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Topic: Free Palestine

Trump’s envoy Witkoff visits Israel to push Gaza aid, truce efforts

Steve Witkoff will meet Israeli PM Netanyahu as Israel faces rising global pressure over Gaza, with Canada now joining Western nations backing recognition of a Palestinian state.

UK backs future Palestinian statehood, says ceasefire top priority right now

British cabinet minister Peter Kyle's backing comes after French President Macron's plan to recognise Palestine drew strong condemnation from Israel & the US.

US, Israel pull out of Gaza ceasefire talks, Trump’s envoy says Hamas not acting in good faith

The episode marks another setback in efforts to secure a Gaza ceasefire, free Israeli hostages held by Hamas, and ease the worsening humanitarian crisis in the strip.

UK police arrest 4 after pro-Palestinian protests at an air base

According to officials, military planes were sprayed with red paint after 2 activists from the Palestine Action group broke into the air base in Oxfordshire on 20 June.

UN General Assembly to vote on immediate ceasefire in Gaza despite US, Israel opposing the move

US has warned that countries taking anti-Israel actions will be seen as acting against US foreign policy interests and could possibly face diplomatic consequences.

6 injured in Colorado after 45-year-old man throws firebombs at a crowd, shouts ‘free Palestine’

The man threw incendiary devices in Boulder where a demonstration to remember Israeli hostages who remain in Gaza was taking place. FBI investigating incident as act of terrorism.

Two Israeli embassy staff killed in Washington shooting outside Capital Jewish museum, suspect held

The suspect, tentatively identified as 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez, chanted 'Free Palestine,' in custody, police said and is under investigation for anti-Semitic terrorism.

Why Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest is a rare case in US history

Khalil, a former Master's student at Columbia University, was arrested by the US immigration authorities for organising pro-Palestine protests. 

Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march against Gaza war at Chicago’s Democratic Convention

According to an eyewitness, dozens of protesters, after hours of peaceful demonstrations, broke through part of the perimeter security fence, drawing riot police to the site.

US says won’t change Israel policy after air strike on Rafah camp

There is a real danger that Israel could become isolated from the international community because of the way it is conducting operations, said National Security Council spokesman John Kirby.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.