Israeli woman missing since Oct 7 attack found dead
Tel Aviv, Nov 23 - Shani Gabay, a 25-year-old Israeli law student who was missing since the Hamas launched its massive assault on October 7 and presumed to have been abducted by the militant group, has been found dead.
US-Canada bridge explosion puts both nations on high alert
New York, Nov 23 - On the eve of a major US holiday, the fiery explosion of a car on a bridge to Canada has put the two neighboring nations on high alert and shut down bridges and train services between them.
US-Canada bridge explosion probed as terrorism: Report
New York, Nov 23 - The fiery explosion on a US-Canada bridge that shut down links with New York in the Niagara Falls area is being investigated as a "terrorist act," according to a media report.
Mossad Chief to travel to Qatar to finalize hostage deal
Tel Aviv, Nov 22 - David Barnea, the chief of Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad, will travel to Qatar and meet Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani to discuss the intricacies of hostage release, which is scheduled to take place from
Israel ministers oppose hostage swap deal
Tel Aviv, Nov 22 - Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir on Wednesday opposed the cabinet decision for hostage swapping with Hamas.
US thwarted conspiracy to assassinate Sikh separatist, issued warning to India: Report
Washington, Nov 22 - US authorities have thwarted a conspiracy to assassinate a Sikh separatist on American soil and issued a warning to India over concerns that it was involved in the plot, according to multiple people familiar with the case, a media
Nearly 95% of Internet users now on social media platforms globally
New Delhi, Nov 22 - Nearly 95 per cent of all Internet users are now on various social media platforms, 4 per cent more than last year, a report showed on Wednesday.
17 Filipino seafarers among hostages in Yemen
Manila, Nov 22 - The Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday confirmed that 17 Filipino seafarers were among the crew members of a cargo vessel taken hostage by Yemen's Houthi rebels in the Red Sea.
Pannun gives call to ‘picket’ outbound Air India flights in Canada on Dec 1
New Delhi, Nov 22 - Pro-Khalistan leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun released a fresh video on Wednesday giving a call to "picket" Air India flights on December 1 at Toronto and Vancouver international airports in Canada.
Germany announces fresh military aid for Ukraine
Kiev, Nov 22 - Visiting German Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius announced a fresh military support package for Ukraine worth 1.3 billion euros.
Egypt reaffirms rejection of forced displacement of Palestinians to Sinai
Cairo, Nov 22 - Egypt has reiterated its absolute rejection of the Palestinians' "forced displacement" from the Gaza Strip to the country's Sinai Peninsula, which borders the war-torn besieged enclave.
Toddler dead, 8 missing after migrant boat capsizes off Italian island
Rome, Nov 22 - A two-year-old toddler was dead, while at least eight people remained missing and 42 others rescued after a migrant ship capsized off Italy's Lampedusa island, local media reported.
Effective date for Gaza humanitarian pause to be announced within 24 hours: Qatar
Doha, Nov 22 - Qatar, which helped broker an agreement between Israel and Hamas for a four-day humanitarian pause in their ongoing war in Gaza, announced on Wednesday that the effective date of the ceasefire will be announced within 24 hours.
Seoul partially suspends 2018 inter-Korean military accord
Seoul, Nov 22 - South Korea suspended part of a 2018 inter-Korean military tension reduction agreement Wednesday in response to Pyongyang's latest launch of a military spy satellite.
Latest polls suggest election race to remain tight in Netherlands
The Hagie, Nov 22 - The Netherlands will go to the polls on Wednesday to elect a new Parliament and its first new Prime Minister in more than 10 years.
Over 20 people arrested in pro-Palestinian protest in Australia
Canberra, Nov 22 - More than 20 people have been arrested following a pro-Palestinian protest overnight in a suburb of Sydney, Australian police said on Wednesday.
N.Korea’s claimed success in spy satellite launch raises possibility of Russian assistance
Seoul, Nov 22 - North Korea's claimed success in placing its first military reconnaissance satellite into orbit on its third attempt has raised the possibility it could have received technological assistance from Russiaa media report said on Wednesday.
Israel agrees to 4-day ceasefire, Hamas to release 50 hostages
Tel Aviv, Nov 22 - The Israeli Cabinet has agreed to a four-day ceasefire and a deal with the Hamas to secure the release of 50 hostages, including women and children, being held in Gaza since the war erupted on October 7.
India absent at voting on UNGA resolution on ‘better world through sports’
United Nations, Nov 22 - Two days after the Cricket World Cup final, India has absented itself from voting on a General Assembly resolution on sports promoting "understanding among peoples and nations".
Israel doesn’t want to rule Gaza after war, says Netanyahu’s advisor
New Delhi, Nov 21 - Israel is not looking to occupy Gaza after its ongoing war with the Palestinian militant group Hamas ends, an Israeli government official said on Tuesday.