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Israeli family marks hostage's ninth birthday with call for solidarity

Middle East | October 24, 2023 8:18:16 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], October 24 (ANI/TPS): Ohad Monder-Zikri's family "celebrated" his ninth birthday on Monday by asking people to hang a balloon in solidarity with the Israeli hostages. ... read..

Sweden inches closer to joining NATO: Report

Stockholm | October 24, 2023 8:18:13 PM IST

Sweden inched a step closer to joining NATO on Monday after Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan sent accession protocols to parliament, CNN reported. ... read..

Israel: IDF asks Gaza residents to share verified, valuable information about hostages

Tel Aviv | October 24, 2023 8:18:10 PM IST

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has asked Gaza residents to share verified, valuable information about hostages being held in their area. ... read..

Kfar Aza, Be'eri and Hamas' own footage stand witness to massacre

Middle East | October 24, 2023 8:17:59 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], October 24 (ANI/TPS): Israel and a significant portion of the international community have been deeply affected by the events of Saturday, October 7, when Hamas carried out a coordinated land, air and sea attack on multiple communities ... read..

12 British nationals killed in Hamas attack, five still missing

London | October 24, 2023 7:19:08 PM IST

At least 12 British nationals were killed in the terror attack by Hamas on Israel, while five more are still missing, Jerusalem Post reported citing a spokesperson for British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. ... read..

Macron calls for international coalition against ISIS to be expanded to fight Hamas

Tel Aviv | October 24, 2023 6:17:25 PM IST

French President Emmanuel Macron, who is in Israel, on Tuesday called for the expansion of the international coalition which is fighting ISIS in Iraq and Syria, to also fight Hamas, while urging for "decisive relaunch" of the Palestinian peace process. ... read..

"I went through hell," says newly released Hamas hostage Yocheved Lifshitz

Tel Aviv | October 24, 2023 6:17:23 PM IST

One of the two hostages recently freed by the Hamas, Yocheved Lifshitz, has said she "went through hell" after being kidnapped by the terrorist group in the October 7 attack on Israel, CNN reported. ... read..

Washington state senator arrested in Hong Kong for carrying gun into city

Asia | October 24, 2023 6:17:09 PM IST

Washington state senator Jeff Wilson has been arrested in Hong Kong for carrying a gun into the city, according to a charge sheet seen by CNN. The politician called it an "honest mistake." ... read..

EL AL puts photos of captive Israelis on seats of humanitarian delivery flight

Middle East | October 24, 2023 5:15:58 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], October 24 (ANI/TPS): An EL AL plane that arrived at Ben Gurion Airport on October 24 wasn't filled with passengers or suitcases. In the absence of passengers, the charter flight, which was delivering medical supplies, placed photos of ... read..

Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif gets bail in Toshakhana case by accountability court

Islamabad | October 24, 2023 5:15:43 PM IST

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz supremo Nawaz Sharif was granted bail in the Toshakhana case by the accountability court on Tuesday, ARY News reported on Tuesday. ... read..

Delhi: Bhutan monks' delegation visit International Buddhist Confederation

New Delhi | October 24, 2023 5:15:33 PM IST

A distinguished delegation led by Khenchen Sangay Khandu Tshogi Lopen Rinpoche, representing the Central Monastic Body of Bhutan and accompanied by esteemed senior monks, visited the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC). The delegation was warmly re ... read..

Netanyahu draws comparison between recent Hamas attack, Holocaust

Tel Aviv | October 24, 2023 5:15:27 PM IST

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, addressing the ongoing Israel-Hamas war alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, drew a parallel between the Hamas attack on October 7 and the Holocaust. ... read..

Pakistan: Punjab interim government suspends Nawaz Sharif's sentence in Al-Azizia case

Lahore | October 24, 2023 4:16:39 PM IST

Pakistan's caretaker government in Punjab has suspended the sentence of the country's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in the in Al-Azizia reference, Geo News reported on Tuesday. ... read..

UAE leaders congratulate President of Zambia on Independence Day

Middle East | October 24, 2023 4:16:33 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 24 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia on the occasion of his country's Independence Day, which is celebrated on October 24. ... read..

UAE: Ajman Chamber, Thai delegation discuss cooperation in medical tourism investments

Middle East | October 24, 2023 4:16:29 PM IST

Ajman [UAE], October 24 (ANI/WAM): The Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has received a delegation from the VitalLife Scientific Wellness Centre in the Kingdom of Thailand to discuss ways of cooperation, exchange of experiences, and investment ... read..

Nepal celebrates Bijaya Dashami, people receive tika, blessings from elders

Kathmandu | October 24, 2023 4:16:25 PM IST

People in Nepal celebrating the tenth day of the festival of Dashain by receiving "tika" (mixture of vermillion powder, curd, rice grains) and blessings from elders. ... read..

Pakistan: Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari calls for immediate announcement of poll date

Islamabad | October 24, 2023 4:16:17 PM IST

Pakistan Peoples Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has called for the immediate announcement of the poll date considering the events that took place during the weekend, in an apparent reference to Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sha ... read..

Chinese Foreign Minister calls for preventing further escalation in Palestinian-Israeli conflict

Beijing | October 24, 2023 4:16:11 PM IST

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasised the need to prevent further escalation in the current Palestinian-Israeli conflict, citing its global impact and the critical choice between war and peace, China's official state news agency, Xinhua, reported. ... read..

Universities in Israel delay start of academic year till reserve call-up ends

Tel Aviv | October 24, 2023 4:15:47 PM IST

Universities in Israel will delay the start of the academic year until the massive call-up of reserve soldiers ends, but not before December 3, the Committee of University Presidents announced, The Times of Israel reported. ... read..

Emirates invites UAE nationals to join Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence Scholarship Programme

Asia | October 24, 2023 3:16:09 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], October 24 (ANI/WAM): The Emirates Group has called Emirati high school graduates to join its Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence (AMEL) Scholarship Programme, open for admissions now, to qualify for an array of positions across the Group's ... read..

Afghanistan: Women reiterate call for access to schools, universities

Kabul | October 24, 2023 3:16:05 PM IST

Several women in Afghanistan have reiterated the need to allow them to study in schools. The students noted that schools have remained shut for over two years, and they were not award of future plans to reopen schools, Afghanistan-based TOLO News reported ... read..

Pakistan electric supply company recover over USD 1.7 mn from pilferers

Islamabad | October 24, 2023 3:16:00 PM IST

In a series of actions against defaulters, Islamabad Electric Supply Company (Iesco) recovered PKR 474.63 million (approx.. 1.7 million USD) from 28,866 customers involved in electricity theft, Dawn News reported on Tuesday. ... read..

Israel Police Chief lauds Arab-Israelis, though disturbing incidents abound

Asia | October 24, 2023 3:15:58 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], October 24 (ANI/TPS): Israel Police Commissioner Yaakov Shabtai praised Arab-Israelis' "exemplary behavior" amid Israel's war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. ... read..

Increasing involvement of women in drug trade in Punjab's Kapurthala raises concerns: Report

Kaputhala (Punjab) | October 24, 2023 3:15:46 PM IST

Recent reports have indicated a surge in the involvement of women in drug trade in villages like Dogranwal, Boot, Lakkhan Khole, and Hamira, raising concerns among law enforcement and the local population, Khalsa Vox reported. ... read..

'Actress' arrested for praising terrorists: Israel police

Middle East | October 24, 2023 3:15:38 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], October 24 (ANI/TPS): As the war in Gaza continues, the Israel Police said it is fighting against incitement and support for terrorism all the time. As such, police officers of the North District arrested an actress and social media "i ... read..

Macron likely to meet Palestinian President, as Israel visit gets underway

Tel Aviv | October 24, 2023 3:15:36 PM IST

French President Emmanuel Macron will meet his Palestinian counterpart Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah on Tuesday, The Times of Israel reported the Palestinian Authority leader's office as saying. ... read..

Toshkhana case: Former Pakistan PM Sharif to appear in court today

Islamabad | October 24, 2023 2:16:24 PM IST

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo, Nawaz Sharif is scheduled to appear in the accountability court and the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday. ... read..

MoEc inks agreement with SCA, Economic Security Centre of Dubai to enhance auditing profession oversight

Asia | October 24, 2023 2:16:01 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 24 (ANI/WAM): The Ministry of Economy (MoEc) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and the Economic Security Centre of Dubai to enhance oversight and supervision of auditors w ... read..

Israel shows raw footage of Hamas atrocities to Journalists

Tel Aviv | October 24, 2023 1:20:00 PM IST

Making the atrocities of Hamas loud and clear and an important issue in the world, the Israeli security forces conducted a press conference in which over 200 journalists attended the meeting on Monday. ... read..

"My mission is to build concrete cooperation projects that bring people of India, France closer," French envoy

New Delhi | October 24, 2023 1:19:57 PM IST

French Ambassador to India Thierry Mathou has said that his mission is to build concrete cooperation projects that bring the people of France and India closer, make the two nations more prosperous and protect the planet. ... read..

Israel Defence Forces says it struck over 400 terrorist targets in past 24 hours

Tel Aviv | October 24, 2023 1:19:53 PM IST

Amid its ongoing conflict with Hamas, Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Tuesday said it carried out strikes at more than 400 terrorist targets in the past 24 hours. The IDF asserted that it will continue operating to ensure the safety of innocent civilians. ... read..

Biden administration unveils proposed reforms to controversial H-1B Visa programme

Washington, DC | October 24, 2023 1:19:45 PM IST

The Biden administration has revealed its proposed reforms for the H-1B visa programme, addressing allegations that it has been misused by major tech companies to the detriment of American workers, Fox Business reported. ... read..

Baloch National Movement stages protest in Germany over human rights violations in Balochistan

Berlin | October 24, 2023 12:16:28 PM IST

The Baloch National Movement (BNM) organized a series of protests and awareness campaigns in various cities across Germany to shed light on the issue of enforced disappearances in Balochistan. ... read..

"More purposeful UN will deliver on Global South's expectations, aspirations": EAM S Jaishankar

New Delhi | October 24, 2023 12:16:22 PM IST

On the occasion of 78th United Nations Day, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday reaffirmed India's commitment to the UN and its charter. He stressed that a "more purposeful" UN will deliver on the aspirations and expectations of the Global ... read..

French President Macron arrives in Tel Aviv amid Israel-Hamas war

Tel Aviv | October 24, 2023 12:16:14 PM IST

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday arrived in Tel Aviv amid ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas to express his country's solidarity with Israel ... read..

Sri Lanka announces free visa entry for Indians

Colombo | October 24, 2023 12:16:12 PM IST

Sri Lanka will allow visa-free entry to visitors from seven countries, including India, China and Russia, under a pilot project the country's foreign affairs minister said on Tuesday. ... read..

"Working together as Iron Fist to eliminate Hamas": Israel PM Netanyahu

Tel Aviv | October 24, 2023 11:17:20 AM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he along with Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and Israeli Defence Forces Chief of Staff Lt General Herzi Halevi are at the security assessment working together as an "iron fist" to eliminate Hamas. ... read..

UNGA President to convene Emergency session on October 26

New York | October 24, 2023 11:17:16 AM IST

United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Dennis Francis on Tuesday informed that he will convene the UNGA Emergency special session on October 26 as he received the request letter from the Permanent Representative of Jordan and many others to resu ... read..

"Barbaric terrorists": Indian-American Congressman Thanedar calls to "eliminate" Hamas

Washington, DC | October 24, 2023 11:17:14 AM IST

Indian American Congressman Shri Thanedar has described the Hamas as "barbaric" terrorists who should be eliminated and its military capabilities dismantled. ... read..

"India only country with no history of antisemitism": Diasporas come out in support of Israel at Congressional briefing

Washington, DC | October 24, 2023 9:17:35 AM IST

Nissim Reuben, Program Director of Indian-Jewish Relations at the American Jewish Committee (AJC), said at a Congressional briefing in support of Israel that India is the only country with no history of antisemitism. ... read..

Five Eyes' intellegence leaders accuse China of stealing 'intellectual property, trade secrets, and personal data'

New York | October 24, 2023 9:17:33 AM IST

The intelligence leaders of the 'Five Eyes' countries have accused China of posing a threat to the world, alleging that the country is stealing intellectual property, trade secrets, and personal data all across the world, as reported by CBS News. ... read..

UK envoy Alex Ellis pays tribute to Bishan Singh Bedi

New Delhi | October 24, 2023 9:17:22 AM IST

United Kingdom High Commissioner to India Alex Ellis has paid tribute to legendary spinner Bishan Singh Bedi, who died on Monday. Ellis said that his first sight of someone from India was watching Bedi play cricket. ... read..

Hamas releases two more hostages from captivity in Gaza

Tel Aviv | October 24, 2023 8:19:09 AM IST

Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, the terrorist group on Tuesday released two more hostages, The Times of Israel reported, adding that they were identified as Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz. ... read..

Indian Embassy in Kuwait organises 'India-Kuwait Technology Conference'

Kuwait City | October 24, 2023 7:18:25 AM IST

The Indian Embassy in Kuwait, along with the National Association of Software and Services Company of India (NASSCOM), the Indian Business and Professional Council (IBPC), and the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), organised an 'India-Kuwait ... read..

"Her body was lying on the floor, I shot her too": Israel Securities Authority drops chilling video of Hamas terrorists confessing acts

Tel Aviv | October 24, 2023 6:16:26 AM IST

The Israel Securities Authority (ISA) released a video clip on Monday, purportedly showing Hamas terrorists confessing their active participation in the deadly terror attacks in southern Israel on October 7. ... read..

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expected to visit US this week, say senior officials

Washington, DC | October 24, 2023 6:16:20 AM IST

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to visit Washington, DC, later this week, US senior officials said, according to CNN. ... read..

"Must never lose sight of how essential the two-state solution is": UK PM Rishi Sunak amid Israel-Hamas war

London | October 24, 2023 6:16:19 AM IST

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Tuesday said Hamas terrorists care more about their paymasters in Iran than the children they hide behind, adding that Hamas was "not only a threat to Israel but to many others across the region". ... read..

Rail communications in Dhaka resume, toll from collision rises to 17

Dhaka | October 24, 2023 5:16:44 AM IST

The death toll from the collision between a passenger train and a rear-ended goods train in Bhairab upazila at Kishoreganj in Bangladesh rose to 17, Dhaka Tribune reported. ... read..

"They have been supporting Hamas for years": Top White House official puts Iran in dock

Washington, DC | October 24, 2023 4:17:54 AM IST

US National Security Council (NSC) coordinator for strategic communications, John Kirby, on Tuesday said Iran has been supporting the terrorist group Hamas for years and the latter would not be able to exist without Tehran's help. ... read..

'Five Eyes' intelligence leaders flag China's "global espionage"

New York | October 24, 2023 2:18:19 AM IST

The intelligence leaders of the 'Five Eyes' countries flagged concerns over an ongoing global espionage by China, CBS News reported. ... read..

EU new envoy presents credentials to President Murmu, says strategic partnership with India significant

New Delhi | October 24, 2023 2:18:17 AM IST

Newly appointed European Union (EU) ambassador to India, Herve Delphin, presented his Letters of Credence to President Droupadi Murmu at an official ceremony of Rashtrapati Bhawan on Monday, stressing that the strategic partnership with India is one of th ... read..

Tent City for displaced Israelis being built in Ramat Gan

Middle East | October 24, 2023 12:17:35 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], October 23 (ANI/TPS): A tent city is being built in Ramat Gan to house some of the more than 200,000 Israelis internally displaced by the war with terrorists from the Gaza Strip and Lebanon. ... read..

Israel evacuates protected animals from endangered areas

Middle East | October 24, 2023 12:17:22 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], October 23 (ANI/TPS): Dozens of protected wild animals were evacuated from the animal corner in Kibbutz Kfar Giladi, located near the border with Lebanon in the north of Israel - by teams from the Nature and Parks Authority, the Ministr ... read..

Lithuania envoy explores linguistic connections between Sanskrit, Lithuanian

New Delhi | October 24, 2023 12:17:11 AM IST

In a concerted effort to strengthen the cultural and linguistic bonds between India and Lithuania, a Lithuanian Sanskrit scholar, Vytis Vidunas, and Ambassador of Lithuania to India, Diana Mickeviciene, have embarked on a mission to explore the deep-roote ... read..

"We're in battle of civilisation against barbarism": Netanyahu to Dutch PM

Tel Aviv | October 24, 2023 12:16:58 AM IST

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday met Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and told him that "we are in a battle of civilisation against barbarism," The Times of Israel reported. ... read..

Ex-EU envoy faces flak for demonstrating use of paragliders, which gave idea to Hamas: Report

New York | October 23, 2023 11:18:43 PM IST

A former European Union envoy to Gaza has been chastised for allegedly enabling Hamas to use paragliders, the same devices used by them to invade Israel and kill over 1,400 people there, the New York Post reported. ... read..

Women in PoK hit the streets to raise issues of high inflation, load shedding

Muzaffarabad | October 23, 2023 11:18:41 PM IST

The people in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) are infuriated over their unending woes due to issues like high inflation, frequent load shedding, unemployment and other violations of human rights. ... read..

"India has very important nuclear power generation as...": IAEA Chief Grossi

New Delhi | October 23, 2023 11:18:34 PM IST

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi called India's nuclear power generation as a part of its 2047 vision of a decarbonised economy "very" important and said that IAEA is collaborating with New Delhi in various sect ... read..

Empowering Women through Sports: Dubai Women's Triathlon 2023

Others | October 23, 2023 11:18:32 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], October 23 (ANI/WAM): In an extraordinary display of athleticism and determination, Dubai Ladies Club organised and hosted, in cooperation with the Dubai Sports Council, the sixth edition of the Dubai Women's Triathlon on Sunday. ... read..

PM Modi speaks with Jordan's King, express concerns on terrorism, loss of civilian lives

New Delhi | October 23, 2023 10:16:57 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a crucial telephonic conversation with and King Abdullah II of Jordan to address the escalating situation between Israel and Hamas. The leaders shared their concerns over terrorism, and the loss of civilian lives in the w ... read..

DEWA CEO, Consul-General of Switzerland explore collaboration in renewable energy

Middle East | October 23, 2023 10:16:40 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], October 23 (ANI/WAM): Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) held a meeting with Angelica Schempp, Consul-General of Switzerland in Dubai, and discussed fostering collaboration in the clean and ren ... read..

National Centre of Meteorology concludes CLOUDIX Field Campaign

Asia | October 23, 2023 10:16:35 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 23 (ANI/WAM): The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has concluded its field campaign titled "Cloud-Aerosol-Electrical Interactions for Rainfall Enhancement Experiment (CLOUDIX)" through the UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhan ... read..

UAE humanitarian team distributes food baskets to residents of Chadian city of Amdjarass

Middle East | October 23, 2023 10:16:33 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], October 23 (ANI/WAM): The UAE humanitarian team in the Chadian city of Amdjarass continues its efforts to assess the needs of Sudanese refugees and the local community through field visits to villages and towns surrounding the city. ... read..

If we don't defeat Hamas, extremists will raise their heads: Israeli envoy Gilon

New Delhi | October 23, 2023 10:16:31 PM IST

Ambassador of Israel to India, Naor Gilon, emphasised the global importance of defeating Hamas to prevent the resurgence of extremism, echoing the sentiment that the fight against terrorism, especially terror groups like Hamas, remains a paramount concern ... read..

Indian Military Training Team in Bhutan celebrates its 61st raising day

Thimphu | October 23, 2023 9:18:13 PM IST

The Indian Military Training Team (IMTRAT) in Bhutan on Monday celebrated its 61st raising day in the presence of Finance Minister of Bhutan, Lyonpo Namgay Tshering, Indian Army said. ... read..

IDF gathers raw, unedited footage of assault from Hamas bodycam, local phones, labels them 'wild terrorists'

Tel Aviv | October 23, 2023 9:17:45 PM IST

The terrorist group Hamas should not be called fighters but "wild terrorists" for giving orders to slaughter and burn civilians, Israel Defence Forces spokesperson Major General Michael Edelstein said on Monday. ... read..

Nedaa, Dubai Customs sign MoU to enhance digital solutions

Asia | October 23, 2023 9:17:36 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], October 23 (ANI/WAM): The Professional Communication Corporation, Nedaa concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Customs aiming to develop cooperation and partnership, and exchange experiences and knowledge between the two par ... read..

PM Modi meets IAEA chief, explore avenues for expanding role of nuclear energy

New Delhi | October 23, 2023 9:17:26 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi on Monday and held discussions on exploring avenues for expanding the role of nuclear energy to meet the net zero commitment. ... read..

MEA Secy Kumar meets IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, discusses peaceful use of nuclear science, tech

New Delhi | October 23, 2023 8:17:24 PM IST

Ministry of External Affairs, Secretary (East), Saurabh Kumar met the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi on Monday and discussed various issues of mutual interest, including the strengthening of cooperation between In ... read..

Keeping with annual tradition, Nepal's Taleju Temple opens for public on ninth day of Dashain

Kathmandu | October 23, 2023 7:19:12 PM IST

Thousands of pilgrims flocked to Taleju Bhawani temple in Basantapur Durbar Square as the shrine, keeping with tradition, opened its doors for the public on Monday on the occasion of the Nawami (ninth day) of Dashain festival. ... read..

Bangladesh train collision leaves 12 dead, several injured

Dhaka | October 23, 2023 7:18:57 PM IST

A passenger train on Monday afternoon, rear-ended a goods train in Bhairab upazila, Kishoreganj, resulting in at least 12 fatalities and multiple injuries, Dhaka Tribune reported. ... read..

Meghalaya: Indian, Malaysian armies participate in Exercise Harimau Shakti-2023

Umroi (Meghalaya) | October 23, 2023 7:18:55 PM IST

A joint bilateral training exercise "Exercise Harimau Shakti 2023", between the Indian and Malaysian Armies commenced on Monday in Umroi Cantonment, India, informed the Defence PRO of Guwahati. ... read..

Ambassador of France to India Thierry Mathou submits credentials to President Murmu

New Delhi | October 23, 2023 7:18:35 PM IST

Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India, presented his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhawan on Monday. ... read..

Israel's former PM takes responsibility for failures leading to Hamas' Oct 7 attack

Tel Aviv | October 23, 2023 7:18:31 PM IST

Israel's former prime minister Naftali Bennett said he bears the responsibility for the significant failures that paved the way for the devastating Hamas attack on October 7, The Times of Israel reported. ... read..

Pakistan Apex Court declares trial of civilian in military courts as null and void

Islamabad | October 23, 2023 6:18:35 PM IST

The five-member bench of the Pakistan Supreme Court unanimously declared civilians' trials in military courts null and void. The ruling came while hearing the petitions challenging the trial of civilians involved in the May 9 riots triggered by the arrest ... read..

Pakistan: Chaman border protest escalates over passport, visa policy

Quetta | October 23, 2023 6:18:22 PM IST

The workers, supporter and members of all party traders' alliance continued their protest in Chaman city of Balochistan for the second consecutive day against the Pakistan government's decision to make valid passports and visas mandatory for crossing Pak- ... read..

Israel-Hamas war: Third humanitarian aid convoy enters Gaza

Gaza Border | October 23, 2023 6:18:18 PM IST

A third fleet of vehicles carrying essential aid made its way into Gaza through the Rafah crossing with Egypt, as reported by CNN. ... read..

Bhutanese taxi driver in Thimphu and his story testament to goodness

Thimphu | October 23, 2023 6:18:14 PM IST

In a heartwarming gesture, a 31-year-old Bhutanese cab driver in Thimphu, Tshering Dorji, went above and beyond the call of duty by returning the misplaced bag of a tourist. The bag, notably, had cash and other valuables, according to Bhutan Live. ... read..

Dubai to host 'Arab Health 2024' in January

Asia | October 23, 2023 6:18:10 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], October 23 (ANI/WAM): Dubai is set to host the 2024 edition of Arab Health from January 29 to February 1, 2024, with an expanded site and a growing international presence. ... read..

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen heads to New York with families of hostages held by Hamas

Tel Aviv | October 23, 2023 5:18:35 PM IST

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen is heading to New York Monday night to speak at the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday on the Hamas attacks and Israel's war against the terror organisation, The Times of Israel reported. ... read..

Indian diaspora holds protest in France over Pakistan's failure to respect human rights in PoK

Paris | October 23, 2023 5:18:33 PM IST

Members of the Indian community and friends of India in France observed Black Day on October 22 as on this day in 1947 Pakistani invaders illegally entered Jammu and Kashmir and plundered and committed atrocities. ... read..

Egypt offers to set up tent city, field hospital inside Gaza

Middle East | October 23, 2023 5:18:31 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], October 23 (ANI/TPS): Fearing a mass migration into the Sinai, Egypt offered on Monday morning to set up a tent city inside Gaza for Palestinians displaced by the war. ... read..

Sharjah Airport records over 4 million passengers in Q3 2023

Middle East | October 23, 2023 4:18:26 PM IST

Sharjah [UAE], October 23 (ANI/WAM): Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) held a meeting with Angelica Schempp, Consul-General of Switzerland in Dubai, and discussed fostering collaboration in the clean and r ... read..

"Israel did fail on various fronts during Hamas attack" says IDF officer

By Ashoke Raj Tel Aviv | October 23, 2023 4:18:24 PM IST

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) representative Major Doron said on Monday that during the October 7 attack by Hamas, Israel had failed on multiple fronts of security, including intelligence, military, and many others. ... read..

Israel has eliminated 20 Hezbollah cells in southern Lebanon: IDF

Tel Aviv | October 23, 2023 4:18:22 PM IST

Israel Defence Forces (IDF) spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari has said the military has carried strikes to eliminate 20 Hezbollah cells in southern Lebanon since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, The Times of Israel reported. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar, IAEA Director General discuss developmental significance of nuclear energy

New Delhi | October 23, 2023 3:17:54 PM IST

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday met International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi, the two discussed the developmental significance of nuclear energy and exchanged views on non-proliferation, international ... read..

India, Germany have wonderful cooperation, great future awaits two countries: Ambassador Philipp Ackermann

New Delhi | October 23, 2023 2:17:19 PM IST

German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann has said India, Germany have had wonderful cooperation so far and a great future awaits the two countries. ... read..

Philippines summons Chinese envoy over "provocative actions" in South China Sea

Manila | October 23, 2023 1:18:11 PM IST

The Philippines summoned the Chinese ambassador on Monday after two near collisions between Chinese and Filipino ships over the weekend in the disputed South China Sea, local media reported. ... read..

Pakistan International Airlines cancels flights over non-payment of dues to fuel supplier

Islamabad | October 23, 2023 1:18:09 PM IST

Pakistan International Airline (PIA) flights have been severely affected as Pakistan State Oil (PSO) stopped fuel supply to the national carrier over non-payment of dues to the company, Geo News reported on Monday. ... read..

Pakistan: PTI chief Imran Khan, vice chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi charged in cypher case

Islamabad | October 23, 2023 1:18:07 PM IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan and the party's vice chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi have been charged in the cypher case, Geo News reported. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 jolts China

Qinghai | October 23, 2023 1:17:58 PM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 on the Richter scale jolted China's Qinghai on Monday morning, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) stated. ... read..

G20 bridged strong positions, deep divides: EAM Jaishankar

New Delhi | October 23, 2023 12:17:23 PM IST

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar has said the G20 bridged strong positions, deep divides and turned out to be far better than most people expected. ... read..

Nawaz Sharif's return to Pakistan ignites hope for his party

Islamabad | October 23, 2023 12:17:05 PM IST

Three-time former Pakistan Prime Minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif's return to his home country after four years of exile has boosted the political fortunes of his party, The Geo News reported on Monday. ... read..

UN Palestinian Refugee Agency says 29 staff killed since Gaza conflict began

Tel Aviv | October 23, 2023 11:18:50 AM IST

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has said that 29 of its colleagues in Gaza have been killed since October 7, half of them UNRWA teachers. ... read..

Family of Indian American Jasmer Singh killed in attack in Queens want hate crime charge against accused

New York | October 23, 2023 11:18:36 AM IST

An Indian American man Jasmer Singh living in Queens, New York has died following an attack that followed moments after his car accident, as per the police, CBS News reported. ... read..

Hamas terrorists found carrying instructions for cyanide-based chemical bombs: Report

Middle East | October 23, 2023 10:18:16 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], October 23 (ANI/TPS): Hamas terrorists killed in the October 7 attack on southern Israel were discovered carrying instructions on how to deploy cyanide-based chemical bombs, Israeli officials have revealed, the New York Post reported. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 jolts Myanmar

Naypyidaw | October 23, 2023 9:15:47 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 on the Richter scale jolted Myanmar on Monday morning, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..

Israel allocates millions for sports activities for public during war

Middle East | October 23, 2023 9:15:44 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], October 23 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Minister of Culture and Sports Miki Zohar allocated approximately 20 million Shekels (USD 4.9 million) for emergency activities through the National Emergency Authority, the Association of Schools and the ... read..

Hamas leaves behind booby-trapped children's bags

Middle East | October 23, 2023 9:15:42 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], October 23 (ANI/TPS): The IDF's Yahalom Unit, a combat engineering special forces unit, is continuing with the dangerous and painstaking task of collecting explosives and weapons that Hamas terrorists used for the October 7 massacre. ... read..

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