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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
TopicIsrael-Hamas war

Topic: Israel-Hamas war

‘You’re not alone,’ Macron tells Israel, says France stands ‘shoulder to shoulder’ with them

French President Emmanuel Macron, who arrived in Israel Tuesday, vowed his unwavering support for the country in its fight against Hamas but warned against risks of a regional conflict.

India joined the information warfare on Gaza. Now it must prepare for tougher times

The information warfare playing out in India can fuel communal divisions in the country's domestic politics. And it all started with Modi's 'solidarity with Israel' tweet.

‘Will firmly support any resolution as long as it’s conducive to peace,’ China tells Israel

China condemned violence & attacks on civilians and called Israel’s actions 'beyond scope of self-defence' without mentioning Hamas.

Oil prices rise amid anxieties over escalation of Israel-Hamas war

Brent crude futures & US West Texas Intermediate crude futures both rose 0.6% a barrel. Both benchmarks fell more than 2% Monday as diplomatic efforts in Middle East intensified.

Blinken meets Jewish & Palestinian-American communities leaders in US amid Israel-Hamas war

The US Secretary of State Blinken's community outreach comes amid warnings of rise in Islamophobia, antisemitism and anti-Palestinian threats in the US due to the war.

As Israel pledges ‘unrelenting’ attacks on Hamas, Obama warns ‘ignoring human costs could backfire’

In public, US has stressed Israel's right to defend itself but sources say White House, Pentagon & State Department have stepped up private appeals for caution in conversations with Israel.

‘India only country in the world with no history of antisemitism,’ says US diaspora

HinduACTion and Namaste Shalom Multi-faith Alliance organised Congressional briefing Tuesday in support of Israel and against rising anti-Hindu bigotry and antisemitism in US, Canada.

Two Israeli women released by Hamas, on their way to medical facility, say Israeli officials

The statement named two women as Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz & said they were kidnapped along with their husbands near Gaza border. Husbands still being held, it added.

Rishi Sunak says missile fired from Gaza caused hospital blast, not Israeli rocket

British PM said the misreporting of Al-Ahli al-Arabi hospital blast had a negative effect in the region, including on 'a vital US diplomatic effort and on tensions here at home'.

Gaza health ministry says toll has crossed 5,000, Hamas claims two drone attacks on Israeli forces

Hamas-controlled health ministry announces 5,087 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza Strip. As many as 222 are held hostage, say Israeli forces.

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.