Blinken in Israel, to urge for truce ceasefire extension
Tel Aviv, Nov 30 - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Tel Aviv in an effort to persuade Israel to extend the ongoing humanitarian truce in Gaza which is set to expire on Thursday.
Indian envoy to US heckled outside NY gurdwara by Khalistani supporters, accuses him of killing Nijjar
New Delhi, Nov 27 - A group of Khalistani supporters heckled Indian Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu outside a gurdwara in New York and accused him of killing Sikh hardliner Hardeep Singh Nijjar and also "plotted to murder" Gurpatwant Singh Pannun
US looks forward to Newsom vs Desantis debate on Thursday
Washington, Nov 29 - Majority of the US population is looking forward to the debate of the year between Reformist Californian Governor Gavin Newsom and the restrictive Conservative Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Fox News at Thursday 9 p.m. They are not keyed
Trump’s campaign against Obamacare health insurance could backfire badly in 2024
New York, Nov 29 - Former US President Donald Trump's attack on his predecessor Obama's "healthcare insurance policy" could backfire spectacularly with voters as it is very popular with the urban middle classes in America.
At UNGA, India condemns Hamas terrorism; large-scale civilian deaths in Israel retaliation
United Nations, Nov 29 - At the UN General Assembly meeting on Palestine, India condemned both the terrorism with hostage-taking by Hamas and the “large-scale loss of civilian lives” in Israel’s retaliation, but did not directly name either of them.
Gusty winds topple National Christmas tree at White House
Washington, Nov 29 - Gusty winds blowing in the Washington D.C. area have toppled the National Christmas tree at the White House, the media reported.
India backs UNGA resolution demanding Israel to withdraw from Golan Heights
United Nations, Nov 29 - India has backed a UN General Assembly (UNGA) resolution demanding that Israel withdraw from the occupied Golan Heights, a territory the Jewish nation captured from Syria in the Six-Day War of 1967r
Israel PM‘s Office receives list of hostages to be released today
Tel Aviv, Nov 29 - The Israeli Prime Minister's Office confirmed that it has received a list of the sixth set of hostages expected to be freed from Hamas captivity on Wednesday, adding that their families have been notified.
Hamas hands over 10 more Israeli hostages to Red Cross
Tel Aviv, Nov 29 - Hamas has handed over 10 more Israeli hostages to the Red Cross, as announced by the Qatar Foreign Ministry Spokesperson.
Released hostages reach Israel, to be admitted to hospital for health checkup
Tel Aviv, Nov 28 - The 11 Israeli hostages, nine children and two women who were released by Hamas on Monday, have reached Israel and will soon be admitted to the Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv for a health checkup.
After uncertainty, Israel says 11 hostages to be released soon
Tel Aviv, Nov 27 - The Israel government on Monday informed the families of the hostages to be released from Hamas captivity that they would be freed soon.
More hostages set for release on Monday, Israel’s war cabinet discussed ceasefire extension
Tel Aviv, Nov 27 - More Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners are expected to be released Monday as Israel’s war cabinet met to decide on Hamas demand for extending the four day ceasefire by another four days until coming Friday to facilitate more
Israel receives list of hostages to be released today
Jerusalem, Nov 27 - The Israeli Prime Minister's Office said that it has received a list of hostages to be freed by the Hamas on Monday -- the final day of the four-day truce between the two warring sides.
Discussions underway between Israel, Qatari mediators over today’s hostage release
Tel Aviv - Discussions are on between Israel and Qatari mediators over hostages to be freed by the Hamas on Monday -- the final day of the four-day truce between the two warring sides.
Indian-origin Liberal Dave Sharma selected for Australia’s senate seat
Melbourne, Nov 27 - Former MP Dave Sharma is returning to the Australian parliament by becoming the first person of Indian-origin from the opposition Liberal party to win the New South Wales (NSW) Senate position.
Kim Jong-un votes in local elections
Seoul, Nov 27 - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un cast his ballot in local elections held over the weekend to pick new deputies for local assemblies of provinces, cities and counties across the nation, with voter turnout recorded at almost 100 per cent,
Hamas seeks to extend four-day truce with Israel
Tel Aviv, Nov 27 - Hamas has said that it seeks to extension of the ongoing four-day truce with Israel, which has so far witnessed the release of three groups of Israeli hostages from Gaza and three groups of Palestinian prisoners and detainees
Ecuador’s new president unveils cabinet
Quito, Nov 27 - Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has unveiled his ministerial cabinet with the first official photo of his work team, three days after assuming power for a short 18-month term.
Trump upstages Nikki Haley on home turf of Clemson University in South Carolina
Columbia (South Carolina), Nov 27 - Former President Donald Trump upstaged his nearest GOP rival for 2024 presidential candidate nominations Nikki Haley on her home turf of Clemson University during a football match with his personal appearance that received an unprecedented welcome from
Families of hostages seek meeting with Qatari mediation team which arrived in Israel
Tel Aviv, Nov 26 - The families of the hostages, together with the diplomatic team of the Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum headquarters, has sent a letter to the Qatari delegation that arrived in Israel on Saturday, seeking an urgent meeting.