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"I'm glad you're the President": US citizen Hall thanks Trump after being
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
American citizen Faye Hall, who was recently freed from Taliban captivity, expressed her heartfelt gratitude to US President Donald Trump in a message released on Saturday (local time).
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US citizen George Glezmann freed after two and a half years in Taliban cap
Updated : 11 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Taliban kidnapped George Glezmann, 65, while he was visiting Afghanistan. They freed him following negotiations brokered by Trump special hostage envoy Adam Boehler, Taliban officials and Qatari officials, New York Post reported.
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Elephant Rehabilitation Can Set Example for Captive Facilities, says World
Updated : 1 year ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 3: Wild animals in captivity everywhere need urgent rehabilitation, including the elephants used for riding in Amer Fort in Jaipur in Rajasthan. In the recent past, we have witnessed several cases of captive elephants killing and injuring humans in Kerala. These trag
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Funeral of Israeli hostage murdered in captivity to be held on Friday
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Tsahi Idan, who was an Israeli hostage murdered in captivity in Gaza and whose body was returned to Israel on Thursday, will be laid to rest at Kibbutz Einat this afternoon following a funeral procession from Tel Aviv.
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Israeli Embassy in New Delhi turns orange in tribute to family killed by H
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Embassy was lit up in orange to serve a statement of remembrance and solidarity and honouring the memory of the innocent lives lost. "Our thoughts are with the father of the family, Yarden Bibas, who was recently released from captivity, in this difficult time," the statement added.
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"We are preparing for what comes next, in every sense": Israeli PM Netanya
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The PM assured that Israel has been preparing for their return and "along with their families, will assist in their rehabilitation after a long and excruciating period of captivity".
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Israel Defence Force announces return of three hostages after 498 days in
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Saturday announced the return of three hostages--Alexandre, Sagui, and Iair-- after 498 days in captivity.
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John Abraham's political thriller 'The Diplomat' trailer released, to hit
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The trailer for John Abraham's 'The Diplomat' is out now. It features him in a compelling new role as real-life Indian Diplomat JP Singh, who is on a high-stakes mission to rescue an Indian woman from captivity. The film is slated to hit the theatres on March 7.
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Five Thai nationals freed from Hamas captivity arrive back in Thailand
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The workers are identified as Sathien Suwannakham from Nong Bua Lam Phu, Pongsak Thaenna from Buri Ram, Watchara Sriaoun from Udon Thani, Surasak Rumnao from Udon Thani, and Bannawat Saethao from Nan, according to a report by Bangkok Post.
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Senior Thai officials seek to secure last hostage, recover bodies of two o
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
A high-ranking delegation of Thai officials expressed gratitude and hope following the release of five Thai hostages from Hamas captivity during an emotional visit to Jerusalem's Western Wall on Monday.
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Israeli hostages Kalderon, Bibas freed by Hamas reunite with families
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Hamas handed over Three Israeli hostages handed over by Hamas which held them in captivity for 484 days, as per The Press Service of Israel (TPS-IL).
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Israel PM Netanyahu welcomes home released hostages
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday evening issued a statement welcoming home the three Israelis who today were release from captivity in Gaza - Agam Berger, Arbel Yehud and Gadi Moses. Netanyahu also criticized how Hamas handled their release.
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