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Turkish Prez warns Israel against expanding Gaza operation
Istanbul: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has urged Israel to halt its military offensive in Gaza, warning that further escalation would only bring “more pain, death and tears”. “Expanding attacks on Gaza…
- World
Biden to move his demand for USD 100 billion in aid for Israel, Ukraine to Congress
Washington: US President Joe Biden is moving his demand to the Congress for $100 billion in military aid humanitarian aid for Israel and Ukraine and $100 million for Palestine. He said that…
- Middle East
Israeli airstrikes hit world’s 3rd oldest church sheltering hundreds of Palestinians
A Greek Orthodox church in Gaza, which was housing around 500 Palestinians who had fled their homes, was hit by an Israeli airstrike on Friday, October 20. The Palestinian health officials said…
- World
US Attorney General warns of rising threats related to Israel-Hamas conflict
Washington: US Attorney General Merrick Garland said that the Justice Department is seeing an increase in reported threats against Jewish, Muslim and Arab communities and institutions across the country amid the raging…
- Middle East
Watch: Makkah imam makes special dua for Palestinian people
Riyadh: Amid the ongoing conflict between the Israel and Hamas, the imam and preacher of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Sheikh Faisal Ghazzawi, made a special dua for ‘brothers and sisters in…
- Middle East
Targeting civilians in Gaza ‘heinous crime’, Saudi crown prince tells UK PM
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed bin Salman has strongly condemned the targeting of civilians in Gaza, stating it as a “heinous crime,” the Suadi Press Agency (SPA) reported.…
- Middle East
Saudi crown prince discusses situation in Gaza with UN secretary-general
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s crown prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, on Thursday, October 19, received a call from the secretary-general of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres. During the…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Pro-Palestine protests likely after Friday prayers, security beefed up
Hyderabad: Tight security arrangements are in place across the city as the authorities anticipate protests condemning Israeli use of force against Palestinians in Gaza after Friday prayers. Thousands of civilians have been…
- India
PM Modi condoles death of civilians at Gaza hospital in call with Prez Abbas
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to convey condolences over the loss of civilian lives in an attack on the Al Ahli hospital in…
- Middle East
Muslim footballers face suspension, backlash over posts on Palestine
Youcef Atal and Karim Benzema are among the Muslim football players facing backlash, and suspension for speaking on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war on their social media accounts. The war began on Saturday, October…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Qunoot-e-Nazila prayers for Gaza at Darulshifa on Friday
Hyderabad: To express solidarity with the people of Gaza and protest against Israel’s action in Palestine, ‘Qunoot-e-Nazila’ has been organised at the Jamia Masjid, Darulshifa, alongside the Friday prayers on October 20.…
- Middle East
Why do Egypt, Jordan fear sheltering Palestinian refugees from Gaza?
As Israeli bombardment on the Gaza Strip escalates following the Hamas attack on Saturday, October 7, Palestinians are in despair, searching for refuge. Questions have arisen as to why Egypt and Jordan…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: All-women Qunoot-e-Nazila prayers for Gaza held in Saidabad
Hyderabad: A group of women on Thursday, October 19, organised ‘Qunoot-e-Nazila’ prayers at the Eidgah Hazrath Ujaleshah in Saidabad in the city. A sizeable number attended the prayers with their children in…
- Middle East
UK PM Sunak arrives in Israel amid war with Hamas; death toll at 5,185
Amid the raging Israel-Hamas conflict, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak landed in Tel Aviv on Thursday, October 19 making him the second world leader to visit the war-torn nation after US President…
- World
Russia sends 27 tonnes humanitarian aid to Gaza amid Israel-Hamas war
Moscow: Russia has sent 27 tons of humanitarian aid for civilians in the Gaza Strip to be transported from Egypt, the country’s foreign ministry said on Thursday. Taking to X, Russia’s MFA…