Gaza Crisis

Rs 5 Parle-G sold for Rs 2,500 in Gaza: Viral post sparks outrage over aid exploitation by Hamas

A viral post by Mohammed Jawad, a Palestinian living in Gaza, has cast global attention on the worsening wartime crisis.

Flooded Tents Deepen Gaza’s Crisis as War-Displaced Face Harsh Winter Conditions

Russia's Gazprom said it will pump a reduced volume of gas to Europe via Ukraine on Tuesday (December 31), the last day before the expiry of a deal that had kept the gas flowing throughout nearly three years of war. Gazprom said it would send only 37.2 million cubic meters on Tuesday compared to 42.4 mcm on Monday. Flows are expected to fall to zero from the early hours of Jan. 1 after the expiry of the five-year transit agreement. Its demise marks the almost complete loss of Moscow's once mighty hold over the European gas market. Ukraine refused to negotiate a new deal because of the war. The halting of supplies via Ukraine will be a major blow to Moldova, a country that was once part of the Soviet Union. Among European Union countries, Slovakia will be the most affected. Hungary will continue to receive Russian gas from the south, via the TurkStream pipeline on the bed of the Black Sea, although it had been keen to keep the Ukrainian route as well. Watch here for more details-

War knocked human development in Gaza back to 1955, UNDP says

Launching a new study on the socioeconomic impacts of the war, which Palestinian officials say has claimed more than 42,500 lives.

IDF footage of Yahya Sinwar’s wife with $32,000 Hermès Birkin bag triggers outrage amid Gaza crisis

Israel’s Foreign Ministry echoed this criticism, posting on its X handle, "Sinwar's wife caught clutching a $32,000 Hermès Birkin bag while Gazans endured hardship under Hamas. Sinwar and his family were living in luxury, shamelessly indulging while sending others to die."

Israeli intelligence hints at imminent Iranian attack on Israel: Report

There were hopes that international pressure and internal debates might lead Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to delay or moderate the retaliation, but Iranian officials have expressed a desire to ensure their response does not disrupt the ceasefire negotiations.

Biden in a tight spot over ceasefire proposal for Gaza

As the death toll mounts in Gaza, Western governments are pushing for a ceasefire. But they are unable to obtain guarantees from Hamas about releasing abducted Israelis, and from Israel to stop the killing of civilians

Families of Israeli hostages protest 200 days of war| Gaza crisis update

Families and supporters of Israeli hostages in Gaza staged a powerful protest in Tel Aviv as the 200th day of captivity approaches. Sitting with bound hands and sealed mouths, they demanded action, declaring, "200 days and nothing has changed." Learn more about the ongoing crisis and Israel's stance on eradicating Hamas, the militant group holding the enclave, following a deadly attack. Despite previous releases, over 100 hostages remain captive, with efforts for further releases stalled amidst fears of Hamas regrouping. Stay informed on the latest developments in this tense situation.

Deeply shocked: India on killing of over 100 in Gaza

In a strongly-worded statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said such loss of civilian lives and the larger humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to be a cause for "extreme concern".

Oil gains on tighter supply prospects, Gaza ceasefire talks in focus

Brent crude futures gained 87 cents, or 1.12%, to $78.86 a barrel by 10:49 a.m. CST while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 88 cents, or 1.21%, to $73.68. Both contracts gained nearly 1% on Monday, rising for the first time in four sessions.

Israel signals it has wrapped up major combat in northern Gaza as the war enters its fourth month

The Biden administration and Netanyahu remain far apart on who should run the territory after the war, with the Israeli leader repeatedly rejecting the Washington-floated idea of having a reformed Palestinian Authority, an autonomy government in parts of the occupied West Bank, eventually administer Gaza.

Israel keeps pounding Gaza, Houthis vow more Red Sea attacks

Under foreign pressure to avoid killing innocents, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the war will not stop until the remaining 129 hostages are freed and Hamas is obliterated after its fighters' slaying of 1,200 Israelis.

Israel-Hamas 4-day truce begins: How things are likely to unfold during ceasefire

During the course of the next four days, nearly 50 hostages will be freed, leaving approximately 190 still held by Hamas. Concurrently, the release of 150 Palestinian prisoners is also expected.

Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue Highlights: Drilling halted, rescue team faces a technical glitch once again

Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue Highlights: Drilling at Uttarakhand tunnel to rescue 41 trapped workers halted again, Officials said.

Gaza has become a moonscape in war. When the battles stop, many fear it will remain uninhabitable

In the seven weeks since Hamas’ unprecedented October 7 attack, Israel unleashed more munitions than the United States did in any given year of its bombing campaign against the Islamic State group a barrage the UN describes as the deadliest urban campaign since World War II.

Israel-Hamas deal underlines US heft in the Middle East

The deal to exchange women and children held hostage by Hamas for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel required the US, Qatar and Egypt to use their clout on the respective sides. The first truce in the nearly seven-week-long fighting signifies that the US cannot be written off from the geopolitics of the Middle East even as China makes advances