Middle East

Israeli Hostage Shown Gaza Starvation Footage, Palestinian Islamic Jihad Releases Video

The Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror group on Thursday posted a video of an Israeli-German hostage - Rom Braslavski, who had been held captive in the Gaza Strip in October 2023, an attack after which war sparked in the territory.

Israel Eases Gaza Blockade, But Aid Still Fails To Reach Starving People

Israel had blocked food entirely from entering Gaza for 2.5 months starting in March. Since it eased the blockade in late May, it allowed in a trickle of aid trucks for the UN, about 70 a day on average, according to official Israeli figures.

Statehood Gains Support Abroad, But Remains A Distant Dream For Palestinians

Plans announced by France, the United Kingdom and Canada to recognise a Palestinian state won't bring one about anytime soon, though they could further isolate Israel and strengthen the Palestinians' negotiating position over the long term.

Trump Announces New Tariffs: From India To Pak - Who Pays What Now

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday imposing reciprocal tariffs ranging from 10% to 41% on U.S. imports from dozens of countries and foreign locations.

Screams, Prayers As Saudi Amusement Park Ride Crashes On Camera

At least 23 people were injured, some seriously, after a ride in an amusement park in Saudi Arabia's Taif malfunctioned and broke into two.

"We Hear Children Die Every Day Of Hunger": Gaza Babies Struggle To Survive

In a makeshift tent on a Gaza beach, three-month-old Muntaha's grandmother grinds up chickpeas into the tiniest granules she can to form a paste to feed the infant, knowing it will cause her to cry in pain, in a desperate race to keep the baby fed.

Canada Joins UK, France To Recognise Palestinian State: What This Means

Canada will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday.

This Terror Group Is "Most Serious Threat" In South Asia, Has 2,000 Fighters

A recent United Nations report has described the so-called Islamic State in Khorasan Province (ISIL-K) as the "most serious threat" in South Asia, both regionally and internationally.

"Apocalypse": Gaza Faces Famine-Like Crisis Because Of Acute Food Shortage

A famine-like crisis is now taking hold in Gaza with food and essential services "plummeting to unprecedented levels", a UN-backed food security group has warned.

India Stresses Humanitarian Aid, Ceasefire, Dialogue, Diplomacy For Gaza

Indian Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni emphasised the need for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, urging purposeful dialogue and diplomacy to bring the parties together.

France To Air-Drop 40 Tonnes Of Aid Into Gaza As Famine Unfolds

France will air-drop 40 tonnes of aid into Gaza from Friday, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Tuesday, as UN-backed experts warned the Israeli-blockaded Palestinian territory was slipping into famine.

How Many Palestinians Has Israel's Gaza Offensive Killed?

Palestinian health authorities say Israel's ground and air campaign against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip has killed more than 60,000 people, with nearly a third of the dead under the age of 18.

UK To Recognise Palestinian State In September Unless Israel Meets Conditions

Britain will recognise the state of Palestine in September unless the Israeli government takes substantive steps to end the "appalling situation" in Gaza and meets other conditions, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told his cabinet.

Explained: What Needs To Be Done To Reverse Famine Crisis In Gaza?

A famine scenario was unfolding in the Gaza Strip, with malnutrition soaring, children under five dying of hunger-related causes and humanitarian access severely restricted, a global hunger monitor said

Opinion | Lunch, Now A State Award: What's With The Growing Pakistan-US Lovefest?

After years of being ignored publicly by recent American administrations, the turnaround in established policy is baffling. What gives?

60,000 Palestinians Killed Since Israel's Military Operation In Gaza

Israel's military offensive on the Gaza Strip has killed at least 60,000 Palestinians since Oct. 7, 2023, the enclave's health ministry said, a conflict that has devastated the coastal territory and triggered a humanitarian crisis.

Gangs, Merchants Sell Food Aid In Gaza At Exorbitant Prices Amid Security Breakdown

Since Israel's offensive led to a security breakdown in Gaza that has made it nearly impossible to safely deliver food to starving Palestinians, much of the limited aid entering is being hoarded by gangs and merchants and sold at exorbitant prices.

One Hand On Gun, Another On Camera: How Syrian Attackers Were Killed

The fighters in military-style uniforms pointed their rifles at the three unarmed men and ordered them out onto a sunny balcony, before barking at them to pause

Opinion | How Many Dead Babies Does A War Need?

Given New Delhi's historical support for Palestine, its supposed 'neutrality' today in the face of death, starvation, and genocide, citing a strategic relationship with Israel, is incongruous.

Netanyahu Claims No One In Gaza Is Starving. Trump, UN, Witnesses Disagree

Israel asserts that Hamas is the reason aid isn't reaching Palestinians in Gaza and accuses its militants of siphoning off aid to support its rule in the territory.