Iran has reportedly launched ballistic missiles towards Israel, hours after the US and Tel Aviv conducted a joint attack against the country on Saturday.
In a statement, the Israel Defence Forces said it is "operating to intercept and strike threats".
It added that "sirens were sounded in several areas across the country following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward the State of Israel".
Saudi-owned vessel targeted in Red Sea, crew safe, state news agency says
Saudi Arabian state news agency on Thursday confirmed that tanker Encelia was ablaze after an assault while sailing in the Red Sea.
Rubio says US committed to helping end Ukraine war after meeting Lavrov
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday that the United States remains prepared to play a "constructive role" in helping bring an end to the war in Ukraine, following talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of an ASEAN gathering in Manila.
India's Modi promises fast-track courts on exam leaks, protesters want minister to quit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that "fast-track" courts would be set up to prosecute those behind exam paper leaks, his first public response after days of youth protests demanding the resignation of the education minister.
Czech army helicopter with five soldiers on board crashes, one dead
A Czech military helicopter crashed in the east of the country on Thursday, killing one of the five soldiers on board, the army said.
US House passes $1 trillion defence bill despite Iran, Israel concerns
The US House of Representatives narrowly passed its version of a massive defence policy bill, despite Democrats' concerns about its huge price tag, the Iran war and a provision that would boost Pentagon ties to Israel.
