Palestine
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Israeli strike kills Palestinian journalist Mahmoud Wadi in ‘safe zone’
Khan Younis: Thirty-two-year-old Palestinian journalist Mahmoud Wadi, known for his aerial documentation using drones, was killed in a targeted Israeli drone strike while working in central Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip.…
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Ms Rachel nominated in ‘Antisemite of the Year’ by advocacy group
American YouTuber, educator, and kids’ presenter, Rachel Anne Accurso, better known as Ms Rachel, was nominated for the “Antisemite of the Year” by advocacy group StopAntisemitism, sparking widespread outrage. StopAntisemitism describes itself…
- World
Oxford Union elects first Palestinian as its president
Oxford: A first in its 202-year history, Oxford Union, one of the United Kingdom’s most prestigious university societies, has appointed a Palestinian-origin student as its president. Arwa Hanin Elrayess, a Palestinian-Algerian student…
- World
UN chief reiterates call for irreversible progress toward two-state solution
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reiterated his call for irreversible progress toward a two-state solution, in a message on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. This year’s International…
- Middle East
UN chief calls for end to unlawful occupation of Palestinian territory
United Nations: Statehood for the Palestinians is a right, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said, while reiterating the call for an end to the unlawful occupation of the Palestinian territory. In remarks to…
- Middle East
At what stage did Miss Palestine exit Miss Universe 2025?
Nadeen Ayoub, the first-ever “Miss Palestine” contestant, made history by reaching the Top 30 at the 74th Miss Universe pageant, which concluded on Friday, November 21, in Thailand. This year’s competition featured…
- Middle East
Latest hostage remains returned by Hamas identified as Tanzanian student
Jerusalem: Israeli authorities confirmed Thursday that the remains of a hostage returned the previous day from Gaza are of a Tanzanian agricultural student in Israel who was killed on October 7, 2023,…
- Middle East
Israel returns bodies of 15 Palestinian prisoners to Gaza
Gaza Strip: Hospital officials in Gaza said they have received the bodies of 15 Palestinian prisoners from Israel. The announcement, made by officials at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, brings the number…
- Middle East
With 83 pc of its buildings destroyed, Gaza needs more than money to rebuild
Auckland: The Gaza Strip is a tortured piece of land that is about 40km long and 11km wide. Some 2.3 million souls are crammed into a space of around 360 square kilometres.…
- Middle East
Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safia faces extension on detention
Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safia, detained by Israel in 2024, is now facing an extension of his detention following a court decision. Amnesty International has called for the release of Dr Abu…
- Middle East
Saudi foreign minister, Donald Trump discuss Gaza peace plan
Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister prince Faisal Bin Farhan, on Monday, October 13, discussed the Gaza Peace Plan with United States President Donald Trump. The two leaders discussed the plan on the sidelines…
- Opinions
Time running out for Netanyahu as Gaza conflict winds down
It is relatively easy to fight a war with dreaded enemies on the front, but it is tougher to confront peace with its own citizens. This is the predicament of the Israeli…
- Middle East
Israel military starts puling back from Gaza under ceasefire deal
Israeli troops finally began withdrawing from Gaza in Palestine on Friday, October 10 as part of a ceasefire deal with Hamas. Some of the displaced people returned to their native places. Uncertainty looms…
- India
Delhi University students detained over pro Palestine protest
Students of Delhi University were detained by the police for organising a pro-Palestine protest on Thursday, October 9. The Fraternity Movement organised the protest. According to the Fraternity Movement, the mob objected…
- Hyderabad
EFLU students manhandled by ABVP members during Palestine solidarity march
Hyderabad: English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) students’ union alleged they were manhandled by the members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidharthi Parishad (ABVP) during a Palestine solidarity march held on the campus…