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Palestinian President Abbas seeks to disarm Hamas at UNGA, condemns October 7 attack on Israel
World | Sep 25, 2025, 08:14 PM ISTAbbas made it clear that Hamas would not be part of Gaza’s future governance. He said Hamas will have no role in governing Gaza and the militant group must hand over its weapons.
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India backs UNGA resolution allowing Palestine Prez to address session via video after visa denial
World | Sep 19, 2025, 11:51 PM ISTThe 193-member General Assembly adopted the resolution titled 'Participation by the State of Palestine' during its 80th session, with 145 nations voting in favour, five against and six abstentions. The US and Israel opposed the measure, while India was among those supporting it.
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PM Modi meets Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Expresses 'deep concern' at situation in Gaza
News | Sep 23, 2024, 12:34 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at Lotte New York Palace Hotel in New York, US. Pm Modi expressed “deep concern” at the humanitarian situation in Gaza forced due to the Israel-Hamas war.
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Explained | What is China's stance on Israel-Palestine conflict and what does it want?
Explainers | Nov 22, 2023, 09:49 PM ISTSince the war broke out, China has been repeatedly calling for an immediate ceasefire and even offered to mediate peace talks based on the 'two-state solution'. Moreover, China has refrained from condemning the Hamas attack and doesn't consider it a terrorist organisation.
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Superfast 200: Watch Top 100 News of The Day
News | Oct 19, 2023, 12:19 PM ISTBritish Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has just landed in Israel and nearby countries as part of diplomatic efforts to stop the crisis triggered by Hamas’ October 7 attack from worsening. Sunak’s office says he will meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog.
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PM Modi in Palestine: India hopes for an independent Palestine soon, says PM
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Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas asks PM Modi to facilitate peace process with Israel
World | Feb 10, 2018, 08:02 PM ISTPrime Minister Modi said he has assured President Abbas that India is committed to the Palestinian people's interests.
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India reaffirms support for Palestinian cause; hopes to see 'sovereign, independent, united Palestine'
India | May 16, 2017, 04:44 PM ISTIndia on Tuesday reaffirmed its support to Palestinian cause with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserting that New Delhi hopes to see a sovereign, independent, united and viable Palestine.
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Donald Trump invites Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to White House
World | Mar 11, 2017, 03:49 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump has invited Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to visit the White House soon.
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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas inaugurates embassy in Vatican City
World | Jan 15, 2017, 12:27 PM ISTPope Francis and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday met here to open a Palestinian embassy in the Vatican City.
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Palestine welcomes 'historic visit' by President Pranab Mukherjee
India | Oct 10, 2015, 05:20 PM ISTNew Delhi : Palestine has welcomed the upcoming visit of India's President Pranab Mukherjee to that country on October 12-13, and termed it "historic".Mukherjee will pay the first ever state visit to Palestine at the invitation
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PM Modi seeks Palestinian President's help on captive Indians
World | Sep 30, 2015, 09:26 AM ISTNew Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday before leaving US and discussed the issue of Indians being held hostage in Iraq.Modi, in his conversation with Abbas, sought his help
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'Make in India' dominates Modi's first full day in US
Sep 24, 2015, 02:55 PM ISTNew York : When Thursday dawns here, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to launch a full day of economic diplomacy, cajoling titans of industry, finance and media to invest in his hallmark "Make in
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Palestine unity gov't agrees on emergency budget
World | Mar 25, 2015, 07:58 AM ISTRamallah:The Palestinian unity government has said it agreed on an emergency budget and sent it to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for approval.The government on Tuesday said in a statement issued in the aftermath of its
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Palestinians threaten to end security ties with Israel
World | Feb 22, 2015, 08:30 PM ISTRamallah: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is threatening to stop security coordination with Israel if the country continues to withhold millions of dollars of Palestinian tax revenue.Nabil Shaath, a senior Palestinian official, says Abbas warned European
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Hamas pushes for elections in Palestine
World | Jan 12, 2015, 07:56 AM ISTGaza: The Hamas and several other groups in Gaza, Sunday, called on the Palestinian unity government to prepare for elections.According to a Xinhua report, leaders of Islamist and left-wing groups met in Gaza at the
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Paris sees one million people stage defiant march alongside world leaders to honor terror victims
World | Jan 11, 2015, 11:14 PM ISTParis: More than 40 world leaders, their arms linked, marched through Paris Sunday to rally for unity and freedom of expression and to honor 17 victims of three days of terrorist attacks.The leaders were heading
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Palestinian president requests to join ICC
World | Jan 01, 2015, 08:47 AM ISTRamallah: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday signed an official request to join the International Criminal Court, ICC, a day after the UN Security Council rejected a resolution on ending the Israeli occupation.Abbas requested Palestinian
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Germany urges Israel, Palestinians to ease tensions
World | Nov 16, 2014, 06:13 AM ISTRamallah: German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Saturday warned of turning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from political into religious due to the growing tension in Jerusalem.Steinmeier's warning came in a joint press conference with Palestinian Minister
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Jordan warns of repeated Israeli violations in Jerusalem
World | Nov 13, 2014, 06:04 AM ISTAmman: King Abdullah II of Jordan on Wednesday warned of repeated and provocative Israeli violations in Jerusalem and against Al Aqsa Mosque, media reported.At a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, the Jordanian leader said