Middle East

Israel Vows ‘Decisive Action’ to Rescue Gaza Hostages

23 Feb 2025 00:29 AM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to take decisive steps to rescue all hostages still held in Gaza.

France Knife Attack: 1 Killed, Macron Calls It Terror Act

22 Feb 2025 23:41 PM IST

A 69-year-old man was killed, and multiple police officers were injured in a knife attack in Mulhouse, France.

Hamas Releases Two Israeli Hostages to Red Cross Amid Ongoing Conflict

22 Feb 2025 16:40 PM IST

Hamas releases two Israeli hostages to the Red Cross as part of the final phase of the ceasefire prisoner exchange.

Shiri Bibas’ Remains Identified After Hamas’ ‘Body Mix-Up’: Family Speaks Out

22 Feb 2025 13:08 PM IST

Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas’ remains were identified after Hamas handed them over, bringing painful closure to her family. The Bibas family has become a symbol of Israel’s hostage crisis since the October 7 attack.

Saudi Arabia Expands Astrotourism with Dark Sky Reserves

21 Feb 2025 19:06 PM IST

Saudi Arabia is rapidly becoming a global astrotourism hub, leveraging its clear desert skies and Dark Sky initiatives for a sustainable, celestial experience.

‘Pure Evil’: Hamas Sends Wrong Body, Israel Calls It A ‘New Low’

21 Feb 2025 10:40 AM IST

Israel condemned Hamas for returning the wrong body instead of Shiri Bibas. The US and Argentina denounced the act, calling it horrific. UNSC urged to take action against Hamas’ brutality.

Israel Says Returned Body Is Not Bibas Mother, Accuses Hamas of Killing Children

21 Feb 2025 10:37 AM IST

Israel says Hamas misidentified a returned body, confirming Bibas children were killed by Palestinian militants in captivity.

Bus Explosions Rock Tel Aviv as Police Investigate Suspected Terror Attack

21 Feb 2025 08:14 AM IST

Explosions in Tel Aviv’s Bat Yam area spark a terror investigation, prompting heightened security and military response.

Arab Leaders Meet in Saudi Arabia to Counter Trump’s Gaza Plan

21 Feb 2025 05:05 AM IST

Arab leaders are gathering in Saudi Arabia to counter Donald Trump’s controversial plan for US control of Gaza.

Gaza Launches Emergency Polio Vaccination Drive to Protect Over 591,000 Children

20 Feb 2025 11:19 AM IST

Gaza launches a mass polio vaccination drive from February 22-26, 2025, aiming to protect over 591,000 children from the virus.

Israel to Receive Bodies of Four Hostages, Netanyahu Mourns

20 Feb 2025 03:49 AM IST

Israel will receive the bodies of four deceased hostages on Thursday, as part of an agreed framework.

Hamas Offers Full Hostage Release In Exchange For Ceasefire But Rejects Disarmament

20 Feb 2025 03:05 AM IST

Hamas announced readiness for a mass hostage release but insisted on a permanent ceasefire. The group dismissed Israel’s demand for its removal, emphasizing resistance while aiming to prevent further war.