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Turkey blames Israel’s strikes for worsening Syria crisis
Ankara: Israel’s “continued interventions on Syrian territory” are worsening the crisis in Syria, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said, according to a report by semi-official Anadolu Agency. “Any attack targeting Syria’s territorial…
- Middle East
Yemen’s Houthis claim responsibility for missile attack on Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport
Sanaa: Yemen’s Houthi group has claimed responsibility for launching a new “hypersonic ballistic missile” attack on Ben Gurion Airport in Israel, which was reportedly intercepted by Israel’s defence systems. “The missile attack…
- Middle East
Syria declares nationwide ceasefire after US-brokered deal with Israel
Damascus: The Syrian authorities on Saturday declared an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire, marking a significant turning point in the deadly sectarian clashes in southern Syria, which prompted a recent Israeli intervention with…
- Delhi
Pro-Palestine protest met with ‘Israel Zindabad’ chants in New Delhi
A peaceful pro-Palestine demonstration, organised by students, artists, academics, and activists turned ugly after they were met with chants of “Israel Zindabad“, “Jai Shri Ram” and “Bharat Mata ki Jai” in New…
- Middle East
Hezbollah leader says ready to confront Israel if necessary
Beirut: Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said that the group is fully prepared to confront Israel militarily if necessary, warning that Lebanon faces an “existential threat” from the ongoing “Israeli aggression” and US-backed…
- Entertainment
Superman review: Finally Hollywood grows a spine for Palestine
Hyderabad: When I first read a few reports of James Gunn’s Superman (2025) featuring David Corenswet being about Palestine, I thought maybe people were reading too much into it. But then one…
- Middle East
Israel to boost defence spending amid ongoing conflicts
Jerusalem: Israel will raise its defence spending by 42 billion shekels (about 12.5 billion US dollars) in 2025 and 2026, the ministries of finance and defence said Thursday in a statement. Local…
- Opinions
Opinion: Daily killing of Palestinians is the new normal
It is a daily brutal decimation of Palestinians. There is no attempt to stop it. Perhaps, we, the other humans, do not care. According to a recently published report, Gaza’s population has…
- Middle East
Here’s what triggered latest deadly violence in Syria, why it matters
Beirut: Clashes between government forces and members of a minority sect in Syria have drawn intervention by Israel and once again raised fears of a breakdown in the country’s fragile postwar order.…
- Middle East
Jolt for Netanyahu’s coalition as ultra-Orthodox Party exits
Tel Aviv: An Israeli ultra-Orthodox party that has been a key governing partner of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said early Tuesday it was leaving the coalition government, threatening to destabilise the Israeli…
- Middle East
Syria announces ceasefire after sectarian violence
Busra Al-Harir: Syria’s defence minister announced a ceasefire shortly after government forces entered a key city in Sweida province on Tuesday. The announcement came a day after sectarian clashes that killed dozens,…
- Middle East
Israel hits Syrian tanks as govt forces clash with Druze militia
Busra al-Harir: Israel’s army said Monday it has struck military tanks in southern Syria, where government forces and Bedouin tribes clashed with Druze militias. Dozens of people have been killed in the…
- Middle East
Iran open to nuclear program discussions, says FM Araghchi
Tehran: Iran has always been, and will be, “ready for talks” on its nuclear program, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said. “However, it should naturally be guaranteed that in case the…
- Middle East
Iran says 5 inmates at Evin prison were killed in Israel’s airstrike on Tehran
Tehran: An Israeli airstrike on Iran’s capital last month killed five inmates at Evin prison and resulted in the escape of several others, Iranian media reported Saturday. The semi-official ILNA news agency…
- Middle East
At least 60 Palestinians including children killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza
Deir al-Balah: Israeli airstrikes killed at least 60 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, including several children, hospital officials said Saturday. The children and two women were among at least 13 people who…
