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EAM Jaishankar meets Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe, holds extensive discussions
During their meeting, they engaged in "extensive discussions aimed at enhancing the relationship" between India and Sri Lanka, Wickremesinghe's office said.
As strikes devastate Gaza, Israel forms unity government to oversee war sparked by Hamas attack
The new war-time Cabinet establishes a degree of unity after years of bitterly divisive politics, and as the Israeli military appears increasingly likely to launch a ground offensive into Gaza.
Biden confirms Americans among hostages captured in Israel, condemns ‘sheer evil’ of…
“Let me say again to any country, any organization, anyone thinking of taking advantage of the situation,” Biden said. “I have one word: Don’t."
Israel’s Netanyahu says offensive against Hamas will ‘reverberate’ for generations
Netanyahu delivered the pronouncement as Israel pressed ahead with a third day of heavy airstrikes in Gaza following Hamas' unprecedented and deadly incursion into Isreal.
French troops begin withdrawal from Niger
A French defences source said the first group of soldiers that were considered priority for evacuation for health or humanitarian reasons had already flown out of Niger on Monday.
Russia’s presidential election could dramatically affect Ukraine war: Report
The British Ministry of Defense suggests that as the elections approach, the Kremlin will likely aim to minimize unpopular political actions.
Hamas threatens to kill Israel hostages over Gaza strikes
Israel has pounded the Gaza Strip over the past three days after Hamas militants surged into southern Israeli towns in a surprise attack that has left hundreds killed.
Grim prospects if Israel launches ground assault on Gaza
Israel's government on Monday said it would immediately cut (its) water supply to Gaza as part of a "complete siege" on the Hamas-controlled territory.
At least 20 killed in Turkish strike on northeast Syria
Turkey's defence ministry said Friday it had launched a new wave of air strikes in retaliation for an attack in Ankara earlier this month that wounded two security personnel.
Opinion polls show Australians likely to reject Indigenous Voice to Parliament at referendum
Indigenous Australians have worse outcomes on average than other Australians in a range of measures including health, employment, education, incarceration and suicide rates.
Heavy flooding in southern Myanmar displaces more than 10,000 people
One of the leaders of an emergency rescue team in Bago told The Associated Press that the flooding was at least 7-8 feet (2.44 meters) deep in low-lying areas and 3-4 feet downtown.
Israel and Gaza at war after Hamas launches surprise attack
Gun battles raged into the night between Israeli forces and hundreds of Hamas fighters in at least 22 Israel locations, including at least two where gunmen were holding hostages, the army said.
Sderot: More than 200 Israelis died in a…
American mountaineer, local guide dead after avalanches hit Tibetan mountain; two others missing
At least 120 people in the Indian Himalayas were killed by avalanches over the past two years.
8-year-old Akshaj Udaiwal youngest to scale Turkey’s Mt. Ararat
Often referred as ‘Mountain Boy’, Akshaj was a native of Ongole and has been residing in Mascot with his parents.
Centre uses 1955 Act to grant citizenship as CAA yet to take off
The government granted citizenship to non-Muslim migrants from the three countries in several districts of Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Punjab in 2016, 2018, and 2021.
Afghanistan rescuers work through the night after deadly quake; death toll to ‘rise very…
As night fell in Sarboland village of Zinda Jan district, an AFP reporter saw dozens of homes razed to the ground near the epicentre of the quakes, which shook the area for more than five hours.
Today’s Motto: ‘If a window of opportunity appears, don’t pull down the…
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PM Modi: India stands in solidarity with Israel at this difficult hour
A surprise attack by Hamas militants from Gaza at daybreak killed at least 300 Israelis on Saturday forcing PM Netanyahu declared "war".
Major airlines cancel dozens of flights to Tel Aviv
"Given the current security situation in Tel Aviv, Lufthansa is cancelling all flights to and from Tel Aviv up until and including Monday", a spokesman for the German carrier told AFP.
Biden promises ‘rock solid’ support for Israel, Netanyahu vows revenge after deadly…
Hamas is backed by Iran, a fierce foe of Israel, with Iran's supreme leader declaring he was "proud" of Saturday's attacks.