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UN inquiry accuses Israel of crime against humanity of extermination in Gaza

The United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry has accused Israel of carrying out a “concerted policy to destroy Gaza’s healthcare system” during its ongoing war with Hamas since October 7, 2023. In a statement issued by former UN High…

Hamas not to participate in Gaza ceasefire talks: official

Gaza: Suhail Hindi, a member of Hamas’s Political Bureau, stated at a press conference that the group “will not participate in the upcoming negotiations scheduled to resume on Thursday in the Qatari capital.” Hindi clarified that Hamas had sought a…

Gaza violence: BRICS expresses ‘grave concern’ over ‘unprecedented’ escalation

New Delhi: The BRICS nations on Monday expressed grave concern over the “unprecedented” escalation of violence in the Gaza Strip as a result of Israeli military operations and reaffirmed their support for Palestine’s full membership in the United Nations. At…

UNSC to hold emergency meeting after Rafah attack

New York:  The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will hold an emergency meeting on Tuesday, following the deadly airstrike by Israel near Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. The emergency meeting was requested by Algeria and supported by Slovenia, diplomats…

Antony Blinken meets UAE President in Abu Dhabi, discusses regional stability and humanitarian efforts

Abu Dhabi: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a crucial meeting with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi as part of his ongoing Middle East tour. The discussions centered around efforts to prevent the escalation…

Sri Lanka Navy Prepares Naval Ship Deployment to Counter Houthi Threat in Red Sea

Colombo: In a significant development, the Sri Lanka Navy announced on Monday its preparedness to dispatch a naval ship to the Red Sea to counter the escalating threat posed by Houthi rebels to merchant vessels. This move aligns with the…

Must raise voices against horrific injustice being perpetrated against Palestinians: Priyanka Gandhi

New Delhi: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra urged people on Monday to participate in a global strike demanding a ceasefire in Gaza to stop the “massacre” of the Palestinian people and called for raising voices against the “horrific injustice” being…

10 Nepali nationals killed in Hamas attacks in Israel

Kathmandu: Ten Nepali nationals have been killed and four others injured in Israel after the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a wave of rocket attacks in the country’s southern region, Nepal’s foreign ministry said on Monday. Hamas carried out a…

Nushrratt being safely brought back home after Hamas attack on Israel: publicist

Actor Nushrratt Bharuccha is “safe” and on her way to India after being stranded in Israel following the attack on the country by Hamas militants, said her publicist on Sunday. The actor had flown to Israel to attend the Haifa…

Fighter jets struck home of Hamas intelligence chief in Gaza: Israel Defense Forces

Tel Aviv: Israeli fighter jets hit a military facility at the residence of the terrorist group Hamas’ intelligence chief in Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces said. Sharing an update on the ongoing counter-offensive on social media platform X, the IDF…