Hezbollah's leader speaks on retaliation to Israeli aggression

SEOUL, August 26 (AJU PRESS) - Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah delivered a televised address following a significant exchange of fire between the Lebanese group and Israel. This exchange, which Hezbollah framed as retaliation for the Israeli assassination of its senior commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut last month, was a central focus of Nasrallah's speech. Israel claimed it had preemptively struck Hezbollah sites in Lebanon before the attack, minimizing the damage within Israel.

August 26, 2024

Biden stresses urgency of Gaza ceasefire in call with Netanyahu

U.S. President Joe Biden talks with reporters before boarding Air Force One at Chicago O'Hare International Airport in Chicago on Aug. 19, 2024. AFP-Yonhap SEOUL, August 23 (AJU PRESS) - President Joe Biden has emphasized the urgent need for a Gaza ceasefire and a hostage release deal in a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to the White House. During the Wednesday call, which included Vice President Kamala Harris, Biden stressed the importance of

August 23, 2024

Humanitarian aid reaches Darfur after border restrictions lifted

SEOUL, August 23 (AJU PRESS) - The World Food Programme (WFP) has announced that a convoy of humanitarian aid has entered Darfur, Sudan, offering temporary relief after Sudanese forces closed parts of the border with Chad to aid deliveries in February. On Wednesday, the United Nations agency reported that over a dozen trucks had delivered food to about 13,000 people suffering from famine in the Kereinik region of western Darfur. The WFP also mentioned that it has food supplies re

August 23, 2024

Hezbollah retaliates against Israeli strikes, firing rockets into Golan heights

SEOUL, August 22 (AJU PRESS) - Hezbollah fired several rockets at the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights in response to Israeli airstrikes deep within Lebanon, heightening fears of a wider conflict. The Israeli military said its airstrikes targeted Hezbollah's weapons storage facilities in the Bekaa Valley, which led to one death and 30 injuries, according to the Lebanese health ministry. In retaliation, Hezbollah, backed by Iran, launched rockets at Israeli military positions in

August 22, 2024

Unidentified attacks set Greek oil tanker on fire in Red Sea

SEOUL, August 22 (AJU PRESS) - A Greek-owned oil tanker, the Sounion, is currently on fire and adrift in the Red Sea after being attacked, as confirmed by British and Greek authorities. The incident occurred early Wednesday when two small boats opened fire on the vessel approximately 77 nautical miles west of the Yemeni port of Hudaydah, according to the U.K. Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). Following the initial gunfire, the tanker was struck by three unidentified projectiles, le

August 22, 2024

Oil prices hit two-week low amid Middle East tensions ease and China's economy slowdown

SEOUL, August 21 (AJU PRESS) - Oil prices fell by approximately 1 percent on Tuesday, hitting a two-week low as fears of Middle East supply disruptions eased. This followed Israel's agreement to a proposal addressing issues blocking a ceasefire in Gaza. Additionally, economic weakness in China further dampened fuel demand. Brent crude futures for October dropped 46 cents, or 0.6 percent, to $77.20 per barrel. Similarly, U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for September deli

August 21, 2024

U.S. accuses Iran of cyber attacks on presidential campaigns

SEOUL, August 21 (AJU PRESS) - The United States has accused Iran of orchestrating cyber attacks on the presidential campaigns of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump and conducting influence operations intended to exacerbate political divisions among American voters. This marks the first time that the U.S. government has directly assigned blame to Iran amid growing concerns about foreign interference in U.S. elections. In a joint statement released on Monday, the FBI, the Office of the D

August 21, 2024

Israel agrees to U.S. ceasefire plan, Hamas' approval awaited

SEOUL, August 20 (AJU PRESS) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted an American "bridging proposal" aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza. The proposal now awaits approval from Hamas. Blinken and Netanyahu held talks in Tel Aviv, which Netanyahu described as "positive." Netanyahu reaffirmed his commitment to a U.S.-proposed plan that includes the release of hostages held by Hamas, while also add

August 20, 2024

Hezbollah's new video reveals underground threat amid rising tensions

SEOUL, August 20 (AJU PRESS) - A recent Hezbollah video showcasing an underground tunnel network serves as a warning to its adversaries but leaves many specifics unclear. The video, titled "Our Mountains, Our Treasures," features fighters driving trucks and motorbikes through well-lit underground roads, some carrying what appear to be missiles. This suggests a vast tunnel system used to store and launch weapons, a resource Hezbollah could leverage in any future conflict with

August 20, 2024

Cholera epidemic and floods deepen Sudan's humanitarian crisis

SEOUL, August 19 (AJU PRESS) - Sudan is currently facing a cholera outbreak that has claimed the lives of nearly two dozen people and affected hundreds more in recent weeks, according to health authorities. Health Minister Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim reported on Sunday that the outbreak has resulted in at least 22 deaths, with 354 confirmed cases of cholera detected across the conflict-ridden country. The cholera epidemic was officially declared on Saturday, attributed to contaminated d

August 19, 2024