Before the start of Gaza war between Israel and Hamas on 7 October, it was already deadliest year on record for Palestinians in Israeli-occupied West Bank, with about 200 killed.
Calling the decisions 'troubling and alarming,' UN deputy spokesperson stated that UN Chief Guterres reiterates the settlements as flagrant violation of international law.
Palestinians seek to establish independent state in West Bank and Gaza Strip with East Jerusalem as their capital. Peace talks that had been brokered by US have been frozen since 2014.
Lloyd Austin will raise concerns regarding cycle of violence in the West Bank & consult on what steps Israeli leaders can take to restore calm, defense officials said.
Police said the gunman arrived at around 8:15 PM and opened fire before he was killed by police. TV footage showed several victims lying on the road outside the synagogue.
On 12 September 1947, deputy PM Vallabhbhai Patel addressed the nation 'with a heavy heart and in obedience to the call of duty' to call for an end to the communal violence and unspeakable brutalities.
In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.
Among 19 Indian firms sanctioned by US Treasury Dept was Lokesh Machines Ltd accused of coordinating with 'Russian defence procurement agent to import Italy-origin CNC machines'.
While we talk much about our military, we don’t put our national wallet where our mouth is. Nobody is saying we should double our defence spending, but current declining trend must be reversed.
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