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
Food bank in Canada closes its doors to int’l students
Toronto, Nov 10 - 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.
Blinken, Austin see India-US defence ties as key pillar for world peace, stability
New Delhi, Nov 10 - Visiting US Secretary Antony Blinken on Friday said that India-US defense co-operation is “a key pillar” for bolstering the partnership of the two countries in “international peace and security, and specifically, working to promote the rules-based order and
European Parliament strips 4 Polish members of immunity
Warsaw, Nov 10 -The European Parliament voted to lift the immunity of four Polish members (MEPs) who are accused in their home country of violating hate crime laws.
IDF kills top Hamas commanders in Gaza (IANS IN ISRAEL)
Tel Aviv, Nov 10 - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Friday announced that its troopers have killed several senior Hamas commanders in Gaza who participated in the October 7 massacre.
There is no military solution to this conflict: Palestinian ambassador in Europe (IANS Interview)
New Delhi, Nov 10 - Israel intends to settle the Palestinian issue “once and for all”, Palestinian Ambassador to Denmark Manuel Hassassian told IANS from Copenhagen.
Israel Public Defense won’t provide legal assistance to arrested Hamas terrorists
Tel Aviv, Nov 10 - The Israel Public Defense, which generally provides legal assistance to those who cannot afford to engage a lawyer, has categorically stated that no lawyer or law firm will represent any Hamas terrorist who was arrested after the October
No charges laid against driver of crash that left 5 Australian-Indians dead
Melbourne, Nov 10 - No charges have been laid as yet against an elderly driver involved in a car crash in Australia that left five Indian-origin people, including two children, dead and five others injured, police said.
4 media outlets deny having prior knowledge of Oct 7 Hamas attack
Washington, Nov 10 - After the Israeli government demanded answers from four major news outlets about having prior knowledge of the October 7 Hamas attack, the organizations have denied that they knew of the massive assault beforehand.
Palestine’s poverty rate to soar by 34% if Gaza war continues for another month: UN
United Nations, Nov 10 - A UN report has warned that the poverty rate in Palestine will soar by 34 per cent, thrusting nearly half a million additional people into poverty, if the war in Gaza continues for another month.