Middle East

Mar. 1: ‘Axis of Resistance’ operations against Israeli occupation

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By Press TV Website Staff

Amid Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza, which has killed more than 30,000 Palestinians so far, including at least 14,000 children, resistance groups in Palestine and across the region continue their operations against the Tel Aviv regime and its Western backers.

The operations carried out by the Palestinian and regional resistance groups on Friday, March 1, are as follows:

Al-Quds Brigades’ operations on Mar. 1:

  • Shelled concentrations of Israeli soldiers around the Erez Crossing, north of Gaza, with a barrage of mortar shells.

  • Heavily shelled Askalan and settlements of the Gaza Envelope with a barrage of rockets.

Mujahideen Brigades’ operations on Mar. 1:

  • Destroyed an Israeli military Merkava-4 tank by targeting it with a “Saeer” guided missile, east of Jabalia in northern Gaza.

  • Downed an Israeli spy drone, southeast of Gaza, with a SAM-7 rocket.

Al-Aqsa Brigades’ operations on Mar. 1:

  • In a joint operation with the Nasser Salah Al-Din Brigades, shelled Israeli soldiers and their vehicles around the Abu Matibeq site with 82mm mortar shells.

  • Targeted the deployment of Israeli soldiers and their vehicles in Khan Younis city with a concentrated rocket barrage.

Hezbollah’s operations on Mar. 1:

Eastern sector:

  • At around 13:07 local time, Israeli soldiers in the Ma’yan Baruch settlement were targeted with drones.

  • At around 13:55 local time, Israeli soldiers in the vicinity of Ramim Barracks were targeted with missiles.

  •  At around 13:55 local time, Al-Baghdadi’s site was targeted with missiles.

  • At around 14:00 local time, Israeli forces were targeted in the vicinity of the Al-Manara site with missiles.

  •  At around 18:20 local time, the Ruwaisat Al-Alam site in Kafr Shuba was targeted with missiles.

Western sector:

  • At around 00:00 local time, the Mujahideen of the Islamic Resistance shot down an Israeli drone in Wadi Al-Uzziya.

  • At around 21:20 local time, the Khirbet Maar base was targeted with two Falaq missiles.

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Sports

Persepolis FC becomes Iranian top football team in Asia

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FIFA has introduced a new ranking tool that shows the current teams in line to qualify for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

The new extended format of the Club World Cup will launch in 2025 with 32 teams, including four from the Confederation of Asian Football.

Al Hilal and Urawa Red Diamonds have qualified for the competition so far. 

Only the teams with the best points in the ranking will be eligible to compete in the FIFA Club World Cup to be held in 2025. The highest body in world football has created a tool that offers real-time points classification for all confederations and which is accessible from the official FIFA website.

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US Woman Dies After Falling Ill On American Airlines Flight

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US Woman Dies After Falling Ill On American Airlines Flight

The flight from Dominican Republic was diverted to the Turks and Caicos Islands.

An American woman travelling on American Airlines Flight 2790 from Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, to Charlotte, North Carolina, tragically passed away after experiencing a sudden illness on the flight, according to The New York Post.

The 41-year-old passenger, identified by family members as an Indiana mother of two, became ill during the flight, prompting the crew to divert the plane to Providenciales International Airport in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Despite the crew’s efforts to revive the woman and the prompt response of medical personnel upon landing, she was pronounced dead at the local hospital. The Royal Turks and Caicos Island Police Force confirmed the incident and stated that a post-mortem examination will be conducted to determine the cause of death, according to the news outlet.

“A commercial flight was diverted to the Turks and Caicos this evening after a female passenger fell ill mid-flight. At 6:12 pm, the Police Control Room received a call from the Air Traffic Control Tower requesting medical assistance for a 41-year-old female, who at the time was receiving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR),” reads the Facebook post.

While the official identification of the dead is pending, a woman on Facebook also identified the passenger as her sister-in-law.

“We are in disbelief, and our hearts are broken,” Stephanie Quinn wrote in response to the Royal Turks and Caicos Island Police Force’s announcement.

Quinn described her sister-in-law as the only girl out of five siblings and the mother of two “beautiful children with big hearts and straight as.”

“She is still down there, so please take good care of her as she ventures home,” pleaded Quinn, who did not immediately respond to messages Friday.

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Hezbollah strikes Israeli military positions in solidarity with Gaza

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In this file picture, a flag of the Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement flutters in front of Israeli forces near the border village of Meis al-Jabal, southern Lebanon. (Photo by AP)

Hezbollah has conducted multiple strikes against Israeli military positions in the northern sector of the 1948 Israeli-occupied territories, in yet another retaliatory operation amid the war on Gaza.

Lebanon’s al-Mayadeen television, citing a brief Hezbollah statement, reported that the group launched two surface-to-surface Falaq (Dusk) missiles at Khirbet Ma’ar base late on Friday, and the projectiles hit the designated targets precisely.

Hezbollah fighters also struck a gathering of Israeli soldiers inside the Ruwaisat al-Alam outpost in the occupied Kfar Chouba Hills, causing casualties among the troops.

Moreover, the Lebanese resistance group targeted Israeli forces stationed near the al-Menara military site, leaving several soldiers injured as a result.

It also rained down rockets on other Israeli military sites, including one in the occupied Lebanese village of Hounin and al-Baghdadi outpost.

A gathering of Israeli troops came under a drone strike as the troops were about to take a position in the Ma’ayan Baruch kibbutz.

Additionally, Israeli soldiers positioned near Ramim barracks were targeted with a salvo of rockets. There were no immediate reports about possible casualties and the extent of damage caused.

The Israeli regime launched the devastating war on Gaza on October 7 after the territory’s Hamas-led Palestinian resistance groups carried out a surprise retaliatory attack, dubbed Operation Al-Aqsa Storm, against the occupying entity.

The Israeli military has also been carrying out attacks against the Lebanese territory since then, prompting retaliatory strikes from Lebanon’s resistance movement Hezbollah in support of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.

The movement has vowed to keep up its retaliatory operations as long as the Tel Aviv regime continues its onslaught on Gaza.

The Israeli war on Gaza has killed at least 30,228 people, most of them children and women. Another 71,377 individuals have also been wounded.

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Goa Boy Drowns In Swimming Pool At Family Friend's Birthday Celebration

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Goa Boy Drowns In Swimming Pool At Family Friend's Birthday Celebration

A 5-year-old boy drowned in a swimming pool in a residential complex near Panaji (Representational)

Panaji:

A five-year-old boy drowned in a swimming pool located in a residential complex near Panaji during a birthday party, police said today.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, they said.

“The boy, Daksh Mauskar, who lived at Valpoi village in North Goa, had come to Old Goa village along with his parents to celebrate the birthday of their family friend. When the celebration was on at the club house of the residential complex, the boy went to the swimming pool and fell into it without anyone noticing him,” a senior official from the Old Goa police station said.

“When Daksh was not found around, his parents initially thought that he must be playing with other children. However, he was later found in the swimming pool. He was pulled out and found to be unconscious,” he added.

The child was then rushed to a nearby private hospital and later shifted to the Goa Medical College, Bambolim, where he was declared dead.

The police have registered a case of accidental death and investigation into the case is on, the police official said.
 

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

World

Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on March 2

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Arman-e Emrooz:

Leader expresses hope elections’ results in favor of Iranian nation

Aftab:

Iranian nation gloriously holds elections

Abrar:

US again prevents UNSC from issuing statement against Israel 

Etedal:

Leader calls on nation to disappoint country’s enemies

Etemad:

Vote-counting process kicks off

Eghtesad-e Saramad:

Elections held across Iran

Pishro:

Iran successfully launches Pars-1 satellite

Servat:

Iran oil minister calls for de-politicizing energy trade

Jomhouri-e Eslami:

Flood hits Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan province

Kayhan:

Iranians disappoint enemies by participating in elections

IRGC military advisor martyred in Israeli strike on Syria

Pars-1 satellite successfully launched

MP

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Indian Killed In US In "Reprehensible Gun Attack", Centre's Swift Response

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Indian Killed In US In 'Reprehensible Gun Attack', Centre's Swift Response

Amarnath Ghosh was pursuing an MFA in Dance at the Washington University in Saint Louis.

New Delhi:

The Indian government has said they are in touch with US authorities and following the investigation into the murder of renowned Kuchipudi dancer, Amarnath Ghosh. He was shot dead on Tuesday while he was talking an evening walk in US’ Missouri.

Ghosh was pursuing an MFA in Dance at the Washington University in Saint Louis.

The Indian consulate in Chicago said that they are constantly following the investigation and are in touch with the local authorities.

“Deep condolences to family & friends of deceased Amarnath Ghosh in StLouis, Missouri.  We are following up forensic, investigation with police & providing support,” the embassy said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

“Consulate is extending all help to relatives of deceased Amarnath Ghosh. Taken up the case strongly with St Louis police and the University for investigation of the reprehensible gun attack,” the embassy added.

The incident was first highlighted by television actor Devoleena Bhattacharjee, who in a post on X had sought the help of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the case.

“My friend #Amarnathghosh was shot and killed in St Louis academy neighbourhood, US on Tuesday evening. Only child in the family, mother died 3 years back. Father passed away during his childhood. Well the reason, accused details everything are not revealed yet or perhaps no one left in his family to fight for it except his few friends. He was from kolkata. Excellent dancer , was pursuing PHD , was taking an evening walk and suddenly he was shot multiple times by an unknown,” Ms Bhattacharjee wrote.

Appealing to the Indian embassy and PM Modi, the actor wrote, “Some friends in US are trying to claim the body but still no update about it. Indian Embassy US kindly see to it if you could. Atleast we should know the reason of his murder.”

An exponent in four dance styles, Amarnath Ghosh was an alumnus of the Kalakshetra Academy in Chennai. Ghosh was the recipient of a National Scholarship for Kuchipudi, from the International Cultural Ministry. He was trained under Bobita Dey Sarkar, Sri M.V Narasimhachari and Padma Sri Adyar K Lakshman.

The tragic incident adds to a series of violent incidents against Indians or Indian-Americans in the United States in recent months. Recently, an Indian-origin motel owner was shot dead by a homeless trespasser in Newport city in the US state of North Carolina.

On February 10, a 41-year-old Indian-origin IT executive died after suffering life-threatening injuries during an assault outside a restaurant in Washington.

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Bundesliga: Freiburg’s late equalizer stalls Bayern Munich 2-2 draw

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Freiburg initiated the match energetically on their home turf, applying pressure on Bayern’s defense. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer swiftly denied Roland Sallai twice in the early minutes.

Published Date – 2 March 2024, 11:31 AM


Bundesliga: Freiburg’s late equalizer stalls Bayern Munich 2-2 draw


Berlin: Bayern Munich suffered another setback in the Bundesliga title race as Lucas Holer’s late equalizer helped Freiburg snatch a 2-2 stalemate in the 24th round on Friday.

Freiburg started brightly on home soil and pressed Bayern into defense, as goalkeeper Manuel Neuer denied Roland Sallai twice in quick succession in the opening stages.

Freiburg broke the deadlock in the 12th minute when Christian Gunter drilled home Nicolas Hofler’s lay-up from 18 meters into the top right corner.

The German giants lacked in ideas but managed to level the scores after Mathys Tel collected a loose ball following a corner, before curling the ball into the far post corner with 35 minutes played.

After the restart, Bayern gained a foothold into the match as Harry Kane missed the target two minutes into the second half, with both of the England striker’s long-range efforts no challenge for Freiburg keeper Noah Atubolu.

Thomas Tuchel’s men turned the tides in the 75th minute when Jamal Musiala danced through Freiburg’s penalty area before slotting past Atubolu into the far post bottom corner.

Freiburg stunned Bayern with the equalizer in the closing stages as a throw-in from substitute Michael Gregoritsch found Holer, who tapped home from inside the box.

Second-placed Bayern reduced the arrears to leaders Leverkusen to seven points for the moment, while Freiburg stayed on ninth position.

“We played an undisciplined first half, but we showed a great reaction after falling behind. After the break we dominated but gave away our narrow lead because of a moment of distraction,” commented Tuchel.

“The boys did a great job. They played with a lot of passion and will. We deserved a draw,” said Freiburg coach Christian Streich.

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Vikramaditya Singh's Big Move As Congress Tries To Douse Himachal Crisis

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Vikramaditya Singh's Big Move As Congress Struggles To Douse Himachal Crisis

Shimla:

Himachal minister Vikramaditya Singh has sent the Congress leadership in a huddle again after he removed his official designation from his Facebook bio. Formerly identified as the PWD Minister and an Indian National Congress member, his bio now just reads “servant of Himachal”. The Congress government in Himachal Pradesh almost fell after a Rajya Sabha election loss, and has since then been in firefighting mode.

Vikramaditya Singh, the son of six-time former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, met the other rebel Congress MLAs before leaving for New Delhi yesterday.

Sources reveal that Mr Singh could meet key BJP leaders in Delhi, including prominent figures like former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur and State President Rajiv Bindal.

He has publicly accused the Congress of disrespecting his father, even though they sought votes in the last assembly elections in his name.  

Simultaneously, the state government, led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, has appointed Ramapur MLA Nandalal as the Chairman of Himachal Pradesh Finance Commission, replacing Vikramaditya Singh. The move is seen as a measure that Mr Singh may have fallen out of favour within the party.

On Wednesday, as the Congress dealt with the challenge of cross-voting MLAs, Vikramaditya Singh had announced his resignation. He accused the Chief Minister of “negligence” towards his lawmakers and broke down as he accused the party of not allotting land for a statue of his father.

That same day the Congress pulled off a last-gasp maneuver to save itself, expelling 15 BJP MLAs to bring down the effective strength of the House and pass the state budget.

Soon after, Vikramaditya Singh took back his resignation.

The political saga will unfold today when the Himachal Pradesh Cabinet convenes at 11 am. The crisis exploded after the six rebels, and three independents who had professed their support, voted for the BJP’s candidate in this week’s Rajya Sabha election, and were then taken by the party.

The Chief minister has accused the rebel MLAs who voted against the party of being “black snakes” who sold their honour. “How can people who sell their honour for money serve the people of their constituency,” he said, while addressing a public meeting in Dharampur,” Mr Sukhu said.

In political life, people who betray their party which gave them a chance to contest elections are called “black snakes,” he said.

World

President Raeisi arrives in Algeria in first presidential visit in 14 years

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Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi (C) arrives in the Algerian capital of Algiers on March 2, 2024. (Photo by president.ir)

Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi has arrived in the Algerian capital to take part in a meeting of the world’s leading natural gas producers and to enhance the Islamic Republic’s cooperation with regional and international alliances.

Heading a high-ranking politico-economic delegation, Raeisi departed Tehran for Algiers in the early hours of Saturday to attend the 7th meeting of the leaders of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF).

During the visit, which comes at the official invitation of Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the Iranian chief executive is scheduled to meet with other top officials from the 19-member gathering of the world’s leading natural gas producers.

The two presidents are also set to sign several memoranda of understanding on the sidelines of the international meeting.

Raeisi’s trip marks the fourth visit of Iranian presidents to the North African country, which took place with a gap of about 14 years after former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s visit in 2010.

The GECF, which is comprised of 13 permanent members and seven observers, was established in 2008 based on an initial proposal by Iran as one of the world’s largest holders of natural gas reserves.

Raeisi’s trip comes on the backdrop of Iran’s efforts to boost relations with countries in North Africa, including Sudan, with which Iran had strained relations in recent years, and with Egypt, a country that has had no diplomatic relations with Iran since 1979.

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