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TopicIsrael-Hamas war

Topic: Israel-Hamas war

After Saudi Arabia, UK PM Rishi Sunak travels to Egypt for Israel-Gaza crisis talks

Sunak had previously visited Israel to meet leaders. In a joint press conference, he termed Hamas as “pure evil” and also asked Israeli leaders to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza.

Biden likens Putin to Hamas, urges Americans to support Israel & Ukraine wars ahead of budget appeal

The Joe Biden administration is expected to send Congress a funding request of around $100 billion, including $10 billion and $60 billion for military aid to Israel and Ukraine.

Mallikarjun Kharge revises CWC stand, reiterates Congress’ condemnation of Hamas attack on Israel

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh had tweeted on 8 October about 'brutal attack' on people of Israel, but Congress Working Committee resolution next day skipped any mention of Hamas's attack.

China’s envoy to Middle East says lack of guarantees for Palestinian rights caused Israel-Hamas war

In Qatar, China's envoy Zhai Jun reaffirms Beijing's alignment with Russia to help de-escalate Israel-Hamas war. Crisis has also increasingly put China, Russia in separate camps from US.

What we know about the over 200 hostages taken by Hamas

Being held in Gaza, the hostages include around 30 minors and young children. Hamas says they can be swapped for 6,000 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons.

‘Our trucks are loaded & ready to go’ into Gaza, says WHO as Israel eases border restrictions

The delivery of aid is set to be the first after Israel said it would impose a 'total blockade' on the narrow Gaza Strip, home to 2.3 million people, in response to the attack by Hamas.

Modi speaks to Palestine President, reiterates 2-state solution amid criticism of India’s ‘shift in stance’

In call with Mahmoud Abbas, PM condoles loss of civilian lives at Gaza’s Al Ahli Arab Hospital that was bombed 2 days ago, adds India 'will continue to send aid for Palestinian people'.

High-energy laser to destroy airborne targets — Iron Beam, Israel’s 5th line of aerial defence

Iron Beam, that will complement not replace Iron Dome, uses fibre laser to destroy airborne target. Israel may now be fast-tracking its deployment, earlier slated for 2025.

‘Blind support’: US State Dept official quits over US arms transfer to Israel amid war with Hamas

New Delhi: A senior US State Department official has resigned from his post after eleven years of service, citing disagreement with the Joe Biden-led...

China seeks quick end to Israel-Hamas conflict, ceasefire ‘imperative’, says Xi

The Chinese president's remarks are among the first he has made about the conflict which erupted after Hamas launched an assault on Israel on 7 October.

On Camera

More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.