Israel
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Netanyahu's govt on the brink: Coalition crumbles as numbers fall short in Parliament | Explained
Explainers | Jul 17, 2025, 02:52 PM ISTShas’s exit from cabinet positions has effectively cost Prime Minister Netanyahu his parliamentary majority. With the party’s 11 lawmakers stepping back from ministerial roles, the ruling coalition is now left with just 50 seats in 120-member Knesset—well below the 61 needed for a stable majority.
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Netanyahu govt in Israel loses majority as key coalition partner quits over military draft law
World | Jul 16, 2025, 11:58 PM ISTA second ultra-Orthodox party has quit earlier this week over the same issue. The political turmoil in Isarel comes as Israel and Hamas are negotiating on a US-backed ceasefire proposal for Gaza.
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Anchor runs mid telecast as Israeli airstrikes hit Syrian TV building during live show | WATCH
World | Jul 16, 2025, 08:44 PM ISTClashes between government forces and members of a minority sect in Syria have drawn intervention by Israel and once again raised fears of a breakdown in the country's fragile postwar order.
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India issues fresh travel advisory for citizens in Iran: 'Carefully consider…'
India | Jul 16, 2025, 07:35 AM ISTThe embassy also urged those already in Iran to remain vigilant, monitor developments, and consider returning via available commercial options.
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Israel-Hamas war: Death toll tops 58,000 as Gaza faces unprecedented devastation
World | Jul 14, 2025, 11:55 PM ISTThe Israel-Hamas conflict, now in its 21st month, has claimed over 58,000 lives, leaving Gaza severely devastated. Basic necessities like food and water are scarce, and the humanitarian crisis continues to worsen.
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Israeli strikes kill 30 in Gaza, including children amid stalled ceasefire talks
World | Jul 13, 2025, 07:57 PM ISTAt least 30 Palestinians, including six children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza as the war's death toll surpasses 58,000 amid stalled ceasefire talks.
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Israel says Iran could reach enriched uranium at nuclear site hit by US
World | Jul 11, 2025, 08:06 AM ISTIsrael believes Iran's enriched uranium was distributed in the three sites and had not been moved, the Israeli official said.
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Israeli report accuses Hamas of using sexual violence as 'weapon of war' on October 7
World | Jul 09, 2025, 07:40 AM ISTTestimonies revealed at least 15 instances of sexual assault, including four cases of gang rape. Two male hostages reported being forcibly stripped and physically abused, while others endured threats of forced marriage and various forms of sexualised violence.
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Israel launches airstrikes on Houthi-held ports in Yemen, Houthis retaliate with missile attacks
World | Jul 07, 2025, 08:21 AM ISTThe escalation follows an attack on Sunday on the Magic Seas, a Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned cargo ship in the Red Sea, which caught fire and was eventually abandoned by its crew.
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Iran's supreme leader Khamenei makes first public appearance since Iran-Israel war began
World | Jul 06, 2025, 09:48 AM ISTState-run television showed Khamenei entering the ceremony hall, waving and nodding at a chanting crowd before taking his seat. There was no immediate statement made by him during the event.
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Iran halts cooperation with IAEA after US and Israeli strikes on nuclear sites
World | Jul 02, 2025, 02:11 PM ISTIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered a suspension of cooperation with the IAEA after US and Israeli airstrikes on key nuclear sites. The move escalates tensions and limits international oversight of Iran's nuclear program.
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Trump says Israel agreed to conditions for 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, urges Hamas to accept deal
World | Jul 02, 2025, 07:23 AM ISTTrump announced the development as he prepares to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for talks at the White House.
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Explained: What is Fatwa and why has Iran issued one against Trump, Netanyahu?
Explainers | Jun 30, 2025, 04:03 PM ISTIran's top Shia cleric has issued a fatwa against Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, calling them "enemies of Allah" after alleged attacks on Iranian soil. While impactful in some Islamic nations, such fatwas hold no legal weight in secular countries like India.
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Israel 'Planned' to Assassinate Khamenei During War? How Did Iran's Supreme Leader Survive?
Originals | Jun 27, 2025, 02:50 PM ISTIsrael's defence minister claimed they would’ve killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei during the 12-day war, but he went underground as Israel struck senior Iranian officials.
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Trump praises Iran's missile strikes on Israel: 'They hit hard, destroyed a lot of buildings'
World | Jun 25, 2025, 11:54 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump has praised Iran's ballistic missiles, saying they hit Israel very hard and destroyed several buildings. His statements came two days after a ceasefire was announced between Iran and Israel.
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Israel declares Iran's Central Bank a terror entity in unprecedented move: What it means
World | Jun 25, 2025, 06:09 PM ISTIsrael has designated Iran's Central Bank as a terrorist organisation, alleging it facilitates terrorist activities. The move comes alongside sanctions on several banks, an energy firm, and Iranian officials over terror financing, amid a tense ceasefire and recent executions of alleged Mossad spies.
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Why Iran suspended cooperation with IAEA and demanded nuclear security guarantees: Explained
World | Jun 25, 2025, 04:52 PM ISTIran’s parliament approved a bill to suspend all cooperation with the IAEA. The move comes amid escalating tensions following the recent conflict with Israel.
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From Gaza to Ukraine: UN warns of rising 'weaponisation of food', what does it mean?
World | Jun 25, 2025, 05:39 PM ISTUnlike nuclear weapons, the manipulation of food access remains a common tactic in modern conflicts. In today’s interconnected world, this method of warfare poses an even greater and more far-reaching threat.
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Seven Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza blast targeting armoured vehicle: Military
World | Jun 25, 2025, 11:56 AM ISTSeven Israeli soldiers were killed in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, Tuesday after their armoured vehicle was hit by an explosive, the Israeli military said. Hamas's Al-Qassam Brigades claimed responsibility for an ambush involving missiles and gunfire, but it is unclear if the incidents are connected.
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Israel's strike on Iranian nuclear scientists: Is Iran's atomic weapons program set back for years?
World | Jun 24, 2025, 11:23 PM ISTIsrael's targeted killing of 14 Iranian nuclear scientists has sparked global debate over the effectiveness and ethics of such strikes. While Israel claims it will delay Iran’s nuclear ambitions, experts warn the impact may be short-lived and legally contentious.