IDF orders mass evacuation in southern Gaza
Tel Aviv, Aug 17(IANS) Even as indirect peace talks between Hamas and Israel have envisaged an immediate ceasefire, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have ordered mass evacuation in southern Gaza. The Arabic language Spokesman of IDF, Avichay Adraee made the announcement late on Friday night. Adraee, in the statement, said: “Hamas and terrorist organisations are […]
‘New York is New Delhi of America’, says city’s Mayor praising diaspora contributions
New York, Aug 17 (IANS) “New York City is the New Delhi of America”, the city’s Mayor Eric Adams said at the hoisting of the Indian tricolour on Independence Day, praising the diaspora’s contributions to the city. “This is the oldest democracy, so we should be proud to lift this flag up in the democracy […]
Jordan condemns attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in West Bank
Amman, Aug 17 (IANS) Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinians in the West Bank, the most recent of which occurred two days ago in a village east of Qalqilya. The attack resulted in the death of a young man and injuries to dozens, causing material damage to […]
Egyptian FM visits Lebanon to convey support
Beirut, Aug 17 (IANS) Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has visited Lebanon, confirming Egypt’s support for the country’s unity, territorial integrity, and sovereignty. “We confirm once again Egypt’s support for Lebanon’s unity, territorial integrity, and sovereignty and that any violation of this sovereignty is condemned. The aggression on the southern suburb of the beloved capital […]
Norway closes representative office in Palestine
Oslo, Aug 17 (IANS) Norway’s Representative Office in Al-Ram, Palestine, has been closed after the Israeli government decided to no longer facilitate Norway’s diplomatic presence with the Palestinian Authority. In a press statement on Friday, Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide condemned the Israeli decision as “extreme and unreasonable,” stating that it targets the Palestinians, […]
Israeli fighting in Gaza ended: Media
Jerusalem, Aug 17 (IANS) The Israeli army’s fighting in the Gaza Strip has ended, state media reported. Citing senior security officials,Israel’s-state owned Kan TV news said that Israel can return and re-enter Gaza “when there is new intelligence,” but in general the Israeli military’s activity in the Palestinian enclave is over. According to the channel, […]
US official: Talks in Doha on hostage-ceasefire deal were most ‘constructive’ in months
Washington, Aug 17 (IANS) The past two days of negotiations in Doha for a ceasefire-hostage deal between Israel and Hamas were the most constructive that mediators had seen in months, a senior Biden administration official told reporters. The official said on Friday that US President Joe Biden spoke with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi and Qatari […]
UN human rights team to visit Dhaka to discuss probe; report says Hindus attacked
United Nations, Aug 17 (IANS) A human rights team from the world organisation will visit Dhaka next week to discuss with the interim government investigations into the human rights violations during the recent unrest in Bangladesh, according to a UN Spokesperson. The High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, discussed with Bangladesh interim leader Muhammad […]
India, Japan to hold third ‘2+2’ dialogue on Aug 20
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) India and Japan are set to hold the upcoming third round of the 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministers’ Meeting on August 20 in New Delhi to advance their strategic partnership, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will represent India, […]
80 killed in paramilitary attack in Sudan
Khartoum, Aug 17 (IANS) At least 80 people were killed in an attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on a village in Sinnar state in central Sudan, a volunteer group said. “The RSF launched a bloody attack yesterday (Thursday) on the Jalqni village of (Abu Hujar locality) in Sinnar state, after a five-day […]
