Palestine
Indian PM Modi could meet Iranian President Pezeshkian at the BRICS Summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian could meet on the sideline of the BRICS Summit. New Delhi and Tehran remain in touch to finalise the meeting.
Israel strikes Hezbollah-linked banks in Lebanon
Israel launched strikes on branches of Al-Qard Al-Hassan, a Hezbollah-linked financial association, across Lebanon late on October 20.
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Hezbollah leader relocated to Tehran
Hezbollah's Deputy Secretary-General Naim Qassem has been residing in Tehran since early October, in a new revelation.
Hamas’ Sinwar filmed by drone before death
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was captured on video by an Israeli mini drone moments before he died in southern Gaza, throwing a stick at the device in an apparent final act of defiance
What happens now Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is dead?
The Israel Defense Forces on October 17 confirmed the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar during operations in Rafah, Gaza.
Who was Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar?
Israel says it is investigating reports that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, a key figure behind the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, has been killed in a military operation.
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Iran summons Hungarian ambassador over new EU sanctions
Iran summoned the Hungarian ambassador to Tehran on October 15 to protest against new European Union sanctions on Iranian individuals and entities, the Iranian foreign ministry announced.
COMMENT: The Middle East's looming nuclear precipice
As rockets and drones rain down on Israel and Gaza burns, a far graver threat looms on the horizon. The Middle East, long a tinderbox of rivalries and resentments, stands on the brink of a nuclear arms race.
Oil prices jump 5% after Biden comments on potential Israel-Iran escalation
Crude oil prices surged 5% on October 3 after President Joe Biden said the United States was "discussing" the possibility of Israel striking Iran's oil industry.
Hezbollah claims multiple attacks on Israeli forces along Lebanon border
Lebanon's Hezbollah said on October 3 it had carried out a series of attacks against Israeli forces along the Lebanon-Israel border.
Ankara okays Turkish, Israeli and Qatari co-sponsoring of Azerbaijan defence fair despite Erdogan’s Gaza “outrage”
Drone-making son-in-law of Turkey’s president joins state firm Israel Aerospace Industries in backing event.
S&P cuts Israel's credit rating amid escalating Hezbollah conflict
S&P Global has downgraded Israel's long-term credit rating to 'A' from 'A+', citing risks to the country's economy and public finances from the escalating conflict with Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon
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Iranian president warns Israel’s Netanyahu against further conflict
The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran has issued a stern warning to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, cautioning against any military confrontation with Iran.
Indian PM Modi talks West Asia tensions with Netanyahu, denounces terrorism
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi communicated with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu regarding recent developments in West Asia and denounced terrorism, Modi said in a post on X
Israel prepares for Lebanon incursion, escalates strikes
Israel is preparing for a ground incursion into Lebanon, according to US officials, as tensions escalate along the Israel-Lebanon border with increasing exchanges of fire and targeted strikes.
EU allocates €10mn in aid for Lebanon amid escalating hostilities with Israel
The European Commission has announced an additional €10mn in humanitarian aid for people in Lebanon affected by the ongoing escalation of hostilities.
Turkey’s foreign minister reveals in-person meeting with slain Hezbollah leader Nasrallah
Warns Israel is “apparently eager” to spread Gaza war across the region.
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Who is Hashem Safieddine, the new Hezbollah leader?
Hashem Safieddine, a senior Hezbollah official and leader of its executive council has emerged as a leading candidate to replace Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah.
EBRD makes first venture capital investment in Occupied Palestinian Territories
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced on September 25 its first equity investment in a venture capital fund in the West Bank, committing $3mn to Ibtikar (innovation in Arabic) Fund II
Iraqis fear militia actions may draw country into Israel conflict
Concerns are growing among Iraqis that actions by militias could drag their country into the widening conflict between Israel and Lebanon.