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Hezbollah’s Next Leader Targeted in Israeli Airstrike on Beirut

October 4, 2024 Editor

Israeli-Iran war updates: An Axios reporter cited two Israeli sources as saying Hashem Safieddine was the target. The IDF has not yet commented on the strike. An Israeli airstrike on Lebanese capital Beirut on Thursday reportedly targeted senior Hezbollah official Hashem Safieddine, the man widely regarded as the heir of slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Axios reporter Barak Ravid cited two Israeli sources as saying Hashem Safieddine was the target. The Israeli Defence Forces has not yet commented on the strike. The Israel’s military, however, said it had hit Hezbollah’s intelligence…

UN Secretary-General Banned from Entering Israel Amid Tensions

October 3, 2024 Editor

Israel bans UN chief Guterres from entering country New Delhi, Oct 2: Israel on Wednesday declared UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres persona non grata and banned him from entering the country for his failure to “unequivocally condemn” Iran’s missile attack. “Today, I have declared UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres persona non grata in Israel and banned him from entering the country. Anyone who cannot unequivocally condemn Iran’s heinous attack on Israel, as almost every country in the world has done, does not deserve to step foot on Israeli soil,” announced Israeli…

Escalation in Lebanon: Israel Strikes Kill 105, Hezbollah Loses 7 Commanders

September 30, 2024 Editor

Israel on Friday killed Hassan Nasrallah, the head of Lebanon’s Hezbollah group. Israel continued its bombardment of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon on Sunday, killing over 100 people in a day. It opened another front as it bombed Houthi targets in Yemen amid fears of a wider conflagration in the Middle East. According to Lebanon’s health ministry, 105 people were killed and 359 wounded because of Israel’s attack on Sunday. The attack came two days after Israel killed Hassan Nasrallah, the head of Lebanon’s Hezbollah group which has engaged in cross-border fire…

Imran Khan Draws Line: Talks Only with Pakistan’s Power Brokers

September 4, 2024 Editor

Jailed former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan on Monday dismissed rumours of negotiations with the Pakistan government, stating that he would only engage in talks with the powerful establishment to resolve the political deadlock in the country. “Whenever negotiations are mentioned, they bring up the May 9 violence. We are always open to talks, but only with those who hold the real power,” PTI reported quoting Khan telling reporters at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi during the hearing of the Toshakhana case against him. Khan’s rejection of any talks with…

Massacre in Balochistan: 23 Civilians Executed After Being Forced Out of Vehicles

August 26, 2024 Editor

The gunmen stopped several buses, trucks and vans and shot people after checking their ethnicity. At least 23 people were killed after they were forced out of their vehicles and shot by Gunmen in southwest Pakistan on Monday, PTI reported. According to AFP, the militants stopped several buses, trucks and vans and shot people after checking their ethnicity in the district of Musakhail in Balochistan province. Five people were injured. “At least 22 people were killed and five injured when militants stopped several busses, trucks and vans on a highway connecting…

Bangladesh Crisis Escalates: Hotel Fire Claims 24 Lives

August 7, 2024 Editor

Muhammad Yunus will lead the interim government in Bangladesh. Former PM Sheikh Hasina is unlikely to move out of India for the next couple of days. Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and an economist, has been chosen to lead the interim government in Bangladesh on Tuesday night, a day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country following a violent crackdown on a student-led uprising. BNP leader and former prime minister Khaleda Zia, after being released from jailed, expressed concerns over the nationwide violence, vandalism and…

Tragedy in Bangladesh: Student Protests Claim 98 Lives; India Issues Advisory

August 5, 2024 Editor

Bangladesh protests: Nearly 100 people were killed, and hundreds others have been injured as renewed anti-government violent protests swept across Bangladesh. At least 98 people, including 14 policemen, were killed on Sunday, and hundreds of others have been injured as renewed anti-government violent protests swept across Bangladesh during the last three days. On Sunday, thousands of protesters gathered in several parts of the country to demonstrate against Sheikh Hasina’s government, calling for the prime minister to resign and some chanting “down with the autocrat”. During the protests, clashes erupted between…

US Issues Strongest Travel Warning Yet for India: Manipur, Jammu & Kashmir, and Naxal-Infested Regions Off-Limits

July 25, 2024 Editor

A Red Flag for Travelers The United States has issued a stark warning to its citizens, advising against travel to several regions within India. This unprecedented move underscores the escalating security concerns in these areas, placing a significant damper on tourism and investment prospects. Manipur: A Boiling Point At the heart of this advisory is Manipur, a northeastern state grappling with a complex ethnic conflict that has erupted into widespread violence. The US State Department has placed Manipur under its highest travel advisory level, “Do Not Travel,” citing the “threat…

India-Israel Partnership Aims to Tackle Construction Labour Shortage Amid Gaza Conflict

July 9, 2024 Editor

Israel-Gaza conflict enters tenth month amid hopes for ceasefire, hostage release Israel’s Population and Immigration Authority is collaborating with the Indian government to facilitate the recruitment of construction workers from India to address a labour shortage exacerbated by the ongoing genocide in Gaza. On Sunday, the CEO of the Population Authority hosted a delegation from India, including the CEO of India’s National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and his team, to advance this initiative. The meeting included Yehuda Morgenstern, Director General of Israel’s Ministry of Construction and Housing, Moshe Nakash, Head…

US Report Highlights Concerning Rise in Hate Speech Against Indian Minorities

June 27, 2024 Editor

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has raised alarms over the escalating issues concerning religious freedoms in India, as reported in the State Department’s 2023 International Religious Freedom Report. Blinken highlighted a significant rise in anti-conversion laws, hate speech, and the destruction of homes and religious sites belonging to minority faith communities in India. In his remarks during the report’s release, Blinken noted the global efforts to safeguard religious freedoms but expressed concern over the deteriorating situation in India. He emphasized the troubling increase in religious intolerance, which was evident…