Biden's trip to Middle East was curtailed after Jordan cancelled summit in aftermath of blast at Gaza hospital. Summit was to be attended by leaders of Egypt, Palestine & Jordan.
The Israel Defence Forces allege that Hamas terrorists were using civilians as human shields in the ongoing counter-offensive against them in the Gaza Strip.
Israel’s allies including US, Australia, UK have condemned combined assault of rocket fire & ground infiltration by Hamas, saying Israel has ‘absolute right to defend itself’.
Recent announcement is a major shift from Israel’s earlier view that armed Palestinians shot Akleh dead in West Bank’s Jenin; the military however will not prosecute soldiers involved.
The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.
For the first time, 2 Agniveers were awarded the Sena Medal for Operation Sindoor roles, among others. A 3rd Agniveer received a Mention in Despatches.
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.
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