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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
TopicIsrael-Palestine

Topic: Israel-Palestine

Terming Israel-Hamas war as ‘tragedy for humanity’, Beijing calls for full UN membership for Palestine

Speaking to media on sidelines of annual meeting of parliament, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi also urged 'certain UN Security Council members' to stop laying obstacles to that end.

US serviceman sets himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington

The incident occurred as part of the protest against the war in Gaza, and the man could be heard screaming 'Free Palestine', the Times reported.

China asks World Court to speak against Israel’s ‘illegal’ occupation of Palestinian territories

The ICJ this week is hearing arguments from over 50 states following UNGA request to issue a non-binding opinion on the legal consequences of the Israeli occupation.

Israel intelligence dossier accuses 190 UN staff of having links to militants, names 11

In a six-page dossier, Israel claimed the accused UN staff have been involved in abductions & killings, prompting countries to halt funds to UN aid agency UNRWA.

US Democratic Caucus backs two-state solution for Israel and Palestine

On Wednesday, 49 of the 51 members voted in favour of an amendment supporting a negotiated solution in the Israel-Palestine conflict.

USA asks China to reign in Iran to stop actions by Houthi rebels in Red Sea, reports Financial Times

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan discussed the issue in meetings with Liu Jianchao, head of the International Liaison Department of China's Communist Party.

US military claims to strike two Houthi anti-ship missiles aimed at Red Sea

Since US started striking Houthi military sites in Yemen on 11 January, Pentagon says it has destroyed or degraded over 25 missile launch and deployment facilities and more than 20 missiles.

Hope India will support South Africa’s case against Israel at ICJ, says Palestinian ambassador

Adnan Abu Al Haija expressed hope that India plays 'a bigger role in peace process'. Meanwhile, analysts say the case is exposing cracks in international law.

US must prepare for a long battle with Houthi rebels. Remember Iraq-Iran Tanker War in 1980s?

Houthi missile attack in the Red Sea holds out an important lesson for the West: Efforts to keep the Israel-Palestine crisis contained to Gaza are unlikely to succeed.

Our take on Parliament security breach, SC verdict on Article 370 — in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

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.