Conflict • Page 10 of 52

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20 October

Iraqi security forces stand guard in front of the US embassy in Baghdad, on January 1, 2020. Thousands of pro-Iran demonstrators had vandalized the compound after US air strikes killed 25 of their fighters. Photo: Ahmad al-Rubaye/AFP.

US Troops Targeted Iraq in Rocket Attacks Escape Unharmed

US troops stationed at two bases in Iraq have been targeted with rockets in attacks that caused no injuries, security sources said.

19 October

War

Protesters outside the Embassy of Israel in Turkey

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Tells Citizens to Leave Turkey ‘As Soon As Possible’

Israel has told its citizens to leave Turkey immediately amid fears of reprisal attacks after a deadly strike on a hospital in the Gaza Strip.

18 October

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Indian Army Studying Hamas Use of Paragliders to Infiltrate Israel

The Indian Army is closely analyzing how Hamas infiltrated Israel, particularly its use of paragliders, according to defense sources.

18 October

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

Biden to Seek $100B for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, US Border: Source

US President Joe Biden will ask Congress for a joint $100 billion package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and the migration crisis at the US-Mexico border, a source familiar with the talks said.

17 October

War

Joe Saballa

Ukraine Offensive 6-9 Months Behind Schedule Due to Slow Arms Delivery: Official

Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia is six to nine months behind schedule due to delays in Western weapons deliveries, a top advisor to Ukrainian President Zelensky has said.

17 October

War

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Warns of ‘Pre-Emptive Action’ Against Israel

Iran warned Monday of a possible "pre-emptive action" against Israel "in the coming hours," as Jerusalem readies for a ground offensive on the Gaza Strip.

16 October

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

UN Chief Warns Mideast on ‘Verge of the Abyss’

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for Hamas to release all hostages and for Israel to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, warning that the Middle East was "on the verge of the abyss."

15 October

Asia Pacific

A Pakistani army soldier stands guard at a market in Miran Shah, a town in North Waziristan, near the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Jan. 27, 2019

Staff Writer With AFP

Gunmen Kill Six Laborers in Southwest Pakistan

Gunmen killed six laborers in an overnight raid in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province, officials said.

13 October

War

Joe Saballa

Russia Lost 34 Tanks in Failed Capture of Avdiivka in Eastern Ukraine: Report

The Russian military recently lost 34 tanks as it once again attempted to capture the eastern Ukrainian city of Avdiivka, according to a report by Forbes.

11 October

Europe