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  Ismail Haniyeh's assassination: Implications and chaos in the Middle East - What it means for India?

  Explainers | August 03, 2024 17:36 IST

  The killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, after the death of a senior Hezbollah commander, has thrown the Middle East into a fresh wave of chaos as Israel is bracing for a retaliation from Iran. The ongoing unrest in the region has deep consequences for a number of countries, including India.

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  Israel's Mossad agency hired 'Iranian agents' to assassinate Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh: Report

  World | August 03, 2024 13:41 IST

  Ismail Haniyeh was targeted by the Mossad agency since he arrived in Tehran to attend former Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's funeral in May. His recent assassination shocked Iran and exposed critical failures of the country's intelligence and security.

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  Funeral of slain Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh held in Qatar as Israel prepares for escalation | WATCH

  World | August 02, 2024 17:24 IST

  Thousands of mourners, including Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, attended Haniyeh's funeral ceremony, after which he will be buried in the city of Lusail. Haniyeh's killing in Iran sent shockwaves through the Middle East and threatened an escalation of regional tensions.

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  Biden says killing of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh 'not helpful' for ceasefire in Gaza

  World | August 02, 2024 13:57 IST

  The assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh has triggered calls for retaliation from Iran and Hamas, who have blamed Israel for the attack. The brazen attack on Haniyeh in Tehran dealt a severe blow to Hamas and halted any immediate chances of a ceasefire in Gaza.

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  Air India suspends all flights to and from Tel Aviv in view of escalating tensions in Middle East

  India | August 02, 2024 13:39 IST

  Israel's tensions with Iran took another dangerous turn after the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, which has triggered calls for retaliation. The incident fuelled fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East, already grappling with the Israel-Hamas war.

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  Iran's Supreme Leader orders direct attack on Israel after Ismail Haniyeh's assassination: Report

  World | August 01, 2024 7:13 IST

  Ismail Haniyeh, the chief of Hamas' political bureau and long targeted by Israel, was killed in an attack on his residence in Iran. His death has fuelled concerns of an all-out conflict between Iran and Israel and came at a critical time of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

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  Israel's two major enemies 'eliminated' within hours: How the attacks unfolded?

  World | July 31, 2024 14:05 IST

  Ismail Haniyeh, the chief of Hamas' political bureau, has long been a target for Israel's military and intelligence services. His assassination followed an Israeli strike in Beirut to kill Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr in retaliation for a rocket attack in Golan Heights that killed 12 youths.

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  Who was Ismail Haniyeh, the long-time Hamas leader and ex-PM assassinated in Tehran? 5 FACTS

  World | July 31, 2024 9:54 IST

  Haniyeh, 62, left the Gaza Strip in 2019 and had lived in exile in Qatar, leading the Hamas delegation in ceasefire negotiations as the war with Israel in Gaza continued. He was "specially designated" as a global terrorist by the United States and was once briefly imprisoned in Israel.

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  Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh killed in attack on his residence in Iran

  World | July 31, 2024 10:32 IST

  Haniyeh, 62, was the chief of Hamas' political bureau and was designated as a "specially designated" global terrorist by the United States. He was residing in Qatar and was the face of Hamas' diplomatic efforts as he participated in peace talks to end the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

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  Was Iran involved in assassination bid on Trump? New intelligence raises scrutiny on security lapses

  World | July 17, 2024 8:12 IST

  Trump's security was boosted over reports of an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate him as 'revenge' for the killing of Iran's military general Qassem Soleimani in 2020. However, the investigation so far has indicated that the shooter acted alone without any ties to an accomplice.

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  Ecuador declares state of emergency after top Presidential candidate Villavicencio's assassination

  World | August 10, 2023 20:16 IST

  "Given the loss of a democrat and a fighter, the elections are not suspended; on the contrary, they have to be held, and democracy has to be strengthened," said Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso.

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  Shinzo Abe's assassination haunts Japan with questions on handmade guns

  World | July 10, 2022 16:48 IST

  Handmade guns are practically impossible to trace, making investigations difficult. Such weapons are rarely used in Japan, where most attacks involve stabbings or dousing a place with gasoline and setting it ablaze.

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  Spying attempt on ex-Pak PM Imran Khan amid rumours of his assassination

  World | June 26, 2022 7:40 IST

  The spying attempt was foiled after another employee informed the security team about the installation of the device.

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  Gujarat: Not joining BJP on Monday, says Hardik Patel

  India | May 29, 2022 23:42 IST

  Moosewala was shot dead in Punjab's Mansa district, with police there claiming it may be the fallout of an inter-gang rivalry. 

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  Florida resident detained as key suspect in Haiti killing

  World | July 12, 2021 21:27 IST

  The latest suspect detained amid the search for the masterminds and assassins in the killing of President Jovenel Moïse is a Haitian in his 60s living in Florida who identifies himself as a doctor and has accused the leaders of his homeland of corruption. 

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  Haiti President Assassination: 17 suspects including 2 Americans arrested in killing of Moise

  World | July 10, 2021 16:42 IST

  At least 28 suspects may be involved in the murder of the Haitian president, including 26 Colombians and two Haitian Americans, Haiti Police said at a presser.

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  Haiti's interim PM confirms request for US troops to country

  World | July 10, 2021 8:35 IST

  Haiti’s interim government said Friday that it asked the U.S. to deploy troops to protect key infrastructure as it tries to stabilize the country.

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  PM Modi says he's 'saddened' by Haiti president's assassination, offers condolences to family

  India | July 09, 2021 8:44 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday offered condolences to the family of President Jovenel Moise and the people of Haiti and expressed sadness over the assassination.

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  Haiti President Jovenel Moïse assassinated at home

  World | July 07, 2021 16:49 IST

  Moise, 53, had been ruling by decree for more than two years after the country failed to hold elections, which led to Parliament being dissolved.  

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  Iran's top scientist linked to military nuclear program 'assassinated'

  World | November 27, 2020 22:54 IST

  Iranian state television is reporting that a scientist that Israel has alleged led a military nuclear program in early 2000s has been "assassinated."