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Topic: Palestine

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.

What is Palestinian Islamic Jihad? Militant group being blamed by Israel for Gaza hospital blast

Second largest militant group in Gaza, PIJ was founded in 1981 by ex-Muslim Brotherhood members. Unlike Hamas, it has no political arm & focuses only on armed resistance against Israel.

Indians have a Mossad fantasy. But 2 weeks show even strong states crumble

It's easy to make fun of Gandhi & celebrate macho militarism. But we risk forgetting that the path he put us on has been successfully followed by many others all over the world.

Harvard donors pull out, Columbia students lose job offers — top US colleges in Israel-Palestine fix

Philanthropic organisation Wexner Foundation & business leaders like Bill Ackman, Idan Ofer have expressed concern over sharp divide in opinions & protests at college campuses.

US vetoes UN Security Council resolution for humanitarian aid to Gaza

The Brazil-drafted proposal would have called for humanitarian pauses in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Twelve members voted in favour, Russia and Britain abstained.

Israel-Hamas war: What is Hezbollah & how it became ‘world’s most powerful armed non-state actor’

Armed by Iran, experienced in fighting Israel & in Syria, & an organisation that has won votes in Lebanon, Hezbollah is different from most known non-state militias.

UP Police constable suspended for social media post ‘seeking funds for Palestinian cause’, inquiry on

Action comes days after UP CM Yogi Adityanath asked police to take strict action against any activity contrary to the views of the Centre on Israel-Hamas conflict.

Pakistani cop wants to fight for Hamas’ ‘jihad’ against Israel. He’s been fired from the force

Many Pakistanis have come in support of Janwari’s stand. One user on X said he was proud of the police officer, another ‘saluted his passion’.

‘You Muslims must die!’ US boy killed after fatal stabbing as response to Israel-Hamas war

Suspect Joseph Czuba, 71, who was the landlord, also seriously wounded the boy’s mother, but she is expected to survive.

On Camera

XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

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.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

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.