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Srinagar: Authorities in Srinagar once again disallowed Eid prayers at the historic Eidgah Ground and Jamia Masjid in the city's old quarters -- marking the seventh consecutive year of such restrictions. The gates of Jamia Masjid were shut in the early hours of Saturday, and police personnel were stationed outside, barring entry. Even Fajr (pre-dawn) prayers were not permitted, according to a statement issued by Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid, the mosque's managing body. Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, who is ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Thousands of Muslims gathered in the heart of Bhopal, lifting their hands and hearts in prayer, seeking peace for the nation and blessings for Palestine as they offered Namaaz in unison on the sacred occasion of Eid-ul-Azha (Bakrid), Shahar Qazi Mushtaq Ali Nadvi led the Namaaz in Idgah and Maulana Hassan Sahab led the Namaaz in Tajul Masjid. During the Namaaz, prayers were offered for the safety of the country, establishment of justice, healing of the sick, protection ...Read More >
New Delhi: A ceasefire deal has been agreed upon between Israel and Hamas. News agency AP reported this based on two officials involved in the deal, although their identities have not been disclosed. The negotiations for this agreement were held in Doha, the capital of Qatar, with the assistance of Egypt, Qatar, and the United States. Israeli officials stated on Monday, January 13, that in the first phase of the deal, 33 hostages will be released. Hamas currently holds 94 hostages from Israel. ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A bag carried by Priyanka Gandhi to Parliament with 'Palestine' prominently emblazoned on it triggered a discussion among its members as well as visitors to the House, while inviting barbs from BJP which called it a "bag of appeasement". The bag, apparently a cultural microcosm of Palestine with motifs and symbols associated with the embattled state below its name, also sported a dove, alluding to Priyanka's demand for peace in the region, which is at war with Israel that has claimed ...Read More >
Fatah and Hamas are nearing an agreement to appoint a committee of technocrats to administer Gaza, potentially ending Hamas' rule. The committee, facilitated by the Palestinian Authority, aims to oversee Gaza's rebuilding post-war. The deal follows Cairo negotiations, despite Israel's opposition to Hamas or Fatah's involvement in Gaza. In a significant development towards stabilizing the Gaza Strip, Palestinian officials reveal that Fatah and Hamas are close to appointing a non-partisan committ ...Read More >
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 ...Read More >
Dr. Munir Al-Bursh, Director General of the Ministry of Health has accused Israel of using unknown and banned weapons in Gaza to evaporate human bodies and even buildings in residential areas. In an interview with Al-Jazeera, Al-Bursh stated that in the northern Gaza strip, Israeli forces are using "unknown weapons" that results in the evaporation of human bodies, thereby preventing the local authorities from determining the full scale of destruction. Al-Bursh stated that Israel's use of such ...Read More >
Ramallah: Four Palestinians were killed by Israeli army fire in Jenin, the northern West Bank, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. The Ministry said on Sunday in a press statement that the four victims, whose identities were still unknown, died during an "occupation assault" on the town of Sir, southeast of Jenin as reported by Xinhua news agency. Jenin Governor Kamal Abu Rab told Xinhua that the victims' identities could not be confirmed due to the severe damage and charring of thei ...Read More >
The situation in Gaza, where 62-year-old Rashid Masharawi was born and raised in the Shati refugee camp, has spurred the filmmaker to produce From Ground Zero, an anthology of 22 short films that capture the plight of Palestinians under siege for over a year now. HIPA award | How photographers from West Asia are looking beyond war and violence to redefine their world From Ground Zero was screened this month at the 12th Ajyal Film Festival in Doha and at the Cairo International Film Festiva ...Read More >
International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People 2024 is on November 29. This annual celebration is focused on showing solidarity with the people of Palestine who continue to fight against the illegal occupation by Israel and has been an annual observance that was established by the United Nations in 1978. While there are various ways that you can celebrate International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People - from donating to charities and organisations that are helping the P ...Read More >
The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire brought temporary peace to the Middle East but heightened despair for Palestinians in Gaza. As hostages remain and destruction persists, the conflict's humanitarian toll deepens. Israel's focus returns to Gaza, intensifying a battle that displaced thousands, driven by longstanding demands. Hope for peace remains elusive. The recent ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has brought relief to many in the Middle East, marking a significant step towards regional peac ...Read More >
President Joe Biden announced renewed efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza, aiming for the release of hostages and the removal of Hamas from power. This comes as a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon raises hopes for similar peace in Gaza. President Joe Biden announced that the United States will intensify efforts with regional allies to secure a Gaza ceasefire, which would include the release of hostages and the removal of Hamas from power. His comments on X (formerly ...Read More >
A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, mediated by the U.S. and France, holds despite ongoing tensions and Israeli warnings. The Lebanese army deploys in southern regions as Israel maintains military presence. The ceasefire's success is pivotal amidst wider regional conflicts involving Palestinian groups. A tenuous ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah held steady, thanks to mediation by the U.S. and France. Despite the agreement, Israel urged caution, advising residents not to retu ...Read More >
Every month, Mint's Plain Facts section brings out an update on key global data to thread together the biggest developments in the world that are worth paying attention to. The accompanying analysis and charts explain how each story is creating ripples on the global stage, where it is headed in the coming weeks, and whether it can impact India. This month we track how the climate finance package at the 29th United Nations climate summit (COP29) irked many countries. Meanwhile, several countri ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The BJP on Tuesday urged the people of Karnataka to uproot the ruling Congress party on the occasion of Constitution Day. Senior BJP leader and Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka claimed, "On this Constitution Day, let us resolve to oust this anti-constitutional Congress government. Let us pledge to uproot this party, which disrespects constitutional ideals and values, from our state. "The Congress party's anti-constitutional stance is not new; it has a dark history, including imposing ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 19 (ANI): India has released the second tranche of USD 2.5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), fullfilling its annual contribution of USD 5 million for the year 2024-25, Representative Office of India to Palestine said on Monday. Over the years, in its endeavour to support the Palestinian refugees and their welfare, India has provided financial support to the tune of USD 40 million for the UN Agency's ...Read More >
Amidst a flurry of exchanges between Indian and West Asian officials in the recent weeks, two senior Arab diplomats have taken charge of the ambassadorial posts at the Jordan and Egyptian embassies in New Delhi, indicating the fast-paced diplomatic consultations that are taking place between India and the leading powers in the conflict-torn West Asian region. The arrival of new Jordan Ambassador Yousef Mustafa Ali Abdelghani and new Egyptian Ambassador Kamel Galal is viewed in the diplomatic ci ...Read More >
Lebanese health ministry confirms 3,841 dead in Israel-Hezbollah conflict Lebanese armed group Hezbollah confirmed its media relations chief Mohammad Afif was killed by an Israeli strike on a building in central Beirut on Sunday. Israel has rarely hit senior Hezbollah personnel who do not have clear military roles, and its air strikes have mostly targeted Beirut's southern suburbs where the group has its heaviest presence. Israel's military, which earlier declined to comment, issued a stateme ...Read More >
Israel's military, which earlier declined to comment, issued a statement late on Sunday reporting it had "eliminated" Afif. The Lebanese health ministry said the strike had killed one and injured three. A second, separate strike later on Sunday hit Mar Elias street, another central area rarely targeted by Israeli bombs, Hezbollah's Al-Manar TV reported. The Lebanese health ministry said that strike killed at least two people and wounded 22. Hezbollah and Israel have been trading fire for more ...Read More >
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