Church of England backs services for gay couples
London, Nov 16 -In a first, parishes under the Church of England will allow special services for gay couples, which will include the wearing of rings, prayers, confetti and a blessing from the priest, but not formal weddings.
‘Go home Indian’: Sikh restaurateur racially targeted in Australia
Melbourne, Nov 16 - A Sikh restaurateur living in Australia for 15 years, has been left shaken after he found excrement smeared on his car for several days in a row and racist letters that told him, "go home, Indian".
France issues arrest warrant for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad
Paris, Nov 16 -The French government has issued an arrest warrant for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for the alleged use of chemical weapons against civilians in the war-torn nation, a media report said citing a judicial source. This is the first time that
Hamas demands release of 194 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons
Tel Aviv, Nov 16 - The Hamas militant group has demanded the release of 194 Palestinians currently being held in Israeli prisons in exchange for Israeli hostages.
US Republicans launch Congressional Hindu Caucus
Washington, November 15 - US Republican lawmakers have launched a Congressional Hindu Caucus that will be the second but largest yet for championing causes and issues related to the community of Hindu Americans.
Only military pressure on Hamas will lead to release of hostages: Israel Defence Min (IANS IN ISRAEL)
Tel Aviv, Nov 16 - Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said the only way tor the Hamas to release hostages that it captured following its massive assault on October 7, is to exert more military pressure on the terrorist group.
US House passes stopgap bill but Israel, Ukraine wait endlessly for aid
Washington, Nov 16 - The US House passed a stopgap measure to keep government funding open to federal agencies, but President Joe Biden's $106 billion funding package for Israel and Ukraine remains stuck as the two war-ravaged countries fight an existential crisis while
Israel to display more material from Al-Shifa Hospital raid: Official
Jerusalem, Nov 16 - A top Israeli official said he was sure that "more and more material" will be shared from the military's search operation at Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital, where the Jewish nation believes that the Hamas militant group operates a subterranean network
Indian-origin commodities analyst fired over ‘anti-Semitic remarks’ in US
New York, Nov 16 - An Indian-origin analyst for a commodities company here has been fired for alleged anti-Semitic remarks recorded on video, according to media reports.
Biden asks Xi to keep communication lines open
Washington, Nov 16 - US President Joe Biden told his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Wednesday that they should keep their communications lines open and get to understand each other so as “to ensure that competition (between their countries) does not veer into
Facing global dismay at Gaza situation, UNSC finally votes for humanitarian pause
United Nations, Nov 16 - At its fifth attempt, the UN Security Council has adopted a resolution calling for an extended humanitarian pause in the war in Gaza after the US under growing international dismay at the inaction over the tragedy in the
Israeli army will control Gaza Strip after war ends: Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) would control Gaza Strip after the end of the current war.
Food bank in Canada closes its doors to int’l students
Failing to meet an overwhelming demand for supplies, a food bank in the Canadian province of Ontario has said it is closing its door to international students.
White House rubbishes poll surveys on Biden’s projected loss in five states
The White House has rubbished various polls claiming that President Joe Biden is trailing behind his predecessor Donald Trump in five states, as it pointed to Democrat victories in three states -- Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky -- in the off-year elections, saying “Voting
Newborn baby dies in Gaza’s largest hospital due to power outage: Health Ministry (IANS IN ISRAEL)
Tel Aviv, Nov 11 - The Gaza-based Palestinian Health Ministry on Saturday alleged that a newborn baby died in the Al-Shifa Hospital due to the continued electricity outage at the besieged enclave largest medical facility.
Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi may be arrested: Sources
Islamabad, Nov 11 - Bushra Bibi, wife of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan who is currently jailed, might also be arrested in the near future, sources said.
Pakistan stock market hits all-time high
Karachi, Nov 11 - The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) had jumped past the 55,000 barrier, setting a new milestone.
IDF arrests Palestinian terror suspects in Bethlehem
Tel Aviv, Nov 11 - Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Saturday said that it has arrested Palestinian terror suspects in Bethlehem.
Failed missile launched by terrorists hits Gaza’s Al-Shifa Hospital, says Israeli military (IANS IN ISRAEL)
Tel Aviv, Nov 11 - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Saturday said that a failed missile launched by terrorists in the Gaza Strip hit the Al-Shifa Hospital, the largest in the enclave and one of the oldest Palestinian health institutions
Sunak facing civil war in Conservative Party over future of Home Secy Suella Braverman
London, Nov 11 - UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing a civil war in the Conservative party over the future of Home Secretary Suella Braverman, as he held off sacking her for saying police were biased for allowing a pro-Palestinian march on