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October 25, 2024 4:58 PM

Israeli forces kill 38 people in Khan Younis, storm north Gaza hospital, say medics

Israeli military strikes in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis killed at least 38 people since Thursday night and Israeli forces launched a night-time raid on a hospital in the north, Palestinian officials said. The Gaza health ministry sai...

October 25, 2024 3:51 PM

Pravasi Parichay 2024: Thirteen Indian women artists celebrate cultural heritage at Indian embassy in Riyadh

In a vibrant celebration of India's cultural diversity, thirteen talented Indian women artists are bringing their homeland's rich heritage to life at the Indian Embassy in Riyadh.The much-anticipated Pravasi Parichay 2024 opened its doors this week, ...

October 25, 2024 3:38 PM

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz calls for ‘political solutions’ to Russia-Ukraine, West Asia conflicts during India visit

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, currently visiting India, emphasized the need for collective global efforts to resolve major international conflicts, including the Russia-Ukraine war and the ongoing crisis in West Asia, in accordance with internationa...

October 25, 2024 10:58 AM

Three journalists killed in Israeli strike in southern Lebanon, media report

An Israeli strike early on Friday morning killed at least three journalists as they slept in a guesthouse in Hasbaya in southern Lebanon, Lebanese media reported. Those killed included cameraman Ghassan Najjar and engineer Mohamed Reda who worked fo...

October 25, 2024 9:13 AM

India hands over first tranche of humanitarian assistance to Lebanon

India's Ambassador to Lebanon, Noor Rahman Sheikh, on Thursday, handed over the first tranche of humanitarian assistance sent by India to Lebanon. Lebanon's Health Minister Firas Abiad received the consignment of medicines. Indian Embassy in Lebanon ...

October 24, 2024 11:58 PM

Nepal Army prepares contingency plans to rescue peacekeepers from Syria and Lebanon

The Nepal Army is preparing contingency plans to rescue Nepali peacekeepers deployed in Syria and Lebanon should the situation deteriorate further. The ongoing conflict between the militant group Hezbollah and Israel in Lebanon has created a slightl...

October 24, 2024 12:37 PM

US finalizes $20 billion share of $50 billion G7 loan to Ukraine

The U.S. on Wednesday finalized its $20 billion portion of a long-awaited $50 billion loan to Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets, announcing plans to start making funds available by year-end for economic and military aid. U.S. Treasury Secretar...

October 24, 2024 10:38 AM

Israel strikes Damascus, military site near Homs, Syrian defence says

Israel launched strikes on the Syrian capital Damascus and a military site near the western city of Homs on Thursday, the Syrian defence ministry said, as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken toured the region pushing for a halt to fighting. The I...

October 24, 2024 9:32 AM

Blinken Urges End to Gaza War in High-Level Saudi Talks

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday to discuss the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon.The high-level meeting focused on efforts to end military operations in both regions and address th...

October 24, 2024 9:33 AM

Main points from the BRICS declaration

Below are the key points from the Kazan declaration issued by the BRICS group after a summit in Russia. ON UKRAINE: "We emphasize that all states should act consistently with the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter in their entirety and inter...

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