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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
TopicIsrael-Hamas war

Topic: Israel-Hamas war

How the keffiyeh became a symbol of Palestinian identity

The keffiyeh has even been addressed in news headlines as 'the unofficial flag of Palestine', and Palestinian communities globally mark World Keffiyeh Day on 11 May.

MoS Meenakshi Lekhi denies signing LS reply on designating Hamas as terror group, calls for inquiry

Answer attributed to Lekhi is available on both Lok Sabha and MEA websites. It refers to designation of an organisation as terrorist being covered under UAPA.

US vetoes UN Security Council demand for ceasefire as Gaza fighting intensifies

The vote left US diplomatically isolated on the 15-member council. 13 members voted in favor of draft resolution put forward by the United Arab Emirates, while Britain abstained.

‘There’s gap between Israel’s intent to protect civilians and casualties,’ says Antony Blinken

Arab states have renewed their push for immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, with UAE asking the UN Security Council to vote on Friday morning on a draft resolution.

Blinken, Wang push for stronger Sino-US ties, agree to keep talking on Israel-Hamas war

Statements by foreign ministries of the two countries differed on a 'two-state solution' for Israel-Palestine and the reported attack on commercial ships in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthis.

Erdogan calls Netanyahu’ ‘butcher of Gaza’, says West giving ‘unconditional support to kill babies’

Drawing parallels with Yugoslav ex-President Slobodan Milosevic, who was prosecuted for war crimes, Erdogan said Israeli PM 'will be tried as a war criminal, just as Milosevic was.'

Pope Francis held ‘fraught’ call about Gaza war with Israeli President in October, reports WaPo

The Pope has consistently advocated for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict and maintains regular contact with the Catholic community in Gaza.

Truce negotiations continue, says Qatar as Israel resumes strikes on Gaza after 7-day pause

Israel Defence Forces accuse Hamas of violating ‘the operational pause’ first by firing rockets, says it ‘resumed combat operations’.

US to impose visa bans on Israeli extremist settlers for violence against Palestinians in West Bank

The West Bank, among the territories where Palestinians seek statehood, has experienced a surge of violence in recent months amid expanding Jewish settlements.

Israel-Hamas truce expires, rockets, gunfire reported as fighting resumes

The seven-day ceasefire, which began on 24 November and was extended twice, allowing for the exchange of hostages and prisoners, expired Friday, as neither side extended it.

On Camera

Bangladeshi Hindus have nowhere to go in the election. Choice is between fear and fear

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has given ticket to a Hindu candidate for the first time and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party has fielded two Hindus. Activists say they are simply paying lip service.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Rafale deal to be inked in 2026, final assembly line in Nagpur, Indian firms to be roped in

The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.