Iran holds state-organised rallies in support of Palestinians State-organised rallies were held across Iran on Friday in support of Tehran’s Palestinian Hamas and against the... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:59pm
Pakistan Demonstrations across Pakistan, Afghanistan in support of Palestinians ISLAMABAD: Several thousand Pakistani Muslims protested across the country after Friday prayers against Israel’s... Updated 13 Oct, 2023 11:19pm
World Food, fresh water rapidly running out: WFP ROME: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Thursday that crucial supplies were running ... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
World Saudi prince, Iran president discuss Israel-Hamas war RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler and Iran’s president spoke by phone about the war between Israel and ... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Opinion Hamas attacks on Israel constitute another 9/11 for US? Israel cannot imprison 2.3 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the world’s largest open air prison, forever. It will... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
World Israel-Hamas war a ‘new cloud’ over world economy: IMF MARRAKESH, (Morocco): The war between Israel and Hamas has darkened the horizon for a world economy that was already... Updated 13 Oct, 2023 08:18am
World US to arrange flights to help citizens leave Israel: White House WASHINGTON: The White House said Thursday it was working to organize charter flights to help US citizens leave... Published 13 Oct, 2023 12:15am
World Canada supports Israeli right to defence under international law: Trudeau OTTAWA: Canada supports Israel's right to defend itself in accordance with international law, Prime Minister Justin... Published 12 Oct, 2023 11:18pm
World US, Qatar to halt Iran access to $6bn fund after Hamas attack: report WASHINGTON: The United States and Qatar officials have agreed to prevent Iran from using a $6 billion humanitarian... Published 12 Oct, 2023 11:01pm
World Blinken tells Netanyahu in Israel: US will ‘always be there’ TEL AVIV: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Benjamin Netanyahu he understood on a personal level ‘the... Published 12 Oct, 2023 07:06pm
World NATO urges Israel to keep Gaza response in proportion BRUSSELS: NATO countries on Thursday told Israel’s defence minister they stood by his country after the attack by... Published 12 Oct, 2023 06:13pm
World Britain withdraws families of embassy staff from Israel LONDON: Britain said Thursday that it was “temporarily” removing the families of staff at its embassy and consulate... Published 12 Oct, 2023 03:25pm
World Iran calls on Islamic, Arab countries to confront Israel TEHRAN: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has called on Islamic and Arab countries to cooperate in confronting Israel... Published 12 Oct, 2023 02:25pm
World Thai death toll in Israel-Gaza conflict rises to 21: PM BANGKOK: Twenty-one Thai nationals have been killed in the conflict between Israel and group Hamas, Prime Minister... Published 12 Oct, 2023 09:17am
World China’s Middle East envoy expected to speak to Israel on Thursday: Bloomberg News China’s special envoy on Middle East issues is expected to have a telephone conversation with Israeli officials on... Published 12 Oct, 2023 08:49am
World Egypt discusses Gaza aid, rejects corridors for civilians CAIRO: Egypt has discussed plans with the United States and others to provide humanitarian aid through its border... Published 12 Oct, 2023 05:57am
World Saudi public debate on ties with Israel jolted by war RIYADH: The outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas risks hardening anti-Israel sentiment in Saudi Arabia, which... Published 12 Oct, 2023 05:57am
World Denmark, Sweden suspend Palestinian development aid COPENHAGEN: Denmark and Sweden said Tuesday they were suspending Palestinian development aid but maintaining... Published 12 Oct, 2023 05:57am
World Hamas says still fighting outside Gaza JERUSALEM/GAZA/WASHINGTON: Israel formed an emergency unity government on Wednesday as its jets pounded Gaza and... Published 12 Oct, 2023 05:57am
Opinion Israel cannot imprison 2.3m people without paying a price Israel and the West have been describing Hamas’ attacks on Israel as “unprovoked”. In this regard, one of... Published 12 Oct, 2023 05:57am
Opinion War and change in the Middle East Once again war is poised to shake the political calculus of the Middle East. For, it’s always war, never peace... Updated 12 Oct, 2023 06:34am
World Biden speaks again to Netanyahu, US eyes additional aid in wake of Hamas attack WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday as the US... Published 12 Oct, 2023 01:26am
World Germany clears use of two Heron TP combat drones by Israel: Spiegel FRANKFURT: Germany has given Israel the go-ahead to use two Heron TP combat drones in its counter-attack against... Published 11 Oct, 2023 11:20pm
World White House in active discussions with Israel over safe passage of civilians from Gaza WASHINGTON: The Biden administration is having active discussions with Israel to help transport Gaza civilians as... Published 11 Oct, 2023 11:11pm
World China urges 'immediate ceasefire' in call with Palestinian official BEIJING: China's envoy to the Middle East Zhai Jun called for "an immediate ceasefire" to the Israel-Hamas conflict... Published 11 Oct, 2023 10:52pm
World Germany urges Qatar to help free Hamas hostages BERLIN: Germany on Wednesday called on Qatar to mediate the release of hostages taken during a surprise attack on... Published 11 Oct, 2023 08:02pm
World Yellen sees economic risks from Israel-Palestine conflict, says US always looking at sanctions MARRAKECH: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the unprecedented attacks on Israel by Palestinian group Hamas... Published 11 Oct, 2023 07:38pm
World Tayyip Erdogan calls Israeli response to Hamas in Gaza a ‘massacre’ ANKARA: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Israel’s blockade and bombing of Gaza in retaliation... Published 11 Oct, 2023 05:40pm
World UK foreign minister Cleverly travels to Israel LONDON: British foreign minister James Cleverly traveled to Israel on Wednesday to show solidarity with the Israeli... Published 11 Oct, 2023 05:13pm
World Israel bombs Gaza ahead of potential ground assault Israel has put Gaza under 'total siege' to stop food and fuel reaching the enclave of 2.3 million people, many poor and dependent on aid Updated 11 Oct, 2023 06:49pm