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A ministerial conference kicked off on Monday in Cairo to garner regional and international support for the besieged Gaza and alleviate the sufferings of the Palestinian people. The meeting is being held under the auspices of the Egyptian President with the participation of 103 delegations of various countries, international organisations, and financial institutions, according to the Egyptian Foreign Ministry. Commissioner-General of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Philippe Lazzarini told the conference that "UNRWA has preserved the Palestinian identity since its establishment and works in accordance with international law and to protect the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people." He added that safe and effective conditions must be ensured for the continuation of humanitarian operations in the Gaza Strip, urging an emergency response and a political solution to end the catastrophic situation in Gaza, Xinhua news agency reported. Palestinian Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Mustafa said, Egypt, since the first day of the Israeli aggression, has backed the Palestinian side and exerted sincere efforts to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip." For his part, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said, "Egypt fully condemns the illegal ban of the work of UNRWA, which reflects an unacceptable disregard for the international community and its institutions." The Israeli parliament in October passed a law prohibiting UNRWA from operating within its territory.
New Delhi, Jun 29: At least 81 Palestinians have been killed and more than 400 injured in Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours, according to the Gaza-run health ministry, as the Israeli military continues its offensive in the territory, reports BBC. According to the BBC, the strikes included an attack near the Palestine Stadium in Gaza City, where tents sheltering displaced families had been set up. At least 11 people, including children, were killed in that strike. Additional casualties were reported in al-Mawasi and the Tuffah neighbourhoods, where entire families, ...Read More >
New Delhi: A US-sponsored ceasefire proposal for Gaza on Tuesday was hinging on Hamas's response to the 20-point plan which President Donald Trump has said was "beyond very close" to ending the two-year-old conflict in the enclave. Mediators Qatar and Egypt shared the document with Hamas late on Monday after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stood alongside Trump at the White House and pledged his support for the proposal because he said it met Israel's war aims. Hamas was not involved in the negotiations that led to Trump's plan, which calls on the Islamist militant group to disarm, ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], September 30 (ANI): Palestinian Ambassador to India Abdullah Abu Shawesh welcomed US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, echoing the sentiments of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. However, Abu Shawesh emphasised that the plan's success hinges on Israel's actions on the ground. Speaking at the Kerala Media Academy, Abu Shawesh stated that while the plan sounds promising theoretically, its practical implementation will determine its effectiveness. Also Read | NHS Takes Down Report on 'Benefits' of First-Cousin Marriages From Website Afte ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 5 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said that his State visit to India and the agreements signed during bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi will further strengthen and deepen the Russia-India strategic partnership, as both sides reviewed their cooperation across a wide spectrum of sectors. President Putin, during a joint press address at Hyderabad House, said the two leaders had developed a close working dialogue. He recalled his meeting earlier this year during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in Tianjin, China. Also Read | Vlad ...Read More >
xternal Affairs Minister (EAM), S. Jaishankar, on Monday, met with the Foreign Minister of Ukraine and discussed the conflict with Russia at the sidelines of the MED Mediterranean Dialogues Conference in Rome, Italy. Apart from Ukraine, EAM Jaishankar met with his counterparts from France, Lebanon, and Croatia as well. On his meeting with the Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, the EAM reiterated India's support for "dialogue and diplomacy" to end the long-running conflict. "Good to meet FM of Ukraine @andrii_sybihain Rome today. Useful exchange on advancing our bilateral cooperation. ...Read More >
Noting that the evolution of Quad has been a "notable development," External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said the Indo-Pacific is experiencing "significant changes" including new convergences and partnerships. "In an era of collaborative endeavours, the Indo-Pacific will require practical solutions, nimble diplomacy, greater adjustment and more open conversations. The G7 can be one such partner," Mr. Jaishankar said as he attended the G7 FMM Outreach Session with Indo-Pacific partners in the Italian city of Fiuggi on Tuesday. G7 ministers throw support behind Israel-Hezbollah ceasefir ...Read More >
United Nations, November 27 (IANS): The United Nations welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, a senior UN official said in a statement. The agreement marks the starting point of a critical process, anchored in the full implementation of resolution 1701 (2006), to restore the safety and security that civilians on both sides of the Blue Line deserve, said Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, the UN special coordinator for Lebanon, on Tuesday, Xinhua news agency reported. The UN statement came hours after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the nation's ...Read More >
Fiuggi, November 27 (IANS): Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) countries called on Israel to comply with its obligations under international law at a meeting. The ministers said in a statement that they support a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah and the full implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701, Xinhua news agency reported. The ministers expressed their concern about the humanitarian situation in Gaza. They called on the Israeli government to ease obstacles on humanitarian aid to civilians in areas rocked by conflicts. They said that "Israel mu ...Read More >
New York/New Delhi, July 8 (UNI) India has abstained from voting on the UN Resolution on Afghanistan, and said the international community must direct its coordinated efforts towards ensuring that entities and individuals designated by the UN Security Council along with their regional sponsors who facilitate their operations, no longer exploit the Afghan territory for terrorist activities. India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador P Harish, in his statement on the Resolution, welcomed the strong condemnation by Afghanistan of the Pahalgam terrorist attack on April 22 and said Ind ...Read More >
Reacting to US President Donald Trump's 20-point Gaza peace plan, Israeli ambassador Reuven Azar, in an exclusive conversation with CNN-News18's Zakka Jacob, said he hoped that Hamas would accept it. He also thanked PM Narendra Modi for extending his support to the plan, saying India has a lot to offer in reconstruction of post-war Gaza. "We don't have assurances that Hamas will do that. But we have several new elements that we haven't seen in the past. First of all, there is a clear plan and a ...Read More >
Srinagar- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said foreign countries were told clearly during the post-Operation Sindoor diplomatic outreach that in case of a fresh provocation, India would repeat its action. Speaking at a discussion at the Ahmedabad Management Association, Tharoor said Indian delegations which visited foreign countries in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor managed to convey that India acted with restraint and responsibility. "In other places, we actually were able to get some very high-placed people to say not only that they respected and supported India's right of self- ...Read More >
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Quad grouping of the United States, India, Japan and Australia called on Tuesday for the perpetrators of an Islamist militant attack that killed 26 in India-administered Kashmir to be brought to justice without delay. The April 22 attack sparked heavy fighting between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan in the latest escalation of a decades-old rivalry as India blamed it on Pakistan, which denied responsibility while calling for a neutral investigation. The U.S. State Dep ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Palestinian Ambassador to India, Abdullah Abu Shawesh, said that the conflict between Israel and Gaza is not a conflict and termed it Israel's 'brutal aggression', which he said has continued for 642 days. He expressed hope that Israel's brutal aggression and massacre would come to an end 'very soon.' Speaking to ANI, Shawesh said that approximately 10,000 civilians have lost their lives due to the conflict in Gaza, which has lasted for the past 642 days. When asked about the Israel-Gaza conflict, he said, 'I find all the time myself having no other choice e ...Read More >
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), held in New York on Friday UNITED NATIONS, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 26th Sep, 2025) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), held in New York on Friday. Following are the highlights of the prime minister's speech: - This was the third time PM Shehbaz Sharif addressed the UNGA session -- In September 2022, Septembe ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], September 29 (ANI): Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed the state's solidarity with the people of Palestine during a meeting with Palestine's Ambassador Abdulla Abu Shawesh. The meeting was held at the CM's chamber in the Legislative Assembly on Monday, a statement by the Chief Minister's Office said. Also Read | Typhoon Bualoi: 11 Dead, 33 Wounded and 13 Still Missing in Cyclonic Storm in Vietnam. The Chief Minister told the Ambassador that Kerala has always stood with the people of Palestine. He said that Israel, with US backing, has been ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev has weighed in on the recent US airstrike at Mashhad Airport that struck a Mahan Air aircraft, suggesting the incident was likely a case of "collateral damage" rather than a targeted strike on a humanitarian mission. While speaking to ANI, Sachdev addressed the complexities of striking infrastructure during active hostilities, noting that while airports are strategic, the distinction between military and civilian sites is critical. "In situations of war, I do think that airports are normally logical targets, but typica ...Read More >
New Delhi: Former Union home minister P Chidambaram on Monday, September 29, revealed that the then Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government decided not to launch military action against Pakistan after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks amid international pressure, especially from the United States. Chidambaram said that "retribution crossed my mind", but the government decided not to carry out any military action against the neighbouring country. The former union minister made these remarks during an interview with a news channel. Notably, Chidambaram took charge as the Union Ho ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30: US President Donald Trump has unveiled a 20-point peace proposal to end the war in Gaza, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally accepted. Hamas, however, is reviewing it, and so far Hamas has not agreed to the plan yet, leaving its future still uncertain even as regional and European leaders voiced cautious support. The proposal, shaped with input from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and other partners, begins with an immediate cessation of hostilities and a freeze on current battle lines. Within 72 hours, Hamas would be required to lay ...Read More >
India on Thursday reaffirmed its support for a two-state solution to the Palestine issue and said it will continue to strongly support all efforts towards a "durable and just peace" in the region. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also said that India has significant development cooperation with Palestine and it is committed to supporting its human resource development programmes and strengthen Palestinian institutions. This is not the first time India has discussed its stance. In July, In ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 4 (PTI) India and Israel on Tuesday explored ways to build a global approach of "zero tolerance" to combat terrorism and enhance cooperation in areas of trade, infrastructure and connectivity even as New Delhi hoped that the US-brokered Gaza peace plan will bring durable peace to the region. The issues figured in talks between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar that came as the two sides are looking at the possibility of a visit to India by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the next couple of months. It is learnt that the ...Read More >
New Delhi: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admitted that his country is supporting an armed group in Gaza that opposes Hamas. Hamas is a banned terrorist group that controls Gaza, which is involved in many terrorist attacks on Israel. A former Israeli minister has revealed that his country is also arming this anti-Hamas group. Israeli and Palestinian media have reported that the group Israel is working with is part of a local Bedouin tribe led by Yasser Abu Shabab. This group has also been accused of looting international aid in the Gaza Strip. Hamas has also carried out many attacks ...Read More >
Jammu- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the ongoing restoration work of the historic Mubarak Mandi complex, which was the power centre of the Dogra kings in Jammu, and stressed on enhancing its heritage appeal. The Mubarak Mandi Complex is one of Jammu's most significant architectural heritage sites and is envisioned as a comprehensive cultural centre, housing museums, conference venues and heritage hospitality services. Accompanied by Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and MLA Yudhvir Sethi during the visit, the chief minister was briefed in detail on the multi-phas ...Read More >
Palestinian Ambassador to India Abdullah Abu Shawesh has emphasised the importance of addressing the Palestinian issue with a "rational perspective." Speaking at a discussion organised by the National Platform for the Rights of Disabled on Sunday, Shawesh also described the recent remarks by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations General Assembly as "dangerous." Shawesh specifically responded to Netanyahu's statement at the UN General Assembly, where the Israeli Prime Mi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30: The Palestinian Authority (PA) has welcomed US President Donald Trump's proposed Gaza peace plan, describing his efforts as "sincere and determined," the BBC reported, citing the PA's WAFA news agency. In its statement, the PA pledged to work with the United States, regional states and international partners "to end the war on Gaza through a comprehensive agreement that ensures the sufficient delivery of humanitarian aid, the release of hostages and prisoners, and the establishment of mechanisms to protect the Palestinian people." The authority also committed to political ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 17: Syrian government forces began withdrawing from the southern city of Suwayda following a tentative ceasefire deal with Druze militias after days of intense clashes. The move came hours after Israeli airstrikes hit Damascus, targeting government installations in a sharp escalation of regional tensions. At least three people were killed in the strikes on the Syrian capital, which Israel said were carried out in support of the country's Druze population, an Arab minority group caught in violent confrontations with pro-government forces. The Syrian government confirmed that tr ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 1 (ANI): Israel's Consul General to India, Yaniv Revach highlighted the shared experiences of India and Israel in combating terrorism. Speaking with ANI, Revach expressed gratitude for India's support to Israel, particularly in the context of hostage rescue efforts. He personally connected with the issue, having lost a family member to terrorism on October 7. Revach emphasised that both India and Israel face terrorism in different forms, but share common values in rejecting terrorism and promoting peace and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for standi ...Read More >
Jerusalem: Israel's military confirmed that it had carried out several strikes in Lebanon over the past two days, describing the actions as efforts to "thwart" violations of the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah. In a statement, the military said that it had targeted a church used by Hezbollah militants. According to the statement, the militants -- identified by the Israeli side as members of Hezbollah's Khiam ground defence, anti-tank missile, and artillery units -- had reportedly fired at Israeli troops from the church, Xinhua news agency reported quoting the Israeli news outlet Ynet. "Ov ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 7: The latest round of indirect ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas concluded in Doha without any breakthrough, according to the BBC, quoting Palestinian sources familiar with the process. The session, which lasted over three hours, was held in two separate venues, with Qatari and Egyptian mediators facilitating the exchange of messages. Despite the diplomatic efforts, no significant headway was made. Talks are expected to resume late Monday, with mediators planning further separate meetings in an attempt to bridge persistent gaps. Two Palestinian officials told Reu ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 13: At least ten people, including six children, were killed in an Israeli air strike while they were waiting to collect water in central Gaza on Sunday, the BBC reported, quoting emergency service officials. The victims had gathered with jerry cans near a water tanker in the heart of al-Nuseirat refugee camp when the strike occurred. According to eyewitnesses cited by the BBC, an Israeli drone fired a missile at the crowd. "It hit people waiting for water," said one resident, describing scenes of panic and bloodied children. Videos shared online show chaotic aftermaths, with l ...Read More >
NEW DELHI -- Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand will not say whether or not Canada sees U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran as a violation of international law. The minister faced repeated questions about the conflict while taking part in a media scrum in New Delhi, filling in for Prime Minister Mark Carney who abruptly cancelled his scheduled meeting with reporters. The United States and Israel launched a major attack on Iran Saturday that killed the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iranian officials have said more than 150 people, including children, died after a reported missile strike h ...Read More >