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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
TopicIsrael-Hamas war

Topic: Israel-Hamas war

Aid trucks enter Gaza as Rafah crossing opens. ‘Difference between life & death,’ says UN chief

Earlier in the day, Hamas released 2 American hostages. US embassy in Israel issued security alert prior to crossing’s opening, expressing uncertainty over 'how long it will remain open'.

Indian govt response to Israel-Gaza war linked to BJP’s disregard for Muslim world sentiments, says Omar

At a media interaction, former J&K CM Omar Abdullah also spoke about Congress-SP seat-sharing spat in MP, adding that 'we (INDIA) seem to be falling apart in UP'.

Israel updates its advisory for citizens — ‘avoid travel to Muslim countries’

Israel said that its citizens in foreign countries are not safe and a security alert for Egypt, Jordan and Morocco has been raised.

US embassy issues ‘security alert’ for its citizens ahead of Rafah border opening

The Embassy has warned of a 'potentially chaotic and disorderly environment' and asked its citizens to respond to the message with their current location.

How Gaza hospital blast united Arab world against Israel amid Tel Aviv’s attempts to normalise ties

OIC blames Israel for Gaza hospital blast. Experts say demonstrations in solidarity with Palestinians in Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, UAE 'reflect heightened tension in the region'.

Urdu press hails SC ruling on same-sex marriage, says ‘unnatural practice’ needs ‘cure’

ThePrint’s round-up of how the Urdu media covered various news events through the week, and the editorial positions some of them took.

Hamas releases 2 American hostages. Mother-daughter back with family, Biden thanks Qatar, Israel

Hamas said the two women, who Israel's Kan public broadcaster reported were dual Israeli-American nationals, were freed 'for humanitarian reasons' in response to Qatari mediation.

Oil prices drop after Hamas releases 2 American hostages from Gaza

Development leads to hopes that the Israeli-Palestinian crisis could de-escalate without engulfing the rest of the Middle East region and disrupting oil supplies.

‘Ambulances on fire, courtyard full of bodies’ — war surgeon recalls moment of Al-Ahli hospital blast

Speaking to ThePrint from Gaza, Dr Abu-Sitta says he'd moved to the hospital that very day to help. He was treating a patient when he heard 'the loud screeching noise of a missile'.

Joe Biden asks US Congress for $106 billion for Ukraine, Israel

Biden's request for the funding comes days after he visited Israel & pledged solidarity as the country bombards Gaza following Hamas attack that killed 1,400 people in southern Israel.

On Camera

Debt target to central schemes, expect three significant changes in Budget 2026

The absence of major adjustments in tax rates has meant a decline in general interest in the annual budgets, with less curiosity about what they contain. Budget 2026 could change that.

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.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

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.