Middle East

Israel PM holds meeting with heads of security establishment

Netanyahu held a meeting with the heads of the security establishment at the Kirya in Tel Aviv on Wednesday.

2024-10-02T13:29:10.343210+00:00 IST

Israel bans UN Chief Antonio Guterres from entering country

Katz said that anyone who cannot condemn Iran's attack on Israel does not deserve to enter Israel.

2024-10-02T12:52:15.913323+00:00 IST

'US, European nations root cause of problems in West Asia'

He said that these conflicts and confrontations would completely disappear and regional nations could govern the region and live together in peace and security if these nations stopped their wicked practices in this region.

2024-10-02T12:29:04.674098+00:00 IST

MEA: Jaiswal makes statement on Sudan Attack

It raised concern over the reports of an attack on the residence of the UAE Ambassador in Khartoum, and said that the inviolability of diplomatic premises must be respected in any conflict.

2024-10-02T12:04:14.321240+00:00 IST

Israel to retaliate, could target oil production in Iran: Report

Israel will unleash a "significant retaliation" within days in response to Tuesday's massive missile attack which may target Iran's oil production facilities as well as other strategic locations, Israeli officials told Axios, as the fresh crisis unfolds in West Asia.

2024-10-02T09:22:39.750657+00:00 IST

MEA issues Indians amid tensions

The Ministry of External Affairs has issued an advisory urging Indian nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Iran due to escalating security concerns in the Middle East. Indian citizens residing in Iran are asked to remain vigilant and stay in contact with the Indian Embassy in Tehran. The advisory comes amid rising tensions following Iran's missile attack on Israel, with retaliatory strikes from Hezbollah and Israel's military operations in Lebanon. The Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv has also advised caution for Indian nationals in Israel.

2024-10-02T08:22:54.711907+00:00 IST

"Ceasefire out of question, two-state solution not anytime soon"

"The problem is that the Palestinians, as we saw on the 7th of October, are totally committed to annihilating the state of Israel. And that's what their purpose in life is, to struggle against Israel until its demise. So, as long as this is the case, speaking about the two-state solution is delusional," Brig. Gen. (Res.) Yossi Kuperwasser said.

2024-10-02T07:54:08.012254+00:00 IST

IDF issues fresh warning to Lebanon

The Israeli Air Force has conducted a series of targeted strikes against Hezbollah's weapons production sites and infrastructure in Beirut, taking measures to minimise civilian harm. The airstrikes come in the wake of Iran's missile attack on Israel, which has escalated tensions across the region. Hezbollah has retaliated with rocket fire, and the IDF has initiated ground operations in southern Lebanon. The strikes aim to degrade Hezbollah's military capabilities, as Israel continues its broader Operation "Northern Arrows."

2024-10-02T07:39:24.375124+00:00 IST

'Very frustrating situation for Iran and its entire evil axis'

"This is something that's so terrible for them (Iran) because their entire plan was to build this 'ring of fire' around Israel, circle it with these proxies they've built to weaken Israel. They believed everything was going their way. And that's why Hamas decided to launch the attack on 7th of October. But it turns out that it's going the opposite direction," Yossi Kuperwasser said.

2024-10-02T07:17:37.483773+00:00 IST

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei warns Israel of more strikes

Khamenei captioned the post as "Victory from God and a near conquest..."

2024-10-02T01:16:28.418741+00:00 IST

"Iran made a big mistake tonight and it will pay for it": Israel

At the start of the Security Cabinet Meeting, Netanyahu said that whoever attacks them, they will counter-attack

2024-10-01T23:08:27.109707+00:00 IST

As Iran launches missile attack against Israel, Indian Embassy

After Iran launched a ballistic missile attack against Israel, the Indian Embassy here advised its citizens to stay vigilant and adhere to the safety protocols as advised by the local authorities.

2024-10-01T18:59:57.223803+00:00 IST

IDF claims large number of Iranian missiles intercepted

The IDF said that the Iranian regime targets everyone, as the site is a holy site for Muslims, Christians and Jews

2024-10-01T18:47:47.036269+00:00 IST

Israel strikes into Hezbollah hideouts in Lebanon

The Israeli military issued a warning to 20 towns in southern Lebanon to evacuate immediately, as it aims to start limited ground operations against Hezbollah terror group in Lebanon.

2024-10-01T18:05:21.692223+00:00 IST

Biden directs US military to shoot down Iranian missiles

President Biden directed the U.S. military to aid Israel's defense against Iranian attacks and shoot down missiles that are targeting Israel.

2024-10-01T17:43:27.698369+00:00 IST

Iran launches over 100 missiles towards Israel

IDF said that ballistic missiles have been launched from Iran at Israel. Sirens continue to sound across Israel amid the attack.

2024-10-01T17:22:03.693636+00:00 IST

Uyghur diaspora protests against China’s National Day in Istanbul

The demonstration coincided with the 75th anniversary of China's National Day, a significant event in the Chinese calendar, and was aimed at condemning China's treatment of Uyghur Muslims in the Xinjiang region.

2024-10-01T15:11:24.902694+00:00 IST

Houthis claim responsibility for drones targeting Tel Aviv, Eilat

A Houthi spokesman claimed responsibility for drones launched from Yemen that targeted the Israeli cities of Tel Aviv and Eilat on Tuesday morning.

2024-10-01T10:03:39.833478+00:00 IST

Ship in Red Sea targeted by suspected Yemen-based Houthis

Meanwhile, on Tuesday morning Israeli Army said a "targeted and limited" incursion had begun several hours earlier, focused on Hezbollah targets and infrastructure in a number of Lebanese villages along the border that posed an immediate threat to Israeli towns on the other side of the Blue Line.

2024-10-01T06:07:02.852568+00:00 IST

Israel launches ground operations in southern Lebanon villages

Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) launched targeted ground operations in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, focusing on Hezbollah strongholds and infrastructure identified through precise intelligence. The limited and localised raids are concentrated in villages near the border.

2024-10-01T00:15:25.220854+00:00 IST

Turkish Consul-General meets Telangana Governor

Orhan Yalman Okan, Consul-General of Turkiye in Hyderabad, and J Snehaja, IFS, Regional Passport Officer, held discussions with Governor Jishnu Dev Varma at Raj Bhavan, focusing on strengthening India-Turkey relations and Telangana's role. This meeting underscores the growing cooperation between the two nations at both diplomatic and regional levels.

2024-09-30T20:51:51.220506+00:00 IST