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EU launches probe into Musk’s X over Israel-Gaza war
London: The European Commission has formally opened an investigation into Elon Musk-owned X, over an alleged spreading of illegal content and disinformation, in particular the spreading of terrorist and violent content and…
- Middle East
Israel asks 1.1M people in north Gaza to leave in 24 hrs: UN
United Nations: The Israeli military has informed the UN that it wants approximately 1.1 million people living in northern Gaza, which is about half of the population of the Hamas-controlled enclave, to…
- Middle East
After Israel releases ‘photos’, Hamas denies killing babies
Gaza: Hamas has denied its involvement in killing and beheading babies in southern Israel and said the allegations were “unethically and unprofessionally adopted by western media outlets”. “We firmly deny these allegations…
- World
UK PM Rishi Sunak deploys Royal Navy ships to support Israel
London: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has directed UK military assets to be deployed to the eastern Mediterranean to support Israel, reinforce regional stability and prevent escalation, Downing Street announced in London…
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UK PM Sunak unveils funding to protect Jewish community amid Israel conflict
London: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday announced a new support package, including GBP 3 million extra funding, targeted at enhanced protection for the country’s Jewish communities against antisemitic attacks in…
- India
Hindus offers special prayers in Varanasi’s Ganga Ghat for Israel
A gathering of Hindus came together at the Ganga Ghat to offer special prayers in a display of solidarity with Israel on Thursday, October 12. They raised an Israeli flag alongside Indian…
- Middle East
Former Hamas chief calls for day of jihad on Friday
London: A former Hamas chief has called for protests across the Muslim world on Friday in support of the Palestinians, urging the people of the neighbouring countries to join the fight against…
- Middle East
IDF chief Halevi admits military failed to prevent Hamas attack
Jerusalem: In his first public statement since the war between Israel and Palestinian terror groups in the Gaza Strip began, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. General Herzi Halevi acknowledged failures that enabled Hamas’s…
- India
India calls Hamas strikes on Israel ‘terror attacks’
New Delhi: India on Thursday described the strikes by Hamas on Israeli cities as “terror attacks” but at the same time reaffirmed its long-standing position, advocating negotiations towards establishing a “sovereign, independent…
- Middle East
For as long as America exists, Israel will never have to defend itself alone: Blinken
Jerusalem: Speaking after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday said that he is “incredibly grateful” to be back in Israel, “in this incredibly difficult moment,…
- Middle East
Israel carries out strike near Syria’s Damascus airport
Jerusalem: Syrian media outlets are reporting an alleged Israeli airstrike near the Damascus International Airport. The pro-government Sham FM radio said Syrian air defence is confronting the attack, Times of Israel reported.…
- World
Blinken visits Israel to show US support after Hamas attacks
Jerusalem: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday arrived in Israel in a show of support after the weekend’s deadly attacks by the Hamas, media reports said. Blinken is expected to…
- India
230 Indians expected to be brought back from Israel in first chartered flight
New Delhi: Around 230 Indians are expected to be brought back from Israel on Friday in a chartered flight under Operation Ajay, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. India launched the…