Middle East News

At least 30 people were killed and over 110 injured after Israeli tanks opened fire near an aid distribution site in Rafah, Gaza. The attack occurred amid growing global pressure for a ceasefire and humanitarian access.

Centre has directed IndiGo to end its lease agreement with Turkish Airlines over national security concerns. DGCA granted a final three-month extension until August 31 to avoid passenger disruption. No further extensions allowed.

AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi, part of a multi-party Indian delegation in Saudi Arabia, highlighted Pakistan’s terrorism threats, urged re-listing Pakistan on the FATF grey list, and emphasized India’s unity against terrorism.

India is working closely with Iranian authorities to trace three Indian nationals who went missing in Iran, with full cooperation and regular updates being provided to their families.

Mohammed Sinwar, younger brother of Yahya Sinwar, rose through Hamas’s military ranks to become a central figure in its Gaza leadership. Known as “The Shadow,” he was deeply involved in planning and executing terror operations.

Israeli PM Netanyahu has confirmed that Hamas Gaza chief Mohammed Sinwar was killed in a recent airstrike. Sinwar took over after his brother Yahya’s death. Hamas has not confirmed the killing yet.

Turkey and Pakistan's deepening strategic, military, and ideological ties, rooted in shared religion and geopolitical interests, have raised concerns for India, especially during the recent India-Pakistan conflict.

Hamas has agreed to US ceasefire proposal aimed at halting the war in Gaza. The development came just hours after an Israeli airstrike on a school-turned-shelter in Gaza City killed at least 36 Palestinians. 

An X thread reveals a years-long alliance between Turkey and Pakistan, combining media, diplomacy, and jihadist networks to fuel global anti-India narratives, from Kashmir propaganda to orchestrated boycott campaigns and strategic disinformation.

Israeli director Nadav Lapid’s new film Yes, premiered at Cannes, critiques Israel’s response to Gaza and explores national denial through the story of a musician asked to rewrite the national anthem into propaganda.