American taxpayers could soon be coughing up over $100 billion to shore up US primacy and security – including that of its allies Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan – after President Joe Biden maintained that walking back from the three-front challenge would increase the cost and threats to America and to the world.In only his second night-time Oval Office...
Canada said Thursday it had withdrawn 41 diplomats from India — fallout from a bitter row over the killing of a Khalistani terrorist on Canadian soil. India planned to “unethically” revoke diplomatic immunity for all but 21 of Canada’s diplomats and their families by Friday, forcing Ottawa to pull out the others, Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie...
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak extended support to Israel as he reached capital Tel Aviv on Thursday condeming an “unspeakable, horrific act of terrorism” referring to the October 7 surprise attacks by Hamas. He met with Israeli leaders and is scheduled to hold talks with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu. “I’m very much looking forward...
Egypt has announced the creation of a “sustainable” humanitarian aid corridor into Gaza. The announcement comes as hundreds of trucks, carrying essential supplies, are waiting to enter the besieged Palestinian enclave being bombarded by Israel. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrived in Israel today to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog...
An explosion at a hospital in Gaza killed at least 500 people on Tuesday, Reuters said quoting the Hamas-run health ministry sources, sparking outrage. Local authorities blamed Israeli airstrikes, while Israel alleged it was Hamas rockets misfiring. US President Joe Biden landed in Israel today on a “solidarity” visit following last week’s Hamas attacks that...
Russian President Vladimir Putin told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on October 16 that Moscow wanted to help prevent a humanitarian disaster in Gaza as he waded into the Middle East crisis with a flurry of calls to key regional players. The Kremlin said Mr. Putin expressed Russia’s willingness to work towards “ending the Palestinian-Israeli...
UN chief Antonio Guterres has called on Hamas to immediately release all hostages without conditions and urged Israel to allow rapid and unimpeded access to humanitarian aid for civilians in the Gaza Strip. The Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, home to about 2.3 million people, is under a total blockade. Israel has cut off all supplies of...
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has wished “happy Navratri” to the Hindu community in his country amid a diplomatic row with India. “Happy Navratri! I’m sending my warmest wishes to members of the Hindu community and all those who are celebrating this festival,” he posted on X, formerly Twitter. Navaratri is a biannual Hindu festival...
Iran’s foreign minister, whose government supports Hamas and other Middle East militant groups, said on Thursday opening a “new front” against Israel would depend on Israel’s actions in Gaza. Although Tehran has been a long-term backer of Hamas, Iranian officials have been adamant that the country had no involvement in the militants’ attack against its...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joined with a top political rival Wednesday to create a wartime Cabinet to oversee the fight to avenge the gruesome weekend attack by Hamas militants. In the sealed-off Gaza Strip, Palestinian suffering mounted as Israeli bombardment demolished and the only power plant ran out of fuel. Netanyahu vowed to “crush and...