Iran attacks Israel: Why? Key events leading to military assault

Assocaited Press 04/15/2024

TEL AVIV, Israel — Iran’s dramatic aerial attack on Israel follows years of enmity between the countries and marks the first time Iran has launched a direct military assault on Israel. The hostility between the countries has…

World reactions to Iran strikes on Israel

Agence France Presse 04/15/2024

Countries around the world condemned Iran’s strikes on Israel, warning the attack could further destabilise the Middle East. Here are some of the main reactions: United Nations UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned “the serious escalation”. “I am…

Booms and sirens in Israel after Iran launches over 200 missiles and drones in unprecedented attack

04/14/2024

JERUSALEM (AP) — Booms and air raid sirens sounded across Israel early Sunday after Iran launched hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles in an unprecedented revenge mission that pushed the Middle East closer to a…

Iran seizes oil tanker; abducted Pinoy seamen now total 35

Jacob Lazaro 01/13/2024

Iran’s navy on Thursday seized a Greek-owned, Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker off Oman, carrying 18 Filipino crewmen, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). Hans Cacdac, officer in charge of DMW, said in an online press…

Iran: Islamic State group claims responsibility for suicide bombings, killing 84 people

Associated Press 01/05/2024

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Islamic State (IS) group claimed responsibility Thursday for two suicide bombings targeting a commemoration for an Iranian general slain in a 2020 U.S. drone strike, the worst militant attack to strike…

Iran : 95 people killed by twin bomb blasts

Agence France Presse 01/04/2024

Twin bomb blasts killed at least 95 people in Iran on Wednesday, ripping through a crowd commemorating Revolutionary Guards general Qasem Soleimani four years after his death in a US strike, state media reported.  Iran’s supreme leader…

Nobel Peace Prize goes to jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi

10/07/2023

OSLO — Imprisoned Iranian women’s rights advocate Narges Mohammadi won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in a rebuke to Tehran’s theocratic leaders and a boost for anti-government protesters, prompting the Islamic Republic’s condemnation. The award-making committee…

Cebu Daily Newscast: Student in Antipolo dies days after being ‘slapped’ by teacher

CDN Digital 10/04/2023

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Wednesday, October 4. Student in Antipolo dies days after being ‘slapped’ by teacher A Grade 5…

Gilas outlasts Iran, 84-83, to reach Asian Games semis

10/03/2023

MANILA, Philippines–Gilas Pilipinas nipped Iran, 84-83 on Tuesday to reach the semifinal round of the 19th Asian Games men’s basketball in Hangzhou, China. Justin Brownlee led the Filipinos with 36 points, powering the basketball-crazy country to its…

Iran realtor in trouble over house sale to dog

Agence France Presse 08/22/2023

TEHRAN — Iranian police have arrested the head of a real estate agency after a viral video showed his firm selling an apartment to a dog, officials said on Sunday. In the video, which spread widely over…

Tehran doctor tortured, killed after treating wounded protesters

Dale Arasa - @inquirerdotnet 12/18/2022

Dr. Aida Rostami, a 36-year-old physician, was found dead with signs of torture after being arrested for treating injured protesters in their homes. According to Iran International, Dr. Rostami’s body had one eye removed and half of…

AVC Cup : Philippines eyes semis slot, gears up for match against Thailand

Glendale G. Rosal 08/26/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — After beating South Korea on Thursday, August 25, the Philippines eyes a semifinal slot by battling Southeast Asian powerhouse Thailand in the AVC Cup for Women quarterfinals at the Philsports Arena on Saturday,…

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