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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
TopicIsrael-Hamas war

Topic: Israel-Hamas war

‘Hamas tunnel’ found under UN aid agency’s office in Gaza, says Israel; UNRWA chief denies knowledge

Israeli forces claim ‘tunnel shaft near UNRWA school led to underground tunnel used by Hamas’. UNRWA chief says aid agency hasn’t used Gaza compound since last October.

Deepening economic & cultural ties, promoting shared history — new Irish envoy’s mandate in India

Ambassador Kevin Kelly, the Irish envoy to India highlights areas of focus for Dublin in the near future. He also explains Ireland’s stance on the EU-India FTA and the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Israeli forces, dressed as doctors & patients, assassinate 3 in West Bank Hospital

An Israeli newspaper has identified the deceased as Basil Ayman Al-Ghazawi, Mohammad Ayman Al-Ghazawi & Mohammad Walid Jalamneh. Operation bore an eerie resemblance to A famous OTT show.

US, Canada & other countries halt funding to UNRWA over claims of staff’s involvement in 7 Oct attack

The halt in funding comes after Israel incriminated 12 UNRWA staffers of their participation, including using agency vehicles & facilities as 1,200 Israelis were massacred in the Hamas attack.

Biden, Qatar’s emir agree hostage deal key to pause in Gaza fighting, says White House

Biden's Middle East adviser Brett McGurk was in Doha this week having discussions about the possibility of another hostage deal between Israel and Hamas.

24 Israeli soldier killed in Gaza fighting, highest single-day death toll since October

The assault came as Israeli forces pushed deep into western Khan Younis in Gaza, with air, sea and land bombardment that included storming hospital and arresting medical staff.

No normalisation of ties with Israel unless there’s path to Palestine state — Saudi foreign minister

The last few years have seen ties between the Arab world and Israel improving due to the US’ efforts to broker peace. But Tel Aviv’s Gaza offensive threatens to scuttle this.  

Gaza to Pakistan, political Islam is at its strongest and weakest. Depends how you look at it

This is not an argument about Islam, the faith. This is about political Islam, where the faith is the state religion, defines a nation and/or maintains its mostly unelected leaders in power.

Mexico, Chile express growing worry over Israel-Hamas war, refer it to ICC over potential crimes

Mexico’s foreign ministry argued that ICC was proper forum to establish potential criminal responsibility, ‘whether committed by agents of occupying power or the occupied power.’

US lists Houthis as terrorists, rebels hit another US-operated ship amid tensions in Red Sea

Houthis say they are acting in solidarity with Palestinians and have threatened to expand attacks to include US ships in response to American and British strikes on the group's positions.

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India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

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.