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  'We've already moved on to plant explosives...': Ex-Israeli spies reveal plan against Hezbollah

  World | December 23, 2024 11:11 IST

  The former Israeli spy said Mossad tested numerous ringtones to find one that sounded urgent enough to make someone pull the pager out of their pocket. He revealed the agency had started planning around a decade ago. Read more.

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  Yearender 2024: 'The Beast' makes a triumphant return to the White House

  World | December 20, 2024 13:39 IST

  As 2024 comes to a close, Donald Trump has yet to reclaim his position in the White House. However, his influence on American politics remains undeniable, shaping the narrative of the Republican Party and polarising the political landscape and world order like never before.

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  Yemen's capital under attack after Houthi targets Israel, Iran-backed group threatens 'revenge'

  World | December 19, 2024 8:21 IST

  The Houthi-controlled satellite channel al-Masirah reports that some of the strikes in Yemen targeted power stations in the capital, as well as the Ras Isa oil terminal on the Red Sea.

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  Jaishankar speaks to Israeli counterpart, discusses situation in Syria, West Asia

  World | December 18, 2024 16:38 IST

  In recent days, diplomatic efforts have intensified to finalize a proposed ceasefire and hostage release deal, following months of stalled negotiations between the parties. Approximately 95 hostages are believed to be held by Hamas in Gaza.

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  Year in Review: Top Photos from the Middle East in 2024

  World | December 17, 2024 17:05 IST

  An Israeli strike in Gaza killed at least eight people from the same family, most of them women and children, Palestinian medics said on Tuesday. The strike late Monday hit a house in Gaza City’s central neighborhood of Daraj, according to the Health Ministry’s ambulance and emergency service.

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  Israel's deadliest strikes on Gaza's refugee camp kill 29 including 8 members of the same family

  World | December 11, 2024 16:00 IST

  Israel-Hamas War update: Hospital records show that a family of eight was among those killed, including four children, their parents and two grandparents.

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  Israel questions legitimacy of ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu, vows to contest court order

  World | November 28, 2024 8:44 IST

  The ICC issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, his former defence minister, and Hamas military commander Ibrahim Al-Masri, also known as Mohammed Deif, over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity during the Gaza conflict.

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  Desperate Lebanese returning home to south as Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect | WATCH

  World | November 27, 2024 16:32 IST

  Cars honking and people hugging flooded the streets of Lebanon's southern city of Tyre on Wednesday (November 27) after a ceasefire between Israel and Iran-backed group Hezbollah came into effect.

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  Smile returns in Lebanon after ceasefire | IN PICS

  World | November 27, 2024 12:57 IST

  Activity returned to the streets of Beirut on Wednesday after a ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group started. People were seen waving Hezbollah flags, some held up a large portrait of its late leader Hassan Nasrallah while cars blared their horns in celebration.

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  Has Israel struck ceasefire deal with Hezbollah? Netanyahu's spokesperson breaks silence

  World | November 25, 2024 19:09 IST

  Michael Herzog, the Israeli ambassador to the United States, told Israel's GLZ radio an agreement was close and "it could happen within days ... We just need to close the last corners".

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  'India is in regular touch with both Israel and Iran...': Jaishankar affirms support for ceasefire

  World | November 25, 2024 18:26 IST

  Expressing concerns about the escalating conflict in West Asia, Jaishankar stated that India has been maintaining regular high-level communication with both Israel and Iran to promote restraint and foster dialogue.

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  International Court issues arrest warrants for Israeli PM, Hamas officials, Netanyahu reacts

  World | November 21, 2024 19:02 IST

  ICC issued warrants for the arrest of Hamas leader Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri (also known as Mohammed Deif), Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and its former defence minister Yoav Gallant.

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  G20 Summit LIVE UPDATES: Facing highest levels of armed conflicts since World War II, says Lula

  World | November 19, 2024 18:58 IST

  G20 Summit LIVE UPDATES: Lula highlighted the highest levels of armed conflicts since World War II, unprecedented forced displacements, devastating effects of extreme weather events, and deepening social, racial, and gender inequalities post-pandemic.

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  Will Trump's Victory Be Beneficial For Israel? What Will Happen To US Aid For Ukraine?

  News | November 07, 2024 19:17 IST

  Donald Trump’s second victory in the US presidential race is set to change the dynamics of ongoing conflicts, particularly in Israel and Gaza, as well as the Russia-Ukraine war. Who will benefit and who will be at loss? Watch the video to know it all.

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  What Trump's phenomenal comeback means for Ukraine, Middle East, China and rest of world | ANALYSIS

  World | November 07, 2024 14:51 IST

  During the campaign, Trump made explosive claims and announcements. Now that Trump has claimed victory, many at home and abroad are asking an urgent question: will he make good on his long list of foreign policy threats, promises and pronouncements?

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  Trump's phenomenal comeback: Will he be able to end war in Ukraine and West Asia? READ

  World | November 06, 2024 23:53 IST

  Throughout his campaign, Trump has vowed to bring peace to the region. “Get it over with and let's get back to peace and stop killing people,” Trump said of the conflict in Gaza in an interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt in April. But, now he has to fix it.

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  Netanyahu appoints Foreign Minister Israel Katz as new defence minister after sacking Gallant

  World | November 06, 2024 0:32 IST

  This came after Netanyahu dismissed his popular defence minister, Yoav Gallant, in a surprise announcement. Netanyahu and Gallant have repeatedly been at odds throughout the war in Gaza.

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  Israel Hamas war: IDF eliminate another senior Hamas official amid ceasefire speculations

  News | November 02, 2024 18:56 IST

  The Israeli army released a video that it claims shows the airstrike that killed senior Hamas official Izz al-Din Kassab in the southern Gaza town of Khan Younis. Reuters was unable to independently verify the location or the date of the video. Watch to know more!

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  What is Iron Beam? Israel's game-changer idea that reduces interception costs from USD 50K to USD 2

  World | November 02, 2024 12:22 IST

  Israel anticipates that its "Iron Beam" laser defence system will be operational within a year, claiming it will usher in "a new era of warfare" amid ongoing conflicts involving drones and missiles with Iran and its regional allies.

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  'Deepawali ki haardik shubhkamnayen': Israel extends Diwali greetings to Indians in Hindi

  World | October 31, 2024 17:34 IST

  "I wish you and the people of India a #HappyDiwali2024! Israel and India share the values of democracy, freedom, and a vision for a brighter future", Katz said in a post on social media platform X.