Another deadly train crash in southern Egypt leaves at least 1 dead, 21 injured

People look at the wreckage following a locomotive's collision with a Cairo-bound passenger train in Minya, southern Egypt on Oct. 13, 2024. AP-Yonhap SEOUL, October 14 (AJP) - A locomotive collided with the rear of a Cairo-bound passenger train in southern Egypt on Sunday, resulting in at least one death and several injuries, officials reported. This is the second train accident in Egypt within a month. The collision occurred in Minya province, approximately 270 kilometers

October 14, 2024

Israeli tanks enter UN post in Southern Lebanon during evacuation operation

SEOUL, October 14 (AJP) - The UN peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon reported that Israeli tanks breached one of its posts in Ramyah, near the Israeli border last Sunday. According to the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), two Israel Defense Forces (IDF) tanks broke the main gate and demanded the lights be turned off. A few hours later, nearby gunfire caused smoke to enter the camp, leading to 15 peacekeepers suffering skin and stomach issues. The IDF claimed the tanks ente

October 14, 2024

Israeli strikes on Iran sparks debate on U.S. role

SEOUL, October 11 (AJP) - Israeli military strikes are targeting Iran's allies across the Middle East, potentially challenging Iran's influence, which grew after the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq. In both the U.S. and the Middle East, debates have surfaced about how Washington should respond as Israel targets Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Yemen, and continues its offensive against Hamas in Gaza. Some, like Richard Goldberg from the Foundation for the Defense of Democraci

October 11, 2024

Thousands dead, millions displaced as conflict rages in Gaza and Lebanon

SEOUL, October 11 (AJP) - Palestinian and Lebanese authorities have reported multiple strikes. A strike on a Gaza school sheltering displaced people killed at least 27, including a child and seven women, according to Palestinian officials. Israel continues to target what it says are militant sites in Gaza. Later on Thursday, Israeli airstrikes in central Beirut killed at least 22 and injured 117, according to Lebanon's health ministry. In southern Lebanon, an Israeli tank fired

October 11, 2024

Biden calls for diplomatic path in Lebanon, reaffirms strong support for Israel

SEOUL, October 10 (AJP) - U.S. President Joe Biden reaffirmed his unwavering support for Israel during a 30-minute phone call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid escalating tensions in Gaza and Lebanon. Vice President Kamala Harris, who is running in the upcoming U.S. presidential election, also joined the conversation. The White House statement emphasized Biden's commitment to Israel's security and condemned Iran’s recent missile attacks on Israel, which occur

October 10, 2024

Four Palestinians killed in Israeli special forces operation in Nablus

SEOUL, October 10 (AJP) - Israeli forces killed four Palestinians in Nablus, in the occupied West Bank, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. A fifth person was wounded during the attack, which local media reported was carried out by Israeli Special Forces in central Nablus. The Palestinian news agency Wafa said an undercover Israeli unit discreetly entered the city and opened fire on a vehicle carrying the victims. The wounded individual is being treated for shrapnel inj

October 10, 2024

U.S. calls for safety of UN peacekeepers as Israel expands operations in Lebanon

SEOUL, October 8 (AJP) - The United States has stressed the need to keep U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon safe, including protecting them from any potential threats from Israeli actions, according to the State Department. U.S. officials emphasized the critical role the peacekeeping mission plays in maintaining stability in Lebanon. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller noted that while Israel's ground operations in Lebanon remain limited, Israeli forces seem poised to expand

October 8, 2024

Israel commemorates one year since Hamas attack amid ongoing conflict

SEOUL, October 8 (AJP) - Israel recently held memorials to honor those killed and abducted in the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, as fighting continues in Gaza and Lebanon. The attack resulted in 1,200 deaths and 251 kidnappings. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to prevent such assaults in the future, highlighting the military's ongoing efforts to enhance security in the region. Since the attack, Israel's Gaza offensive has led to nearly 42,000 deaths, according

October 8, 2024

Macron calls for halt to arms to Israel, Netanyahu criticizes Western leaders

SEOUL, October 07 (AJP) - French President Emmanuel Macron called for an end to arms shipments to Israel for use in Gaza on Saturday, sparking immediate backlash from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Macron, speaking on France Inter radio, emphasized that the priority is to "return to a political solution" and stop arms deliveries to Gaza. At a summit in Paris, he expressed concerns over the conflict's continuation despite ceasefire calls and criticized Israe

October 7, 2024

Tunisia's Kais Saied set for re-election as political tensions mount

SEOUL, October 7 (AJP) - Tunisian President Kais Saied is set to win the presidential election with 89.2 percent of the vote, according to an exit poll aired on state TV, further consolidating his power after his controversial power grab three years ago. Official results will be announced by Tunisia's Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) on Monday. Saied, 66, faced two rivals: former ally and Chaab Party leader Zouhair Maghzaoui and businessman Ayachi Zammel, who was

October 7, 2024