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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
TopicIsrael-Hamas war

Topic: Israel-Hamas war

Blinken draws parallels between 26/11 & Hamas attack, adds Israel must avoid harming civilians

'Palestinian civilians must be protected. That means Hamas must cease using them as human shields. It’s hard to think of an act of greater cynicism,' says US Secretary of State.

‘Investing in a 21st-century partnership with India’ — Jake Sullivan outlines American foreign policy goals

In a Foreign Affairs op-ed Wednesday, US NSA says America faces competition in an age of interdependence & will have to engage with countries of 'Global South' on their terms.

Macron proposes that US-led anti-IS coalition operating in Iraq & Syria fight Hamas

Macron gave no detail on how the US-led coalition of dozens of countries, of which Israel is not a member, could be involved.

Gaza authorities say Israeli air strikes killed over 700 Palestinians in past 24 hours

Israel said it had killed dozens of Hamas fighters in the overnight strikes on the besieged enclave but said its war to destroy the Islamist group would take time.

Subversive ‘woke’ forces, role of ‘foreign extremists’ in Manipur — Mohan Bhagwat’s Vijayadashami speech

RSS chief speaks about how world is 'looking towards Bharat' for new path to peace and warns people against attempts to garner votes by 'inflaming emotions' ahead of 2024 polls.

UN organisations plead for unimpeded aid to be allowed into Gaza

Trucks of aid began moving into Gaza from Egypt on Saturday but the agencies say they are far from enough. Around 1 million people are homeless, many have been wounded and food and clean water is in short supply.

Israel turns to besieged Gaza residents for information about hostages, offers security, money

The message to Gaza comes as thousands of soldiers stand ready at the border ahead of a ground incursion, which the IDF says will fully dismantle Hamas.

Beaten upon capture, treated well later: Freed Israeli hostage describes 2-week captivity by Hamas

Yocheved Lifshitz, 85, was taken into Gaza by the Palestinian militant group. She was one of two women freed Monday, leaving around 220 hostages still in the hands of Hamas.

Amid Israel-Hezbollah clashes, a look at UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon & India’s contribution

United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which includes hundreds of Indian troops, has warned about increasing border clashes and pushed for de-escalation.

Obama calls on Israel to limit civilian casualties in Gaza — ‘ignoring human cost could backfire’

Former US president Barack Obama urges Tel Aviv to learn from US’ mistakes after 9/11 and warns that its actions could erode global support and undermine peace efforts.

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.