Middle East
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Gaza fires rockets toward Israel amid Yom Kippur observance
Meanwhile, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said the military is completing the capture of the Netzarim Corridor, a buffer zone…
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Israeli govt appoints David Zini as new Shin Bet chief, to take office on Oct 5
Critics have claimed that a Shin Bet chief appointed by Netanyahu would work to stop the Shin Bet investigation into…
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Thankful for PM Modi backing Gaza peace plan: Israeli envoy Reuven Azar
Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar on Tuesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for backing the US-led peace…
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World leaders laud Trump’s 20-point peace plan to end conflict in Gaza
Several world leaders on Tuesday welcomed the US President Donald Trump's plan to end the Gaza conflict, facilitate the release…
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Hamas to review US ceasefire proposal as Arab, Muslim nations express support
Hamas has received a US-backed proposal aimed at ending the war in the Gaza Strip, presented by Qatari and Egyptian…
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Trade between Afghanistan, Pakistan witnesses decline in first half of 2025
Trade between Kabul and Islamabad has reduced during the first half of 2025, according to Afghanistan's Ministry of Industry and…
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Israeli warplanes strike Hezbollah targets in Lebanon
The Israeli military said its forces struck weapons depots used by Hezbollah "to advance and carry out terror attacks against…
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The Third Eye: Pak-Saudi pact is traceable to turbulent Middle East
A disquieting feature of the Iran-Israel conflict was that it got deepened as a potential ‘clash of civilisations’ between Islam…
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Yemen’s Houthis claim missile attack on Israel
Sarea said the missile attack was in response to what he called "Israeli aggression" on the Palestinian territory of the…
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Yemen’s Houthis claim missile attack on Israel
Sarea said the missile attack was in response to what he called "Israeli aggression" on the Palestinian territory of the…
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Israel 20 injured after Houthi drone attack hit Red Sea resort city
A drone launched from Yemen struck the southern Israeli resort city of Eilat, injuring at least 20 people, two of…
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Saudi Arabia, Qatar pledge $89 million to support Syria’s public sector: Report
Saudi Arabia and Qatar have announced joint financial support of 89 million US dollars to Syria, Saudi state media reported.
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Iran does not seek nuclear weapons: Pezeshkian
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the UN General Assembly that his country does not seek nuclear weapons.
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Sudan violence rages on as humanitarians battle cholera outbreak in Darfur: UN United
UN humanitarians reported a sharp deterioration in the humanitarian situation in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, while the…
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Rewarding terror: Netanyahu on UK, Canada and Australia recognising Palestine
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has lashed out at Britain, Canada, and Australia after the three nations announced their recognition…
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Extension of CPEC project into Afghanistan faces many challenges
Pakistan, Afghanistan, and China have agreed to extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into Afghanistan despite the strained relations between…
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Infectious traveller prompts measles alert for Sydney Airport
Australian health authorities have issued a measles alert for Sydney Airport after being notified of a confirmed case who was…
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Together, we will take partnership to new heights: Netanyahu’s birthday wishes to ‘good friend’ PM Modi
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared heartfelt wishes for Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday, lauding his accomplishments for…
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Israeli strike won’t stop mediation efforts for Gaza peace: Qatari PM
The Qatari prime minister made the remarks on Sunday, during a preparatory meeting with foreign ministers from Arab and Islamic…
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Ukraine claims strike on major oil refinery in Russia’s Leningrad region
The Ukrainian military said it struck the Kirishi oil refinery in Russia's northwestern Leningrad region.