The situation on the Lebanon-Israel border as of 18:00 on September 28, 2024, continues to deteriorate, with escalating military actions and significant casualties on both sides, News.Az reports.
Zorlu Tore, speaker of the Turkish Cypriot parliament, responded on Saturday to the UK's decision to deploy 700 additional troops to its sovereign bases on the island, which the UK claims is part of efforts to evacuate its citizens from Lebanon, News.Az reports citing foreign media.
On September 27, 2024, the election for the leader of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) took place, resulting in the victory of Shigeru Ishiba, an experienced politician and former Minister of Defense.
On Saturday, the Israeli air force targeted the southern suburbs of Beirut, striking the neighborhoods of Chyah and Borj El Barajneh, leading to ambulances being dispatched to the area, according to sources and witnesses, News.Az reports Anadolu agency.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov cautioned European nations against pursuing confrontation with Moscow, labeling it a "suicidal escapade" as the war with Ukraine continues, News.Az reports citing Digital Journal.
SpaceX launched a rescue mission on Saturday for two astronauts stranded at the International Space Station, sending a smaller crew to bring them home, but the return won't happen until next year, News.Az reports citing The Washington Times.
