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12 Thai nationals killed in Hamas-Israel violence: Foreign Ministry

Bangkok: At least 12 Thai nationals were killed and 11 others kidnapped since the Hamas-Israel conflict erupted in the Gaza Strip on October 7, the Foreign Ministry in Bangkok announced on Monday.…
Jobs in UAE: Ajman Police is hiring; here’s how to apply

Abu Dhabi: If you’re looking for a job in the police sector in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), here’s an opportunity for you. Ajman Police have announced hiring for two positions and…

Hamas holding over 100 Israeli hostages

Jerusalem: The Palestinian Hamas militant group which launched an unprecedented surprise attack on southern Israel on October 7, has claimed that it was currently holding more than 100 Israeli nationals as hostages,…
Video: Did Israel drop poisonous white phosphorus bombs on Gaza?

Amid ongoing airstrikes that continue to bombard the Gaza Strip, reports have emerged alleging that Israel used poisonous white phosphorus bombs. Sharing a video, many social media users claim that Israel dropped…
Markets tumble in early trade amid tensions in Middle East

Mumbai: Benchmark equity indices tumbled in early trade on Monday as escalating tensions in Middle East triggered a risk-off in the market. Market analysts said investors preferred to remain on the sidelines…
Over 130 Israelis captured by Hamas, Islamic Jihad

Palestinian militant group Hamas and Islamic Jihad group claimed to have taken captive more than 130 of the Israelis who were abducted in the Gaza Strip. Hamas senior official Moussa Abu Marzouk…
Ten Nepali students killed in Hamas attack in Israel

Tel Aviv: As many as 10 Nepali students were confirmed dead in the ongoing terrorist attack by Hamas terror group in Israel, a Nepal Embassy official told ANI late on Sunday evening.…

Israel invokes Article 40 Aleph to declare war after 50 years

Israeli Political-Security Cabinet on Sunday, October 8, invoked Article 40 Aleph to officially declare war for the first time since 1973. This move comes after Hamas on Saturday, October 7, infiltrated southern Israel, sending…
Iranian President Raisi in touch with Hamas militant leaders

Gaza: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has talked to leader of Palestinian militant groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad (PIJ) after the latest developments, state media in Iran reports. Details of Ebrahim Raisi’s conversations…
Israel appeals Egypt to help release captives from Gaza

Tel Aviv: Israel has asked Egypt to intervene for the release of the injured, elderly captives held by Hamas in Gaza, media reports said on Sunday. There are an estimated 100 Israelis…
India, Saudi Arabia sign pact on clean hydrogen, supply chains

New Delhi: India and Saudi Arabia on Sunday signed a MoU on electrical interconnections, green and clean Hydrogen and supply chains. The MoU was signed between Power Minister R.K. Singh, who is…
Watch Hamas fighters paraglide into Israel before attack

Moments after Hamas fighters stormed into Israel, video clips showing how the highly-trained fighter descending into Israeli territory using motorised paragliders started breaking the internet. “It is like a scene from a…
Kerala pilgrim group struck in Israel after Hamas attack but safe

Thiruvananthapuram: A pilgrim group from Kerala was struck in Israel after conflict broke following the attack of Hamas and the counter attack by Israel. The pilgrims, however, said that they were safe…
Schengen-style unified visa to boost Gulf tourism on the cards

Jeddah: In a move to further boost economic growth of the region, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are likely to launch a Unified Gulf visa similar to Schengen-style visa for tourists,…
Tamil Nadu steps up security at Israeli establishments

Chennai: In the wake of the ongoing clashes between Hamas and Israel, the Tamil Nadu government has stepped up security at Israeli establishments and Jewish settlements. Director General of Police Tamil Nadu…