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“We are not walking away…”: Biden assures families of unaccounted

United States President Joe Biden spoke with the families of American citizens who are stuck in Israel amid the ongoing war against the Hamas terror group and assured bringing them back is the top priority of the Govt and they are "not walking away" from their duty.

2023-10-15T06:35:48.065204+00:00 IST

Israel agrees to allow foreigners to leave Gaza via Egypt border

Egypt, Israel and the United States have agreed to allow foreigners residing in Gaza to pass through the Rafah border crossing into Egypt, under which Israel agreed to refrain from striking areas the foreigners would pass through on their way out of the Palestinian territory.

2023-10-14T11:19:00.827212+00:00 IST

"We won't stop until they're home": Biden assures families

US President Joe Biden on Saturday assured the family members of Americans stuck in Israel attacks that they will do everything possible to return them to their families.

2023-10-14T08:45:04.829631+00:00 IST

UN Chief urges Israel to "reconsider" Gaza evacuation warning

Guterres in an opinion article in The New York Times emphasized that such demand for a mass evacuation on extremely short notice could have devastating humanitarian consequences.

2023-10-14T03:56:38.570621+00:00 IST

Days before Hamas attack, US intel warned of potential violence

The intelligence updates, dated September 28 and October 5, indicated that Hamas was preparing to escalate rocket attacks across the border.

2023-10-13T23:11:07.804037+00:00 IST

Israel’s Ambassador to UN to hold special event

Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Gilad Erdan and the Permanent Mission of Israel to the UN will hold a special event at the UN today featuring families of Israelis kidnapped by Hamas terrorists.

2023-10-13T11:57:14.591861+00:00 IST

Images of Israeli hostages projected at UN headquarters

The Command Center in the US for the families of the hostages called for the release of all hostages, whose captivity they noted is against international law.

2023-10-13T06:52:19.296252+00:00 IST

"We implore the government of Canada to take immediate action"

In an urgent email addressed to Dominic LeBlanc, Canada's Minister of Public Safety, the Hindu Forum of Canada has called for immediate action in response to Pannun's controversial statements.

2023-10-13T00:06:05.072164+00:00 IST

X removes hundreds of Hamas-affiliated accounts: CEO Yaccarino

The swift response from X was prompted by a 24-hour ultimatum issued by European Union industry chief Thierry Breton to Elon Musk, urging him to combat the spread of disinformation on X and ensure compliance with new EU online content regulations.

2023-10-12T22:49:08.036965+00:00 IST

"New cloud" darkening the horizon of world economy: IMF

Calling the deadly Hamas attack on Israel "heartbreaking", the International Monetary Fund said that the attack is a new cloud "darkening" the horizon of the world economy.

2023-10-12T17:45:09.232250+00:00 IST

"Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam an eternal mission of India": ICCR

President of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Vinay Sahasrabuddhe at the International Conference on Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam stressed that 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' is not just the permanent but eternal mission of India and cultural relations are the vehicle to accomplish this mission.

2023-10-12T10:11:50.585843+00:00 IST

US Representative Shri Thanedar leaves DSA over New York rally

In a statement posted on X, Shri Thanedar said, "Today, I am officially renouncing my membership in the Democratic Socialists of America."

2023-10-12T06:04:51.976961+00:00 IST

"Our nation stands with Israel": US Vice President Kamala Harris

Voicing distress over the alleged beheadings of children by Hamas terrorists, which President Joe Biden condemned at a White House press briefing on Wednesday (local time), US Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday said the US was looking at "extreme acts of terrorism" that must be condemned in no uncertain terms, stressing that there was no justification for such acts of terror.

2023-10-12T05:30:13.289963+00:00 IST

"Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" plaque unveiled at India's mission to UN

Permanent Representative of India to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj and President of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Vinay Sahasrabuddhe unveiled a plaque on "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" at the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations in New York.

2023-10-12T03:53:27.864661+00:00 IST

Antony Blinken departs for Israel, says "US has Israel's back" 

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday (local time) departed for Israel.

2023-10-12T03:52:41.466587+00:00 IST

USS Eisenhower headed to Mediterranean

While addressing a press briefing, Kirby stated that there is no operational decision taken regarding the deployment of the second US aircraft carrier in the Mediterranean. However, he noted that the USS Dwight D Eisenhower aircraft carrier was heading in that direction.

2023-10-12T03:32:10.585447+00:00 IST

Biden confirms Hamas beheading children in Israel; assures Jews

During the event at the White House, featuring a group of around two dozen rabbis and leaders of Jewish organisations, Biden also warned Iran to "be careful".

2023-10-12T01:20:40.096026+00:00 IST

US advises its citizens to reconsider travel to Israel

The travel advisory for the West Bank has also been raised to level 3, while the advisory for Gaza remains at the most severe - "Level 4: Do Not Travel."

2023-10-11T23:42:40.755632+00:00 IST

All Tesla Superchargers in Israel free: Elon Musk

esla Supercharger is a high-voltage direct current fast-charging network built by American vehicle manufacturer Tesla, Inc for electric cars.

2023-10-11T18:13:59.656757+00:00 IST

US, allies warn Hezbollah against escalating Israel conflict

The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has been cautioned by the United States and its allies against escalating the conflict in Israel. This comes after the deployment of US military assets to prevent a potential widening of the war, multiple US officials aware of the matter told CNN.

2023-10-11T13:39:51.659853+00:00 IST

G20 showcased India's commitment global togetherness: Kamboj

India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj, on Tuesday (local time) said that the G20 Summit held in New Delhi showcased the country's commitment to "fostering a sense of global togetherness."

2023-10-11T05:51:28.456470+00:00 IST