Biden's campaign that contained an excerpt taken from stolen, non-public material from former President Trump's campaign as text in the emails. There is currently no information indicating those recipients replied,” the officials with the FBI said.

But the Democratic presidential candidate and Vice President&nbsp;Kamala Harris' campaign later said it considered the Iranian action spam or a phishing attempt.

Iran has strongly denied allegations of interference in US elections. Iran's United Nations mission was quoted as saying by CBS News that "the Islamic Republic of Iran does not engage in the internal uproars or electoral controversies of the United States," adding that "Iran neither has any motive nor intent to interfere in the U.S. election; and, it therefore categorically repudiates such accusations."

(With inputs from agencies)

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday (Sep 27) issued criminal charges against three Iran-linked operatives for targeting ex-US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign.

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday (Sep 27) issued criminal charges against three Iran-linked operatives for targeting ex-US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign. The three individuals are suspected to be affiliated with Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard. Masoud Jalili, Yaser Balaghi and Seyyed Ali Aghamiri were charged with conspiracy to obtain information from a protected computer, fraud and several instances of aggravated identity theft among other counts. Charges also include conspiracy to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organisation and eight counts of wire fraud. According to the indictment unsealed Friday, the three men wanted to influence US presidential elections after obtaining information from the Trump flank. The Trump campaign on August 10 claimed that it had been hacked and blamed Iranian actors for it. Several news media outlets, like Politico, the New York Times and the Washington Post also said they were provided with leaked confidential information from inside the Trump campaign but they refused to publish it. Last week, US intelligence officials revealed that operatives had tried to reach US President Joe Biden's campaign in late June and early July and mailed unsolicited emails containing excerpts of the hacked information. Also read: 'Misinformed, unacceptable': India reacts to Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei's remarks on Indian minorities "Iranian malicious cyber actors in late June and early July sent unsolicited emails to individuals then associated with President Biden's campaign that contained an excerpt taken from stolen, non-public material from former President Trump's campaign as text in the emails. There is currently no information indicating those recipients replied,” the officials with the FBI said. But the Democratic presidential candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign later said it considered the Iranian action spam or a phishing attempt. Iran has strongly denied allegations of interference in US elections. Iran's United Nations mission was quoted as saying by CBS News that "the Islamic Republic of Iran does not engage in the internal uproars or electoral controversies of the United States," adding that "Iran neither has any motive nor intent to interfere in the U.S. election; and, it therefore categorically repudiates such accusations." (With inputs from agencies)

Three Iranian operatives charged by DOJ for hacking Trump campaign

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Speaking at the Clinton Global Initiative, Dr Muhammad Yunus introduced and praised the young leaders who drove the student-led movement that led to Sheikh Hasina's ouster.

Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus Draws Attention At Clinton Event

India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM)&nbsp;S Jaishankar on Saturday (Sep 28) addressed world leaders at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The top Indian diplomat lashed out at Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for likening the situation in Kashmir to that in Palestine. Jaishankar said Pakistan’s terror policy will never succeed, warning Islamabad of severe consequences for its actions.

"We heard some bizarre assertions from this very forum (UNGA) yesterday. Let me make India's position very clear. Pakistan's policy of cross-border terrorism will never succeed. And it can have no expectation of impunity. On the contrary, actions will certainly have consequences", Jaishankar said in his speech,” the Indian foreign minister said.

"The issue to be resolved between us is only the vacation of illegally occupied Indian territory by Pakistan and, of course, abandonment of Pakistan's long-standing attachment to terrorism", he added.

Jaishankar also said&nbsp;that Pakistan’s “GDP can be measured in terms of radicalisation” and “exports in the form of terrorism".

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"Many countries get left behind due to circumstances beyond their control. But some make conscious choices with disastrous consequences," he added.

Earlier, Pakistan PM Sharif at the UNGA had said that the situation in Kashmir was like that in Palestine, saying people there had "struggled for a century for their freedom and right to self-determination".

Sharif had also called on India to restore Kashmir’s special rights given under Article 370 of the Indian Constitution.

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The Pakistan PM charged that New Delhi had rejected Islamabad’s idea of a mutual strategic restraint regime. Sharif’s remarks were condemned by India, and Indian envoy Bhavika Mangalanandan rubbished his claims in a response to his speech.

“It has attacked our parliament, our financial capital, Mumbai, marketplaces, and pilgrimage routes. The list is long. For such a country to speak about violence anywhere is hypocrisy at its worst,” she added.

Referring to the ongoing Ukraine war and the escalated conflict in Gaza, the Indian foreign minister&nbsp;at the UNGA said, "Whether it is the war in Ukraine or the conflict in Gaza, the international community seeks urgent solutions. These sentiments must be acknowledged and acted upon."

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India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Saturday (Sep 28) addressed world leaders at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Saturday (Sep 28) addressed world leaders at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The top Indian diplomat lashed out at Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for likening the situation in Kashmir to that in Palestine. Jaishankar said Pakistan’s terror policy will never succeed, warning Islamabad of severe consequences for its actions. "We heard some bizarre assertions from this very forum (UNGA) yesterday. Let me make India's position very clear. Pakistan's policy of cross-border terrorism will never succeed. And it can have no expectation of impunity. On the contrary, actions will certainly have consequences", Jaishankar said in his speech,” the Indian foreign minister said. "The issue to be resolved between us is only the vacation of illegally occupied Indian territory by Pakistan and, of course, abandonment of Pakistan's long-standing attachment to terrorism", he added. Jaishankar also said that Pakistan’s “GDP can be measured in terms of radicalisation” and “exports in the form of terrorism". "Pakistan's GDP is fueled by radicalization, with terrorism as its primary export. It can't blame the world, this is simply Karma," EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar sharply criticized pakistan for supporting terrorism during his UNGA address. pic.twitter.com/cWGh49QQn3 — sansadflix (@sansadflix) September 28, 2024 × "Many countries get left behind due to circumstances beyond their control. But some make conscious choices with disastrous consequences," he added. Earlier, Pakistan PM Sharif at the UNGA had said that the situation in Kashmir was like that in Palestine, saying people there had "struggled for a century for their freedom and right to self-determination". Sharif had also called on India to restore Kashmir’s special rights given under Article 370 of the Indian Constitution. Also read: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif’s UNGA Kashmir rant falls flat as India hits back, labels speech 'travesty' The Pakistan PM charged that New Delhi had rejected Islamabad’s idea of a mutual strategic restraint regime. Sharif’s remarks were condemned by India, and Indian envoy Bhavika Mangalanandan rubbished his claims in a response to his speech. “It has attacked our parliament, our financial capital, Mumbai, marketplaces, and pilgrimage routes. The list is long. For such a country to speak about violence anywhere is hypocrisy at its worst,” she added. Referring to the ongoing Ukraine war and the escalated conflict in Gaza, the Indian foreign minister at the UNGA said, "Whether it is the war in Ukraine or the conflict in Gaza, the international community seeks urgent solutions. These sentiments must be acknowledged and acted upon." (With inputs from agencies)

‘GDP measured in radicalisation,’ India’s Jaishankar takes a dig at Pakistan in UNGA address

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday (Sep 28) addressed world leaders at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly.

Indian EAM Delivers Speech At UNGA: Raises Concern Over West Asia Conflict

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Hamas on Saturday (Sep 28)&nbsp;condemned the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in IDF strikes on Beirut.&nbsp;"We condemn in the strongest terms this barbaric Zionist aggression and targeting of residential buildings... and we consider it a cowardly terrorist act," the group said in a statement, offering "condolences, and solidarity with the brothers in Hezbollah and the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon on the martyrdom of... Nasrallah," the Gaza-based group said in a statement.

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Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was killed during Israeli military strikes in Beirut on Saturday, as confirmed by the militant group. The militant group further pledged to continue its fight against Israel and the defence of Lebanon.

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The Israeli military on Saturday (Sept 28) launched new strikes targeting Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in eastern Lebanon. In a statement, the military said it was currently striking terror targets belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organisation in the area of Beqaa" in eastern Lebanon.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and New York Magazine journalist Olivia Nuzzi were not merely having a casual affair, but indulged in “incredible” FaceTime sex, Page Six has reported.&nbsp;

The report claims that Nuzzi was repulsed and disgusted after Kennedy pursued her and seemingly made passes in October.&nbsp;However, as the two had more conversations, about the interview and her piece, things changed dramatically. They texted each other and this is when the Kennedy scion "love-bombed" her, claiming things like he can't live without her.

His act made her fall madly in love with him and she engaged in a digital relationship with him for nearly a year while she was still engaged. According to the report, the two talked with each other on the phone, sent endless texts and had online sex.&nbsp;

Sources told the publication that despite hinting that he might sue Nuzzi, Kennedy is still "madly in love with her". However, he had made it clear to her that he would not leave his wife, actress Cheryl Hines.

Nuzzi was assigned to interview the 70-year-old who had thrown his hat into the ring for the presidential race. He supposedly "grabbed her arm" and told her that they should have sex during a hike in Los Angeles.&nbsp;

Nuzzi later told her friends and an editor at New York, that his sudden gesture scared her as they were in a secluded area. He later sent her an "eerie message", in which he said he had “wanted to tell her something” on the walk.

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The two remained in contact for the interview and as the conversations progressed, things took a turn between the two, the report suggests.&nbsp;

She reportedly once suggested that they should go hiking again, but with their respective partners. Kennedy is said to have told her that his wife only likes to go hiking "in the mall". However, a friend of Nuzzi&nbsp;denied she talked about going hiking with their partners.&nbsp;

In the following weeks, Nuzzi became “infatuated” with Kennedy. Her friends noticed a change in her personality over the months, as per the report.&nbsp;

"He love-bombed her," a source told Page Six. "He’s done it to lots of women — claimed he can’t live without them. He told Olivia they’d be together after the election."

Nuzzi even talked to her friends about being attracted to a man whom she did not name. Others said that she was quite open about the romance, while Kennedy apparently boasted about it to his friends.&nbsp;

"Olivia told multiple people that they told each other they loved each other [over the phone] every time they talked."

Another source said that they had "incredible" sex over FaceTime, and Nuzzi even told her friends that Kennedy had impressive sexual stamina.

Her fiance, journalist Ryan Lizza, came to know about the affair around August and confronted her. The two have called off the engagement. Nuzzi has been put on leave by her editors at New York magazine.

Meanwhile, Hines hasn't commented on the matter but was seen without her wedding ring after the news broke.&nbsp;

Kennedy’s campaign claims that he "only met Olivia Nuzzi once in his life for an interview she requested". 
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and New York Magazine journalist Olivia Nuzzi were not merely having a casual affair, but indulged in “incredible” FaceTime sex, Page Six has reported.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and New York Magazine journalist Olivia Nuzzi were not merely having a casual affair, but indulged in “incredible” FaceTime sex, Page Six has reported. The report claims that Nuzzi was repulsed and disgusted after Kennedy pursued her and seemingly made passes in October. However, as the two had more conversations, about the interview and her piece, things changed dramatically. They texted each other and this is when the Kennedy scion "love-bombed" her, claiming things like he can't live without her. His act made her fall madly in love with him and she engaged in a digital relationship with him for nearly a year while she was still engaged. According to the report, the two talked with each other on the phone, sent endless texts and had online sex. Sources told the publication that despite hinting that he might sue Nuzzi, Kennedy is still "madly in love with her". However, he had made it clear to her that he would not leave his wife, actress Cheryl Hines. Nuzzi was assigned to interview the 70-year-old who had thrown his hat into the ring for the presidential race. He supposedly "grabbed her arm" and told her that they should have sex during a hike in Los Angeles. Nuzzi later told her friends and an editor at New York, that his sudden gesture scared her as they were in a secluded area. He later sent her an "eerie message", in which he said he had “wanted to tell her something” on the walk. Also Read: Olivia Nuzzi allegedly sent nudes to Robert F Kennedy Jr during 'sexting' affair: Report The two remained in contact for the interview and as the conversations progressed, things took a turn between the two, the report suggests. She reportedly once suggested that they should go hiking again, but with their respective partners. Kennedy is said to have told her that his wife only likes to go hiking "in the mall". However, a friend of Nuzzi denied she talked about going hiking with their partners. In the following weeks, Nuzzi became “infatuated” with Kennedy. Her friends noticed a change in her personality over the months, as per the report. "He love-bombed her," a source told Page Six. "He’s done it to lots of women — claimed he can’t live without them. He told Olivia they’d be together after the election." Nuzzi even talked to her friends about being attracted to a man whom she did not name. Others said that she was quite open about the romance, while Kennedy apparently boasted about it to his friends. "Olivia told multiple people that they told each other they loved each other [over the phone] every time they talked." Another source said that they had "incredible" sex over FaceTime, and Nuzzi even told her friends that Kennedy had impressive sexual stamina. Her fiance, journalist Ryan Lizza, came to know about the affair around August and confronted her. The two have called off the engagement. Nuzzi has been put on leave by her editors at New York magazine. Meanwhile, Hines hasn't commented on the matter but was seen without her wedding ring after the news broke. Kennedy’s campaign claims that he "only met Olivia Nuzzi once in his life for an interview she requested".

Olivia Nuzzi was impressed with Kennedy's 'sexual stamina', duo 'madly in love': Report

An encounter broke on Saturday (Sept 28)&nbsp;between terrorists and Indian security forces in the Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. According to the police, the encounter broke out in Kulgam's Adigam Devsar area. Three army soldiers and a police officer were injured in the operation.

The conflict in West Asia escalates with Israeli airstrikes hitting Beirut's southern suburbs early Saturday.&nbsp;According to a report by the news agency Reuters, more than 20 airstrikes hit the suburbs before dawn.

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An encounter broke out on Saturday (Sept 28)&nbsp;between terrorists and Indian security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's (J-K) Kulgam district. In a post on X, the Kashmir Zone Police said that the encounter broke out at the&nbsp;Adigam Devsar area of Kulgam.

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A wave of Israeli airstrikes hit&nbsp;Beirut's southern suburbs early on Saturday (Sept 28) as Israel stepped up attacks on Hezbollah. According to a report by the news agency Reuters, more than 20 airstrikes hit the suburbs before dawn on Saturday.

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Pakistan once again brought up the Kashmir issue during the United Nations General Assembly on Friday (Sept&nbsp;27). Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged India to reverse the decision to revoke Article 370 in order to achieve lasting peace.

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The United States&nbsp;Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday (Sept 27) issued criminal charges against three Iran-linked operatives for targeting ex-US president and Republican presidential candidate&nbsp;Donald Trump’s campaign.&nbsp;

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An encounter broke on Saturday (Sept 28) between terrorists and Indian security forces in the Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. According to the police, the encounter broke out in Kulgam's Adigam Devsar area.

An encounter broke on Saturday (Sept 28) between terrorists and Indian security forces in the Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. According to the police, the encounter broke out in Kulgam's Adigam Devsar area. Three army soldiers and a police officer were injured in the operation. The conflict in West Asia escalates with Israeli airstrikes hitting Beirut's southern suburbs early Saturday. According to a report by the news agency Reuters, more than 20 airstrikes hit the suburbs before dawn. In other news from around the world, Pakistan once again brought up the Kashmir issue during the United Nations General Assembly on Friday. Click on the headlines to read more: Encounter breaks out between terrorists, Indian security forces in J-K's Kulgam An encounter broke out on Saturday (Sept 28) between terrorists and Indian security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's (J-K) Kulgam district. In a post on X, the Kashmir Zone Police said that the encounter broke out at the Adigam Devsar area of Kulgam. West Asia crisis: Multiple Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs A wave of Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs early on Saturday (Sept 28) as Israel stepped up attacks on Hezbollah. According to a report by the news agency Reuters, more than 20 airstrikes hit the suburbs before dawn on Saturday. Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif’s Kashmir rant falls flat as India hits back at UNGA, labels speech 'travesty' Pakistan once again brought up the Kashmir issue during the United Nations General Assembly on Friday (Sept 27). Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged India to reverse the decision to revoke Article 370 in order to achieve lasting peace. Three Iranian operatives charged by DOJ for hacking Trump campaign The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday (Sept 27) issued criminal charges against three Iran-linked operatives for targeting ex-US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign. Watch | Tech It Out: World's first 3D-printed hotel takes shape in Texas ×

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Ukraine on Saturday announced a probe into alleged sex crimes at a state children's home after the country's rights ombudsman visited and decried a lack of official action.

Ukraine has more than 51,000 children living in residential care, of whom 78 per cent have disabilities, according to a report this month by UNICEF.

Since Moscow's invasion in 2022, thousands of children in care have been evacuated to Russia.

The case concerns a state home in the western Lviv region housing 57 children with special educational needs and disabilities, five of whom reported abuse, Iryna Suslova, a representative of the Ombudsman for Children's Rights, told AFP.

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Prosecutors said Saturday they had opened a probe over suspected sexual violence against minors at the centre, punishable by up to seven years in jail.

Ukrainian parliamentary commissioner for human rights Dmytro Lubinets wrote on Telegram that he contacted police and prosecutors after visiting with social services officials and psychologists.

"We recorded children's testimonies that the director of the facility had sexually assaulted female residents, publicly humiliated them, and threatened to beat them and place them in a psychiatric hospital," Lubinets said.

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"Shockingly, over the past six months, children and others on their behalf have filed complaints with the National Police, the local children's service, and the Department of education, but have received no response," he added.

All the children who testified have been moved from the institution and are safe, Lubinets said.

Police denied lack of action, saying this year they had received no other reports of wrongdoing at the institution.

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Ukraine on Saturday announced a probe into alleged sex crimes at a state children's home after the country's rights ombudsman visited and decried a lack of official action.

Ukraine on Saturday announced a probe into alleged sex crimes at a state children's home after the country's rights ombudsman visited and decried a lack of official action. Ukraine has more than 51,000 children living in residential care, of whom 78 per cent have disabilities, according to a report this month by UNICEF. Since Moscow's invasion in 2022, thousands of children in care have been evacuated to Russia. The case concerns a state home in the western Lviv region housing 57 children with special educational needs and disabilities, five of whom reported abuse, Iryna Suslova, a representative of the Ombudsman for Children's Rights, told AFP. Also read: Russian missiles, drones target Ukrainian power grid in overnight attacks, say Ukraine’s officials Prosecutors said Saturday they had opened a probe over suspected sexual violence against minors at the centre, punishable by up to seven years in jail. Ukrainian parliamentary commissioner for human rights Dmytro Lubinets wrote on Telegram that he contacted police and prosecutors after visiting with social services officials and psychologists. "We recorded children's testimonies that the director of the facility had sexually assaulted female residents, publicly humiliated them, and threatened to beat them and place them in a psychiatric hospital," Lubinets said. Watch | Ukrainian President Zelensky Says, 'Russia Planning Attacks On Ukraine Nuclear Plants' × "Shockingly, over the past six months, children and others on their behalf have filed complaints with the National Police, the local children's service, and the Department of education, but have received no response," he added. All the children who testified have been moved from the institution and are safe, Lubinets said. Police denied lack of action, saying this year they had received no other reports of wrongdoing at the institution. 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.

Ukraine begins probe into alleged sexual crimes at children's home

Thousands of Iranians protested on Friday in the capital Tehran and other cities to condemn Israeli attacks on Lebanon and Gaza, local journalists and state media reported.

Iran Joins Protest Against Israel for Attacks on Lebanon & Gaza

Palestinian militant group&nbsp;Hamas on Saturday (Sep 28)&nbsp;condemned the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah following Israeli&nbsp;strikes on Beirut.&nbsp;

"We condemn in the strongest terms this barbaric Zionist aggression and targeting of residential buildings... and we consider it a cowardly terrorist act," the Gaza-based group said in a statement. It added,&nbsp;"condolences, and solidarity with the brothers in Hezbollah and the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon on the martyrdom of... Nasrallah."

Hezbollah, the Lebanon-based militant group, earlier confirmed the death of its leader and&nbsp;pledged&nbsp;to continue its fight against Israel and the defence of Lebanon.&nbsp;

Nasrallah was reportedly at Hezbollah’s main underground headquarters in the Dahiyeh suburb of Beirut when the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out its massive strikes.

"Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary General of Hezbollah, has joined his great, immortal martyr comrades whom he led for about 30 years," the Lebanon-based militant group&nbsp;said in a statement.

<h2>Iraq declares three days of mourning</h2>

Iraq&nbsp;Prime Minister Muhammad Shia' al-Sudani said Saturday his country will observe a&nbsp;three-day period of national mourning over the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah.

In a statement, the prime minister's office said the mourning is in honour of the “martyrdom” of Nasrallah and his companions killed by Israel.

<h2>France calls for stabilisation</h2>

France’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs said that it was working to prevent any destabilisation and conflagration “following the confirmation of the assassination of Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah”.

Paris is also&nbsp;in touch with the Lebanese authorities and France’s&nbsp;partners in the region, the ministry added.&nbsp;It also stressed that the security and protection of civilians must be guaranteed.

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<h2>Turkey condemns 'genocide'</h2>

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Israel is committing a “genocide” in Lebanon.

“Lebanon and the Lebanese people are the latest target of a policy of genocide, occupation, and invasion carried out by Israel since October 7,” Erdogan wrote on X.

<h2>Iran president dubs Israeli strikes&nbsp;as 'terrorist attack'</h2>

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the death of Hezbollah chief&nbsp;“will only further strengthen the resistance”.

He claimed that the international community will not forget that the order for this “terrorist attack” was issued from New York, likely referring to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)&nbsp;on Friday.

The Iranian president added that&nbsp;the United States cannot deny complicity in Nasrallah’s killing.

Meanwhile,&nbsp;Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared five days of public mourning for the dead&nbsp;Hezbollah chief.

"I... offer my condolences for the martyrdom of the great Nasrallah and his martyred companions and announce five days of public mourning in Islamic Iran," Khamenei said in a statement carried by the official IRNA news agency.&nbsp;

<h2>Yemen-based Houthis vow to 'achieve victory'</h2>

Yemen-based, Iran-backed militant group Houthis said the death of&nbsp;Nasrallah&nbsp;will only "increase the flame of sacrifice".

“The martyrdom of … Hassan Nasrallah will increase the flame of sacrifice, the heat of enthusiasm, the strength of resolve,” the Houthis said in a statement, promising to achieve “victory and the demise of the Israeli enemy”.

<h2>Russia calls for ceasefire</h2>

Russia, on Saturday, strongly condemned Israel for killing Hezbollah chief and urged it to immediately cease military action in Lebanon.

"We decisively condemn the latest political murder carried out by Israel," the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement, adding: "we once again insistently urge Israel to immediately cease military action."

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Palestinian militant group Hamas on Saturday (Sep 28) condemned the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah following Israeli strikes on Beirut. "We condemn in the strongest terms this barbaric Zionist aggression and targeting of residential buildings.

Palestinian militant group Hamas on Saturday (Sep 28) condemned the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah following Israeli strikes on Beirut. "We condemn in the strongest terms this barbaric Zionist aggression and targeting of residential buildings... and we consider it a cowardly terrorist act," the Gaza-based group said in a statement. It added, "condolences, and solidarity with the brothers in Hezbollah and the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon on the martyrdom of... Nasrallah." Hezbollah, the Lebanon-based militant group, earlier confirmed the death of its leader and pledged to continue its fight against Israel and the defence of Lebanon. Nasrallah was reportedly at Hezbollah’s main underground headquarters in the Dahiyeh suburb of Beirut when the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out its massive strikes. "Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary General of Hezbollah, has joined his great, immortal martyr comrades whom he led for about 30 years," the Lebanon-based militant group said in a statement. Iraq declares three days of mourning Iraq Prime Minister Muhammad Shia' al-Sudani said Saturday his country will observe a three-day period of national mourning over the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah. In a statement, the prime minister's office said the mourning is in honour of the “martyrdom” of Nasrallah and his companions killed by Israel. France calls for stabilisation France’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs said that it was working to prevent any destabilisation and conflagration “following the confirmation of the assassination of Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah”. Paris is also in touch with the Lebanese authorities and France’s partners in the region, the ministry added. It also stressed that the security and protection of civilians must be guaranteed. Also read: Israel calls Hezbollah chief's death 'absolutely fantastic news' Turkey condemns 'genocide' Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Israel is committing a “genocide” in Lebanon. “Lebanon and the Lebanese people are the latest target of a policy of genocide, occupation, and invasion carried out by Israel since October 7,” Erdogan wrote on X. Iran president dubs Israeli strikes as 'terrorist attack' Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the death of Hezbollah chief “will only further strengthen the resistance”. He claimed that the international community will not forget that the order for this “terrorist attack” was issued from New York, likely referring to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday. The Iranian president added that the United States cannot deny complicity in Nasrallah’s killing. Meanwhile, Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared five days of public mourning for the dead Hezbollah chief. "I... offer my condolences for the martyrdom of the great Nasrallah and his martyred companions and announce five days of public mourning in Islamic Iran," Khamenei said in a statement carried by the official IRNA news agency. Yemen-based Houthis vow to 'achieve victory' Yemen-based, Iran-backed militant group Houthis said the death of Nasrallah will only "increase the flame of sacrifice". “The martyrdom of … Hassan Nasrallah will increase the flame of sacrifice, the heat of enthusiasm, the strength of resolve,” the Houthis said in a statement, promising to achieve “victory and the demise of the Israeli enemy”. Russia calls for ceasefire Russia, on Saturday, strongly condemned Israel for killing Hezbollah chief and urged it to immediately cease military action in Lebanon. "We decisively condemn the latest political murder carried out by Israel," the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement, adding: "we once again insistently urge Israel to immediately cease military action." (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq and non-state actors like 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.

'Genocide, cowardly act,' Hezbollah allies Houthis, Hamas, Iraq fume over Nasrallah's killing

The 11th Silk Road International Film Festival wrapped up in China's Shaanxi Province, with the presentation of the festival's Golden Silk Road Awards.

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According to a latest poll, the ongoing Israeli offensive on Lebanon, which has killed hundreds this week, has significantly boosted the popularity of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party.

Israel's Attack on Lebanon Boosts Netanyahu’s Likud Party Popularity: Poll

Israeli fighter jets carried out a series of massive air strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs on Friday. The Israeli army claimed it targeted Hezbollah headquarters, which were allegedly located under residential buildings.

Israel-Hezbollah War: Israel Carries Out Deadliest Attack on Beirut Since the Conflict

The UN refugee chief said Saturday that more than 50,000 people had fled to Syria amid escalating Israeli air strikes on&nbsp;Lebanon.

"More than 50,000 Lebanese and Syrians living in&nbsp;Lebanon&nbsp;have now crossed into Syria fleeing Israeli air strikes," Filippo Grandi said on X.

He added that "well over 200,000 people are displaced inside&nbsp;Lebanon".

A UNHCR spokesman said the total number of displaced in&nbsp;Lebanon&nbsp;had reached 211,319, including 118,000 just since Israel dramatically ramped up its air strikes on Monday.

The remainder had fled their homes since Hezbollah militants in&nbsp;Lebanon&nbsp;began low-intensity cross-border attacks a day after its Palestinian ally Hamas staged its unprecedented attack on Israel on October 7, triggering war in the Gaza Strip.

Israel has shifted the focus of its operation from Gaza to&nbsp;Lebanon, where heavy bombing has killed more than 700 people, according to&nbsp;Lebanon's health ministry, as cross-border exchanges escalated over the past week.

Most of those Lebanese deaths came on Monday, the deadliest day of violence since&nbsp;Lebanon's 1975-1990 civil war.

"Relief operations are underway, including by UNHCR, to help all those in need, in coordination with both governments," Grandi said.

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The UN refugee chief said Saturday that more than 50,000 people had fled to Syria amid escalating Israeli air strikes on Lebanon. "More than 50,000 Lebanese and Syrians living in Lebanon have now crossed into Syria fleeing Israeli air strikes," Filippo Grandi said on X.

The UN refugee chief said Saturday that more than 50,000 people had fled to Syria amid escalating Israeli air strikes on Lebanon. "More than 50,000 Lebanese and Syrians living in Lebanon have now crossed into Syria fleeing Israeli air strikes," Filippo Grandi said on X. He added that "well over 200,000 people are displaced inside Lebanon". A UNHCR spokesman said the total number of displaced in Lebanon had reached 211,319, including 118,000 just since Israel dramatically ramped up its air strikes on Monday. The remainder had fled their homes since Hezbollah militants in Lebanon began low-intensity cross-border attacks a day after its Palestinian ally Hamas staged its unprecedented attack on Israel on October 7, triggering war in the Gaza Strip. Israel has shifted the focus of its operation from Gaza to Lebanon, where heavy bombing has killed more than 700 people, according to Lebanon's health ministry, as cross-border exchanges escalated over the past week. Most of those Lebanese deaths came on Monday, the deadliest day of violence since Lebanon's 1975-1990 civil war. "Relief operations are underway, including by UNHCR, to help all those in need, in coordination with both governments," Grandi said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

West Asia crisis: UN refugee agency says 50,000 people from Lebanon fled to Syria; 200k displaced

The Israeli military tactic known as the "Dahiya doctrine" involves demolishing civilian infrastructure as a means of applying pressure to adversarial regimes.

What Is The Dahiya Doctrine? | Use Of Disproportionate Force To Damage Civilian Infrastructure

Hassan Nasrallah is dead. The Hezbollah chief's death has now been confirmed by the Iran-backed, Lebanon-based group. This development has sparked significant concern and speculation regarding the future of the militant group. Killing Nasrallah, who has led Hezbollah for 32 years, would deliver a substantial blow to the organisation.

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Israel-Hezbollah war | Nasrallah's Assassination: US Says No Advance Warning About The Strike

66 people died till 5:00 pm on Saturday in the flooding, landslide and inundation while 79 others went missing in the disasters.

Nepal Floods and Landslides: 66 Dead, 79 Missing

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