Middle East News

More countries now recognise Palestine, but does it shift the war in Gaza? Here’s what changes, and what doesn’t.

UN experts have urged FIFA and UEFA to suspend Israel over alleged genocide in Gaza, calling for action against the state—not individual players. Icons like Eric Cantona support the move, urging clubs worldwide to refuse Israeli teams in matches.

In an exclusive chat with Asianet Newsable, ex-Indian envoy Talmiz Ahmad slammed Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif’s claim that Saudi Arabia would back Islamabad against India, calling it “delusional” and unrelated to New Delhi.

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a defense pact. Here’s how it complicates India’s Gulf balancing strategy.

Two years after the October 7 Hamas attack, Israel’s Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, speaks on Gaza, Hamas, humanitarian realities, Jerusalem, antisemitism, and growing India-Israel ties amid global scrutiny.

Israeli strikes on Gaza killed 91 people in one day, while two projectiles were fired from Gaza, one intercepted. Thousands fled their homes, humanitarian conditions worsened, and protests erupted in Tel Aviv demanding peace and release of captives.

Iraq will inaugurate its first industrial-scale solar power plant in Karbala, generating up to 300 MW. Additional projects in Babil and Basra aim to boost renewable energy, reducing gas emissions and meeting up to 20% of national electricity demand.

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia sign a strategic defence pact declaring “any aggression against either is aggression against both.” Experts warn of potential regional risks and indirect nuclear implications for India’s security.

On PM Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday, global leaders such as Giorgia Meloni, Benjamin Netanyahu, Vladimir Putin and Rishi Sunak sent warm wishes, praising his leadership, vision and contributions to strengthening bilateral and global ties.

Afghanistan is again under Taliban rule. Reports reveal growing terror networks. Here’s what it means for global security.