Middle East
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Palestinian factions agree to independent technocratic body for Gaza governance
Palestinian factions, including Hamas and Fatah, have announced an agreement to establish a temporary, independent body of technocrats to administer…
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Israeli strike kills Hezbollah commander in Lebanon
According to Lebanese media, Karaki was related to Ali Karaki, the former chief of the Southern Front who was assassinated…
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Egypt’s Intelligence chief meets Palestinian V-P to discuss Gaza ceasefire deal implementation
Meanwhile, Cairo is hosting talks among Palestinian factions aimed at reaching consensus "within the framework of the second phase of…
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Saudi Arabia Abolishes Kafala System, Introduces New Digital Contract Framework for Expat Workers
In a landmark move to safeguard the rights of millions of expatriate workers, Saudi Arabia has rolled out sweeping labour…
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Israel receives two hostage bodies held by Hamas
Israel received the bodies of two unidentified Israeli hostages who had been held by Hamas in Gaza for two years,…
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Pakistan becoming next fertile ground for Hamas to rejuvenate: Report
Pakistan has now become a new ground for Hamas operatives. While the international community is focusing on demilitarising Hamas in…
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Israeli Ambassador extends wishes to people of India on Diwali
Israel's Ambassador to India Reuven Azar on Sunday extended greetings to the people of India on the occasion of Diwali.
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US warns of Hamas attack against Gaza civilians
The US Department of State said it has received credible reports suggesting Hamas is planning an imminent attack against Palestinian…
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Netanyahu says to run for PM again in Israel’s 2026 elections
In the last Israeli elections in 2022, Netanyahu's right-wing Likud party won 32 seats, and he was recommended by 64…
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Iran says ready to help ease Pak-Afghan tensions
Afghanistan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Saturday held a telephonic discussion amid growing…
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Slovenia warns of fragile Gaza ceasefire, calls for sustained peace efforts
Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon said that the current ceasefire in Gaza remains fragile and warned of complex challenges ahead…
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Israeli defence minister orders military to prepare plan to resume assault in Gaza if ceasefire collapses
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has warned that if Hamas does not demilitarise and return all bodies of hostages it…
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Taliban says 12 Afghans killed, over 100 injured in Pakistani military attack
Mujahid said that multiple Pakistani soldiers were killed in retaliatory action by Afghan forces, Afghanistan's leading news agency Khaama Press…
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Fourth body returned by Hamas does not belong to any hostage: IDF
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on Wednesday said that one of the four bodies returned by Hamas does not belong…
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Israel receives four more hostage bodies handed over by Hamas
Israel received the bodies of four hostages after they were handed over to the Red Cross by Hamas in Gaza.
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Hamas no longer holds any living hostage as remaining 13 make their way home: Israel
Hamas no longer holds any living Israeli hostage as the remaining 13 were handed over to the Israel Defense Forces…
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Gaza peace talks invitation reflects India’s growing influence
The current seat at the Gaza peace meeting underscores India's elevated status and influence in the Middle East, confirming New…
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Trump receives warm welcome in Israel as Hamas begins releasing hostages
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog welcomed US President Donald Trump on Monday as he arrived at…
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UN says its humanitarian scale-up in Gaza underway
The United Nations and its partners distributed hundreds of thousands of hot meals and bread bundles, both in the south…
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Netanyahu says Israel’s military campaign ‘not over’ despite Gaza ceasefire
"But the campaign is not over yet," he added, without giving further details. He said Israel still faces "very big…