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Palestinian detainees held in the Gaza Strip by the Israeli military have alleged torture and beatings at the hands of the army. However, the Israeli forces have denied the accusation, saying that the hostages were treated "&nbsp;in accordance with international law".&nbsp;Meanwhile, a shooting incident&nbsp;in a mall in Colorado Springs, Colorado has claimed the life of one person, while another two were critically injured. In other news, in Serbia, police in Belgrade had to intervene after the protesters turned violent, smashing windows of the city hall.&nbsp;

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As the Israel-Gaza war stretches to its three-month mark, reports of Palestinians facing torture at the hands of the Israeli army have come to light. On Sunday, recently freed detainees alleged that the Israeli forces were torturing Palestinian civilians in their custody in the Gaza Strip. A Gaza medic corroborated this narrative. However, the military has denied the charges.

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Palestinian detainees held in the Gaza Strip by the Israeli military have alleged torture and beatings at the hands of the army. However, the Israeli forces have denied the accusation, saying that the hostages were treated " in accordance with international law".

Palestinian detainees held in the Gaza Strip by the Israeli military have alleged torture and beatings at the hands of the army. However, the Israeli forces have denied the accusation, saying that the hostages were treated " in accordance with international law". Meanwhile, a shooting incident in a mall in Colorado Springs, Colorado has claimed the life of one person, while another two were critically injured. In other news, in Serbia, police in Belgrade had to intervene after the protesters turned violent, smashing windows of the city hall. Click on the headlines to read more 'There were only beatings': Freed Palestinian hostages allege torture at the hands of Israel army As the Israel-Gaza war stretches to its three-month mark, reports of Palestinians facing torture at the hands of the Israeli army have come to light. On Sunday, recently freed detainees alleged that the Israeli forces were torturing Palestinian civilians in their custody in the Gaza Strip. A Gaza medic corroborated this narrative. However, the military has denied the charges. Colorado mall shooting: One dead, two critically injured in fight between two groups One person was killed and two others critically injured in a shooting incident in a mall in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Sunday evening (Dec 24). Serbia: Riot police use ‘excessive force’ to repel protestors alleging election fraud Serbia on Sunday (Dec 24) reportedly used excessive force to disperse opposition protesters who tried to force their way into the capital’s city council building. Aircraft with Indian passengers detained in France could leave today An aircraft with 303 Indian passengers detained near Paris over the suspicion of human trafficking could leave on Monday (Dec 25), the news agency AFP reported, citing French judicial officials. Watch | Xi Jinping corruption crackdown: Keep relatives away from corruption, says Jinping

Morning news brief: Palestinian hostages tortured by Israel, Colorado mall shooting, and more

As the Israel-Gaza war stretches to its three-month mark, reports of Palestinians facing torture at the hands of the Israeli army have come to light. On Sunday, recently freed detainees alleged that the Israeli forces were torturing Palestinian civilians in their custody in the Gaza Strip. A Gaza medic corroborated this narrative. However, the military has denied the charges.

<h2>Blows and beatings</h2>

As per an AFP report, the two men were among hundreds detained by Israeli forces over alleged links with armed group Hamas. These people have been detained as part of Israel's ongoing ground offensive in the besieged Hamas-run territory.

The narrative of torture was confirmed by a medic. Talking to AFP, Marwan al-Hams, hospital director of Rafah's Martyr Mohammed Yusuf al-Najjar Hospital revealed that about 20 men released from Israeli custody "have bruises and marks of blows on their bodies".

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Hamas, as per the news agency, said that the freed Palestinians were admitted to Al-Najjar hospital, in the southern city of Rafah upon their release.

Nayef Ali, a 22-year-old, who claims to have been detained in Gaza City's eastern Zaitun suburb and later taken to an Israeli detention facility said: "They (Israeli troops) tied our hands behind our backs for two days."

To support his claims, he showed the news agency cuts on his wrists and other parts of his body.

"We were not allowed to eat or drink, neither were we allowed to use the toilet," he said, adding, "There were only beatings and beatings."

He also alleged that Palestinian detainees were held in a "freezing cold" area along the border with Israel.

"They threw cold water on us before transferring us to a prison, where it was again torture and beatings."

Another former detainee, 55-year-old Khamis al-Bardini, also alleged torture by Israeli soldiers, and said that during his detention there were "beatings during the day", while they poured "cold water on our heads through the night".

<h2>Israel rejects allegations</h2>

Rejecting the claim, the Israeli army said that all the detainees were "treated in accordance with international law".

In a statement to AFP, the Israeli forces said, "While detained, the suspects are given sufficient food and water and treated according to protocol."

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Israel vowed to defeat Hamas after a deadly attack by the militants on October 7, launching a relentless military campaign in Gaza.

These allegations come as the Israeli army faced widespread international condemnation after a video of stripped-down detainees with their hands tied behind their backs went viral.

Additionally, reports of deaths of detainees in the military's custody have also come to light. To this, the Israeli army said it was investigating the deaths of "terrorists in military detention centres".

(With inputs from agencies)

As the Israel-Gaza war stretches to its three-month mark, reports of Palestinians facing torture at the hands of the Israeli army have come to light. On Sunday, recently freed detainees alleged that the Israeli forces were torturing Palestinian civilians in their custody in the Gaza Strip.

As the Israel-Gaza war stretches to its three-month mark, reports of Palestinians facing torture at the hands of the Israeli army have come to light. On Sunday, recently freed detainees alleged that the Israeli forces were torturing Palestinian civilians in their custody in the Gaza Strip. A Gaza medic corroborated this narrative. However, the military has denied the charges. Blows and beatings As per an AFP report, the two men were among hundreds detained by Israeli forces over alleged links with armed group Hamas. These people have been detained as part of Israel's ongoing ground offensive in the besieged Hamas-run territory. The narrative of torture was confirmed by a medic. Talking to AFP, Marwan al-Hams, hospital director of Rafah's Martyr Mohammed Yusuf al-Najjar Hospital revealed that about 20 men released from Israeli custody "have bruises and marks of blows on their bodies". Also read | Israel-Hamas war: At least 68 killed in Gaza Strip following Israeli strike on refugee camp Hamas, as per the news agency, said that the freed Palestinians were admitted to Al-Najjar hospital, in the southern city of Rafah upon their release. Nayef Ali, a 22-year-old, who claims to have been detained in Gaza City's eastern Zaitun suburb and later taken to an Israeli detention facility said: "They (Israeli troops) tied our hands behind our backs for two days." To support his claims, he showed the news agency cuts on his wrists and other parts of his body. "We were not allowed to eat or drink, neither were we allowed to use the toilet," he said, adding, "There were only beatings and beatings." He also alleged that Palestinian detainees were held in a "freezing cold" area along the border with Israel. "They threw cold water on us before transferring us to a prison, where it was again torture and beatings." Another former detainee, 55-year-old Khamis al-Bardini, also alleged torture by Israeli soldiers, and said that during his detention there were "beatings during the day", while they poured "cold water on our heads through the night". Israel rejects allegations Rejecting the claim, the Israeli army said that all the detainees were "treated in accordance with international law". In a statement to AFP, the Israeli forces said, "While detained, the suspects are given sufficient food and water and treated according to protocol." Also read | Israel-Hamas war: Hopes of truce revived as Egypt proposes ambitious peace plan Israel vowed to defeat Hamas after a deadly attack by the militants on October 7, launching a relentless military campaign in Gaza. These allegations come as the Israeli army faced widespread international condemnation after a video of stripped-down detainees with their hands tied behind their backs went viral. Additionally, reports of deaths of detainees in the military's custody have also come to light. To this, the Israeli army said it was investigating the deaths of "terrorists in military detention centres". (With inputs from agencies)

'There were only beatings': Freed Palestinian hostages allege torture at the hands of Israel army

One person was killed and two others critically injured in a shooting incident in a mall in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Sunday evening (Dec 24)

Police blamed the incident on a fight between two groups that turned violent and first "appeared to be a bit of a fist fight".

Ira Cronin, spokesperson for the Colorado Springs Police Department, said it was not an active shooter situation.

"All it appears to be is two groups of people who were having a disagreement that got physical," Cronin said.

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The incident took place at 4:34 pm local time, after which the mall was shut for the remaining day as the investigation followed.

Police said a man was found dead inside the building while three were transferred to a nearby hospital. Two of them were seriously injured while a third woman was being treated for minor injuries, who didn’t have any gunshot injury.

"The situation is contained and there is no ongoing threat to the community," police said on X.

Cronin added that no innocent bystander was hurt in the shooting incident.

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Multiple people were detained by police but it was not clear whether the prime suspect of the shooting was among them.&nbsp;

Police are searching for anyone else who may have been involved, Cronin said, adding that police are asking witnesses to come forward with any information.

The Colorado mall will now be opened on Tuesday morning after the Christmas holiday.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

One person was killed and two others critically injured in a shooting incident in a mall in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Sunday evening (Dec 24) Police blamed the incident on a fight between two groups that turned violent and first "appeared to be a bit of a fist fight".

One person was killed and two others critically injured in a shooting incident in a mall in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Sunday evening (Dec 24) Police blamed the incident on a fight between two groups that turned violent and first "appeared to be a bit of a fist fight". Ira Cronin, spokesperson for the Colorado Springs Police Department, said it was not an active shooter situation. "All it appears to be is two groups of people who were having a disagreement that got physical," Cronin said. Watch: Florida mall shooting: Florida police launch manhunt to nab suspect × The incident took place at 4:34 pm local time, after which the mall was shut for the remaining day as the investigation followed. Police said a man was found dead inside the building while three were transferred to a nearby hospital. Two of them were seriously injured while a third woman was being treated for minor injuries, who didn’t have any gunshot injury. "The situation is contained and there is no ongoing threat to the community," police said on X. Cronin added that no innocent bystander was hurt in the shooting incident. Also read: Florida shooting: One dead, several injured after gunman opens fire at shopping mall Multiple people were detained by police but it was not clear whether the prime suspect of the shooting was among them. Police are searching for anyone else who may have been involved, Cronin said, adding that police are asking witnesses to come forward with any information. The Colorado mall will now be opened on Tuesday morning after the Christmas holiday. (With inputs from agencies)

Colorado mall shooting: One dead, two critically injured in fight between two groups

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At least 68 people were killed in an Israeli strike on a refugee camp in central Gaza as the war between Israel and Hamas soon enters its third month. According to a report by the news agency Associated Press on Sunday (Dec 24), the strike was on the Maghazi refugee camp east of Deir al-Balah.

At least 68 people were killed in an Israeli strike on a refugee camp in central Gaza as the war between Israel and Hamas soon enters its third month. According to a report by the news agency Associated Press on Sunday (Dec 24), the strike was on the Maghazi refugee camp east of Deir al-Balah. The deaths include at least 12 women and seven children. The Palestinian health ministry had earlier put the death toll at 70. The Israeli military has not commented on the development yet. The report said that the number of Israeli soldiers killed in combat over the weekend climbed to 15. 'No safe place in Gaza' Speaking to the news agency, Ahmad Turokmani, who lost several family members, including his daughter and grandson in the strike said, "We were all targeted. There is no safe place in Gaza anyway." Also read: Hopes of truce revived as Egypt proposes ambitious peace plan Last Friday, Israeli airstrikes on two houses in Gaza killed 90 Palestinians, including dozens from an extended family. A spokesperson for Gaza’s Civil Defense Department said that one of the houses, located in Gaza City, fell prey to one of the deadliest airstrikes in the war after 76 people from the al-Mughrabi family were killed. Meanwhile, an Israeli strike overnight hit a house in a refugee camp west of the city of Rafah, on Gaza’s border with Egypt, killing at least two men. Another Israeli missile struck a building in the Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza, killing two people and wounding six others. Gaza death toll hits 20,424 The total number of deaths in the Gaza Strip during the ongoing conflict has climbed to 20,424, the Palestinian health ministry said on Sunday. The toll included 166 deaths in the past 24 hours. Israel has been facing international criticism for the civilian death toll but it blames Hamas, citing the militants’ use of crowded residential areas and tunnels. Also read: Biden says didn’t talk about ceasefire during private conversation with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu Israel also faces allegations of mistreating Palestinian men and teenage boys detained in homes, shelters, hospitals, and elsewhere during its offensive. It has denied abuse allegations and said those without links to militants are quickly released. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel-Hamas war: At least 68 killed in Gaza Strip following Israeli strike on refugee camp

Serbia police on Sunday (Dec 24) reportedly used excessive force to disperse opposition protesters who tried to force their way into the capital’s city council building.

Police in Belgrade intervened after the protesters turned violent, smashing windows of the city hall. The riot police used pepper spray to repel the opposition leaders.

Opposition parties have raised concerns over alleged fraud in last week’s general elections where the ruling party led by President Aleksandar Vucic emerged victorious.

Belgrade has been witnessing massive opposition protests ever since. However, Sunday’s were the first one to turn violent. There were no reports of injuries.

President Vucic has termed these protests&nbsp;an attempt to overthrow the government orchestrated from abroad. At least 35 people have been arrested so far.

“This was an attempted violent takeover of the state institutions of the Republic of Serbia,” Vucic told the pro-government Pink TV.

<h2>Statement from opposition leaders&nbsp;</h2>

Opposition parties say the elections were manipulated, a claim dismissed as “rubbish and lies” by the president.

Domestic and international observers have also flagged “irregularities” in the elections, amidst claims of ballot box stuffing and vote buying.

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The observers also noted unjust conditions for opposition candidates due to media bias, abuse of public resources and the president's dominance during the campaign.

The opposition leaders blamed Sunday’s violence on agents provocateurs.

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Sofija Mandic, a lawyer, told those assembled that Mr Vucic should "hand over power peacefully". The government was "usurping" power, she added.

The opposition had high hopes of defeating the incumbent president in the elections, which was eventually won by Vucic’s party with a majority.

Several opposition figures have also gone on hunger strike.

"Vucic stole thousands of votes," Marinika Tepic, one of the hunger strikers, said at Sunday's protest.

<h2>Election Commission’s response</h2>

Amidst claims of large-scale irregularities, Serbia’s election commission on Wednesday said it will be re-running elections on at least 30 polling stations, out of 8,000 nationwide.

The political turmoil in Serbia, a nation hopeful of joining the European Union (EU), has also attracted reactions from key European capitals.

Berlin said that allegations of electoral misconduct were "unacceptable".

(With inputs from agencies)

Serbia police on Sunday (Dec 24) reportedly used excessive force to disperse opposition protesters who tried to force their way into the capital’s city council building.

Serbia police on Sunday (Dec 24) reportedly used excessive force to disperse opposition protesters who tried to force their way into the capital’s city council building. Police in Belgrade intervened after the protesters turned violent, smashing windows of the city hall. The riot police used pepper spray to repel the opposition leaders. Opposition parties have raised concerns over alleged fraud in last week’s general elections where the ruling party led by President Aleksandar Vucic emerged victorious. Belgrade has been witnessing massive opposition protests ever since. However, Sunday’s were the first one to turn violent. There were no reports of injuries. President Vucic has termed these protests an attempt to overthrow the government orchestrated from abroad. At least 35 people have been arrested so far. “This was an attempted violent takeover of the state institutions of the Republic of Serbia,” Vucic told the pro-government Pink TV. Statement from opposition leaders Opposition parties say the elections were manipulated, a claim dismissed as “rubbish and lies” by the president. Domestic and international observers have also flagged “irregularities” in the elections, amidst claims of ballot box stuffing and vote buying. Watch: Serbia's ruling party claims absolute victory with 47% of votes × The observers also noted unjust conditions for opposition candidates due to media bias, abuse of public resources and the president's dominance during the campaign. The opposition leaders blamed Sunday’s violence on agents provocateurs. Also read: Serbian parliamentary poll: President Vucic claims his SNS party has won elections Sofija Mandic, a lawyer, told those assembled that Mr Vucic should "hand over power peacefully". The government was "usurping" power, she added. The opposition had high hopes of defeating the incumbent president in the elections, which was eventually won by Vucic’s party with a majority. Several opposition figures have also gone on hunger strike. "Vucic stole thousands of votes," Marinika Tepic, one of the hunger strikers, said at Sunday's protest. Election Commission’s response Amidst claims of large-scale irregularities, Serbia’s election commission on Wednesday said it will be re-running elections on at least 30 polling stations, out of 8,000 nationwide. The political turmoil in Serbia, a nation hopeful of joining the European Union (EU), has also attracted reactions from key European capitals. Berlin said that allegations of electoral misconduct were "unacceptable". (With inputs from agencies)

Serbia: Riot police use ‘excessive force’ to repel protesters alleging election fraud

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For the United Kingdom, this year's Christmas has been the hottest in more than a decade. Authorities have declared Christmas Eve 2023, the warmest one since 1997, with temperatures in some areas hitting 15.3C on Sunday.

<h2>Warmest ever?</h2>

The unlikely Christmas temperatures, as per the UK Meteorological Office (Met Office), were recorded in Heathrow, west London and Chippenham in Slough.

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According to the BBC, there had been speculation that this year the UK witnessed its warmest 24 December ever, however, that record belongs to 1931. Back then, Aberdeen in Banff in Scotland recorded temperatures as high as 15.5C.&nbsp;

<h2>Toasty Christmas</h2>

As per the report, this unseasonably mild weather could mean that this year, Christmas Day will be the hottest in years.&nbsp;

Talking to the UK's PA news agency, Met Office forecaster Dan Stroud said that "the temperatures will peak today."&nbsp;

"There is a slight downward trend in temperatures for Christmas Day, but we're still expecting them to be comfortably above average."

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"We're looking at 13 and 14C tomorrow, we're probably looking at the warmest Christmas Day since 2016, when we hit 15.1C," he added.

The warmest Christmas on record was in 1920 when in Devon, the temperature reached 15.6C.

<h2>White Christmas: A thing of the past?</h2>

For a Christmas to officially be classified as a "white" Christmas, only one snowflake is needed.

As per the forecasters, a white Christmas is still likely in parts of Northern Scotland — especially on higher ground in areas like Caithness and Sutherland. Most parts of Scotland are expected to see rain showers and relatively warm highs of 8C or 9C.

(With inputs from agencies)

For the United Kingdom, this year's Christmas has been the hottest in more than a decade. Authorities have declared Christmas Eve 2023, the warmest one since 1997, with temperatures in some areas hitting 15.

For the United Kingdom, this year's Christmas has been the hottest in more than a decade. Authorities have declared Christmas Eve 2023, the warmest one since 1997, with temperatures in some areas hitting 15.3C on Sunday. Warmest ever? The unlikely Christmas temperatures, as per the UK Meteorological Office (Met Office), were recorded in Heathrow, west London and Chippenham in Slough. Also read | On Christmas eve, Pope Francis laments 'futile' war in Holy Land According to the BBC, there had been speculation that this year the UK witnessed its warmest 24 December ever, however, that record belongs to 1931. Back then, Aberdeen in Banff in Scotland recorded temperatures as high as 15.5C. Toasty Christmas As per the report, this unseasonably mild weather could mean that this year, Christmas Day will be the hottest in years. Talking to the UK's PA news agency, Met Office forecaster Dan Stroud said that "the temperatures will peak today." "There is a slight downward trend in temperatures for Christmas Day, but we're still expecting them to be comfortably above average." Also read | Chinese capital Beijing breaks record for hours of sub-zero temperatures "We're looking at 13 and 14C tomorrow, we're probably looking at the warmest Christmas Day since 2016, when we hit 15.1C," he added. The warmest Christmas on record was in 1920 when in Devon, the temperature reached 15.6C. White Christmas: A thing of the past? For a Christmas to officially be classified as a "white" Christmas, only one snowflake is needed. As per the forecasters, a white Christmas is still likely in parts of Northern Scotland — especially on higher ground in areas like Caithness and Sutherland. Most parts of Scotland are expected to see rain showers and relatively warm highs of 8C or 9C. (With inputs from agencies)

White Christmas: A thing of the past? UK sees its warmest Christmas eve in more than a decade

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An aircraft with 303 Indian passengers detained near Paris over the suspicion of human trafficking could leave on Monday (Dec 25), news agency AFP reported citing French judicial officials.

An aircraft with 303 Indian passengers detained near Paris over the suspicion of human trafficking could leave on Monday (Dec 25), news agency AFP reported citing French judicial officials. The Nicaragua-bound Airbus A340 has been held at the Vatry airport, 150 kilometres east of Paris, since arriving from Dubai on Thursday following an anonymous tip-off that it was carrying potential victims of human trafficking. The aircraft was operated by the Romanian company Legend Airlines. Also read: Indian embassy obtains consular access of 300 Indians grounded in France amid human trafficking allegations After passengers were questioned for two days, French prosecutors on Sunday gave the go-ahead for the plane to leave, and full approval for its departure is expected Monday, according to the local prefecture. It was not known what would be the destination, but the head of the local bar association, Francois Procureur, told a press conference the passengers would be flown to India, AFP reported. Eleven unaccompanied minors among passengers The passengers aboard the aircraft included 11 unaccompanied minors, according to Paris prosecutors. Six of the minors expressed an interest in applying for asylum. Also read: 11 minors among 303 Indian passengers on flight grounded by France: Report The passengers were put up at the airport during the investigation. Two of them were detained "to verify" whether their role "may have been different than the others in this transport, and under what conditions and with what objectives". Twelve of the passengers have requested asylum, a source told AFP. Another source said that Indian passengers were likely workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who had been bound for Nicaragua as a jumping-off spot for the United States or Canada. (With inputs from agencies)

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Iran's president Ebrahim Raisi said on Monday (Dec 25) that Israel "will certainly pay" for the killing in Syria of a senior general with the Revolutionary Guards.&nbsp;

In a statement, Raisi said: "Without a doubt, this action is another sign of frustration, helplessness and incapacity of the usurping Zionist regime (Israel) in the region." He added that Israel "will certainly pay for this crime".&nbsp;

A report by Iranian state media mentioned the death of Razi Moussavi. The media described him as "one of the most experienced advisors" of the Quds Force, which is the foreign arm of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).&nbsp;

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Tehran's official IRNA news agency reported that Moussavi "was killed during an attack by the Zionist regime a few hours ago in Zeinabiyah district in the suburbs of Damascus". He used a different name for Sayyida Zeinab, which is south of the Syrian capital.&nbsp;

According to IRNA, the general was "active in the field of providing logistical support to the axis of resistance in Syria".&nbsp;

In a statement, the IRGC confirmed Moussavi's death, stating that the general he saying he was killed in a "missile attack" and vowed that Israel "will pay for this crime".&nbsp;

The statement also added that Moussavi was a companion of General Qassem Soleimani, Iran's Quds commander who was killed in Baghdad in a US drone strike in 2020. Next week Iran will mark the fourth anniversary of Soleimani's assassination.

Iran's state TV said Moussavi was targeted by "three missiles" and aired footage showing smoke rising from the area of the strike.&nbsp;

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<h2>Israeli strikes on Syria&nbsp;</h2>

Since Syria's civil war began in 2011, Israel has launched hundreds of air strikes on its northern neighbour. Majorly, it has targeted Iran-backed forces and Hezbollah fighters as well as Syrian army positions.&nbsp;

Ever since the war began against Hamas this year in October, Israel has intensified attacks there, particularly against Hezbollah. Israel hardly comments on reported strikes in Syria.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Iran's president Ebrahim Raisi said on Monday (Dec 25) that Israel "will certainly pay" for the killing in Syria of a senior general with the Revolutionary Guards.

Iran's president Ebrahim Raisi said on Monday (Dec 25) that Israel "will certainly pay" for the killing in Syria of a senior general with the Revolutionary Guards. In a statement, Raisi said: "Without a doubt, this action is another sign of frustration, helplessness and incapacity of the usurping Zionist regime (Israel) in the region." He added that Israel "will certainly pay for this crime". A report by Iranian state media mentioned the death of Razi Moussavi. The media described him as "one of the most experienced advisors" of the Quds Force, which is the foreign arm of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Also read: Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu says visited Gaza, vows to 'intensify' fighting Tehran's official IRNA news agency reported that Moussavi "was killed during an attack by the Zionist regime a few hours ago in Zeinabiyah district in the suburbs of Damascus". He used a different name for Sayyida Zeinab, which is south of the Syrian capital. According to IRNA, the general was "active in the field of providing logistical support to the axis of resistance in Syria". In a statement, the IRGC confirmed Moussavi's death, stating that the general he saying he was killed in a "missile attack" and vowed that Israel "will pay for this crime". The statement also added that Moussavi was a companion of General Qassem Soleimani, Iran's Quds commander who was killed in Baghdad in a US drone strike in 2020. Next week Iran will mark the fourth anniversary of Soleimani's assassination. Iran's state TV said Moussavi was targeted by "three missiles" and aired footage showing smoke rising from the area of the strike. Also read: Maersk says it will resume shipping in the Red Sea Israeli strikes on Syria Since Syria's civil war began in 2011, Israel has launched hundreds of air strikes on its northern neighbour. Majorly, it has targeted Iran-backed forces and Hezbollah fighters as well as Syrian army positions. Ever since the war began against Hamas this year in October, Israel has intensified attacks there, particularly against Hezbollah. Israel hardly comments on reported strikes in Syria. (With inputs from agencies)

Iran President Ebrahim Raisi says Israel 'will certainly pay' for killing senior general

After a Japanese ship was targeted by a drone "fired from Iran" on Saturday (Dec 23), according to a Pentagon statement, the global spotlight is on Bab al-Mandeb Strait, the key global shipping route now under attack amid shaken geopolitical dynamics due to Israel-Hamas war.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the merchant vessel Chem Pluto continues its journey towards India's Mumbai.&nbsp;

Indian Navy also responded by diverting the naval ship to Mormugao to assess the situation and provide assistance to MT Chem Pluto.

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The attack came amid a flurry of new drone and missile attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels on the vital Red Sea shipping lane since the start of the Israel-Hamas war on October 7, with the group claiming to act in solidarity with Gaza.

<h2>Bab al-Mandeb Strait: Reading into conflict at 'Gate of Tears'</h2>

Around 20,000 ships transit every year through the Suez Canal, carrying millions of barrels of oil every day as well as the goods made in Asia.

According to the London-based International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), 12 per cent of the world's ship-borne trade passes through the Red Sea.&nbsp;

The strait is called the "Gate of Tears" in Arabic.&nbsp;

The armed attack on ships passing through the region has disrupted one of the busiest global shipping lanes.

The US has formed a naval task force to counter the Houthi threat.

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Bab el-Mandeb, which is just 29 km wide at its narrowest point, is a strategically important strait due to where it is located.

Bab el-Mandeb separates the Arabian Peninsula from East Africa. The Red Sea opens into the Gulf of Aden, which joins the Arabian Sea and then the Indian Ocean, through Bab el-Mandeb.&nbsp;

The strategically important island of Mayyum or Perim in the strait became part of South Yemen after the end of British imperialism in 1967. After Yemen’s unification in 1990, it came under the control of Sana’a, the capital of the united country.

<h2>Bab el-Mandeb after Houthi takeover</h2>

The Houthis, who captured Sana'a in 2015, could never take control of Bab el-Mandeb.&nbsp;

The Houthis, despite a semblance of cessation of hostilities during the Yemeni civil war at present, have drones, short-range rockets and even ballistic missiles reportedly due to Iranian support.

Yemen's Houthis have claimed responsibility for vessels attacked in the Red Sea in&nbsp;recent weeks.

They declared war against Israel&nbsp;in solidarity with the Palestinians, and Israeli retaliatory attacks in Gaza by Israel after the October 7 attacks.&nbsp;

The Houthis fired drones and ballistic missiles towards Israel, all of them were shot down either by US warships or Israeli defence missiles.&nbsp;

By the end of November, the Houthis reportedly began attacking commercial ships passing through the Red Sea. Initially they said they would attack only Israel-flagged ships but later they said all ships would be targeted.

According to Ambrey Analytics, a risk management firm, there were 37 incidents involving tankers from November 19 to December 18, most of which were around Bab el-Mandeb.&nbsp;

Washington has not ruled out taking offensive measures, including bombing Houthi targets. With that backdrop, the possibility of a wider maritime warfare cannot be ruled out.

(With inputs from agencies)

After a Japanese ship was targeted by a drone "fired from Iran" on Saturday (Dec 23), according to a Pentagon statement, the global spotlight is on Bab al-Mandeb Strait, the key global shipping route now under attack amid shaken geopolitical dynamics due to Israel-Hamas war.

After a Japanese ship was targeted by a drone "fired from Iran" on Saturday (Dec 23), according to a Pentagon statement, the global spotlight is on Bab al-Mandeb Strait, the key global shipping route now under attack amid shaken geopolitical dynamics due to Israel-Hamas war. Meanwhile, the merchant vessel Chem Pluto continues its journey towards India's Mumbai. Indian Navy also responded by diverting the naval ship to Mormugao to assess the situation and provide assistance to MT Chem Pluto. Also read | Indian Navy responds swiftly to maritime incident in Arabian Sea The attack came amid a flurry of new drone and missile attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels on the vital Red Sea shipping lane since the start of the Israel-Hamas war on October 7, with the group claiming to act in solidarity with Gaza. Bab al-Mandeb Strait: Reading into conflict at 'Gate of Tears' Around 20,000 ships transit every year through the Suez Canal, carrying millions of barrels of oil every day as well as the goods made in Asia. According to the London-based International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), 12 per cent of the world's ship-borne trade passes through the Red Sea. The strait is called the "Gate of Tears" in Arabic. The armed attack on ships passing through the region has disrupted one of the busiest global shipping lanes. The US has formed a naval task force to counter the Houthi threat. Also watch | Israel-Hamas war: Indian flagged oil tanker attacked in Red Sea × Bab el-Mandeb, which is just 29 km wide at its narrowest point, is a strategically important strait due to where it is located. Bab el-Mandeb separates the Arabian Peninsula from East Africa. The Red Sea opens into the Gulf of Aden, which joins the Arabian Sea and then the Indian Ocean, through Bab el-Mandeb. The strategically important island of Mayyum or Perim in the strait became part of South Yemen after the end of British imperialism in 1967. After Yemen’s unification in 1990, it came under the control of Sana’a, the capital of the united country. Bab el-Mandeb after Houthi takeover The Houthis, who captured Sana'a in 2015, could never take control of Bab el-Mandeb. The Houthis, despite a semblance of cessation of hostilities during the Yemeni civil war at present, have drones, short-range rockets and even ballistic missiles reportedly due to Iranian support. Yemen's Houthis have claimed responsibility for vessels attacked in the Red Sea in recent weeks. They declared war against Israel in solidarity with the Palestinians, and Israeli retaliatory attacks in Gaza by Israel after the October 7 attacks. The Houthis fired drones and ballistic missiles towards Israel, all of them were shot down either by US warships or Israeli defence missiles. By the end of November, the Houthis reportedly began attacking commercial ships passing through the Red Sea. Initially they said they would attack only Israel-flagged ships but later they said all ships would be targeted. According to Ambrey Analytics, a risk management firm, there were 37 incidents involving tankers from November 19 to December 18, most of which were around Bab el-Mandeb. Washington has not ruled out taking offensive measures, including bombing Houthi targets. With that backdrop, the possibility of a wider maritime warfare cannot be ruled out. (With inputs from agencies)

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As per reports in French media, a plane with 303 Indian passengers aboard detained near Paris has departed for Mumbai. The plane was detained over suspicions of human trafficking. In other news, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he visited Gaza on Monday (Dec 25). Netanyahu has vowed to 'intesify' fighting in the ongooing Israel-Hamas war. Read this and more in our Top 10 world news.

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The passengers were questioned for two days and were given a go ahead by the French prosecutors on Sunday (Dec 24).

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Likud party statement said that Netanyahu vowed to step up the army's assault on the Palestinian territory.

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Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was sentenced in August to an additional 19 years in prison on top of the 11 1/2 years he was already serving. He denies all the charges.

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Hafiz Saeed's son Talha Saeed is also expected to contest polls from the National Assembly’s constituency NA-127, Lahore.

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Priyanka Wali, a Kashmiri Pandit-American and daughter of the couple took to social media to share the CCTV footage of the incident and narrated how her parents went through the terrifying ordeal.

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According to the Ukrainian military, Russia launched 31 drones from Crimea, which Russia annexed in 2014.&nbsp;

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Germany on Sunday (Dec 24) imposed additional security checks at the iconic Cologne Cathedral where police scoured the complex with sniffer dogs and made the worshippers face searches.

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Tehran’s foreign ministry spokesperson also slammed British Foreign Secretary David Cameron’s “repetitive” and “threadbare” remarks who has branded Iran a “malign influence in the region and the world”.

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Police blamed the incident on a fight between two groups that turned violent and first "appeared to be a bit of a fist fight".

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As per reports in French media, a plane with 303 Indian passengers aboard detained near Paris has departed for Mumbai. The plane was detained over suspicions of human trafficking.

As per reports in French media, a plane with 303 Indian passengers aboard detained near Paris has departed for Mumbai. The plane was detained over suspicions of human trafficking. In other news, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he visited Gaza on Monday (Dec 25). Netanyahu has vowed to 'intesify' fighting in the ongooing Israel-Hamas war. Read this and more in our Top 10 world news. Plane held in France with 303 Indian passengers onboard departs for Mumbai The passengers were questioned for two days and were given a go ahead by the French prosecutors on Sunday (Dec 24). Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu says visited Gaza, vows to 'intensify' fighting Likud party statement said that Netanyahu vowed to step up the army's assault on the Palestinian territory. Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny moved to Arctic penal colony Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was sentenced in August to an additional 19 years in prison on top of the 11 1/2 years he was already serving. He denies all the charges. LeT terrorist Hafiz Saeed's party to contest upcoming polls in Pakistan Hafiz Saeed's son Talha Saeed is also expected to contest polls from the National Assembly’s constituency NA-127, Lahore. Video | Kashmiri Pandit-American couple robbed, assaulted in their driveway Priyanka Wali, a Kashmiri Pandit-American and daughter of the couple took to social media to share the CCTV footage of the incident and narrated how her parents went through the terrifying ordeal. Russia-Ukraine war: Six killed after attacks on Kherson, Horlivka; Moscow ‘will be defeated’, says Zelensky According to the Ukrainian military, Russia launched 31 drones from Crimea, which Russia annexed in 2014. Churches, markets across Europe on high alert amidst Christmas terror attack scare Germany on Sunday (Dec 24) imposed additional security checks at the iconic Cologne Cathedral where police scoured the complex with sniffer dogs and made the worshippers face searches. Tehran rejects ‘baseless’ US claim about Iran targeting chemical tanker off Indian coast Tehran’s foreign ministry spokesperson also slammed British Foreign Secretary David Cameron’s “repetitive” and “threadbare” remarks who has branded Iran a “malign influence in the region and the world”. Ukraine detains top defence official amidst allegations of $40mn fraud Earlier in October, the US, the prime financer of Ukraine’s war machinery, had expressed concerns over governmental corruption in the war-ravaged nation. Colorado mall shooting: One dead, two critically injured in fight between two groups Police blamed the incident on a fight between two groups that turned violent and first "appeared to be a bit of a fist fight".

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