Parliaments to engage in dialogue diplomacy for peaceful resolution of conflicts: P20

IANS | October 13, 2023 8:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Amid the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Palestine, the Presiding Officers on the first day of the two-day P20 summit unanimously adopted a joint statement which stated that the Parliaments will continue to engage in parliamentary diplomacy and dialogue in relevant fora as a catalyst for promoting international peace, prosperity and harmony, including supporting the peaceful resolution of conflicts and disputes.

Fears grow of second front if Hezbollah joins Hamas-Israel war

IANS | October 13, 2023 7:18 PM

Beirut, Oct 13 (IANS) As Israel’s northern border remains tense, Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has visited neighbouring Lebanon and met with the leader of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, media reports said.

Israel pounds Gaza with airstrikes asking Hamas to release hostages as global efforts mount

TN Ashok | October 12, 2023 10:08 PM

Tel Aviv, Oct 12 (IANS) Israeli armed forces pounded Gaza with continuous air strikes even as US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, on a mission to locate missing Americans and free US hostages, arrived here and condemned the Hamas attack after his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and top officials, characterising it as "litany of brutality and inhumanity" that evoked "the worst of Islamic State".

Blinken meets Netanyahu, assures full support on finding missing Americans

IANS | October 12, 2023 8:39 PM

Tel Aviv, Oct 12 (IANS) US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and top officials of his government on arrival with strong assurances of US support to them in their war with the Hamas terrorists that has now entered the sixth day leaving 25 Americans dead alongside over a near 2,000 on either side

India always advocated direct negotiations between Palestine and Israel: MEA

IANS | October 12, 2023 7:37 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) India on Thursday made it clear that in case of Palestine, it has always advocated resumption of direct negotiations for its peaceful coexistence with Israel, even as it sees the conflict in Israel as a terror attack.

For as long as America exists, Israel will never have to defend itself alone: Blinken

IANS | October 12, 2023 6:55 PM

Jerusalem, Oct 12 (IANS) Speaking after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday said that he is “incredibly grateful” to be back in Israel, "in this incredibly difficult moment, for this nation, but in fact for the entire world."

Govt announces 'Operation Ajay' to evacuate citizens from war-torn Israel

IANS | October 11, 2023 11:36 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) The Central government on Wednesday announced its plan to facilitate return of Indian citizens from war-torn Israel.

Israel warns Hamas that fighting will intensify as Hezbollah enters conflict from Lebanon

TN Ashok | October 11, 2023 8:00 PM

Washington, Oct 11 (IANS) Israel has warned Hamas that it will intensify fighting along the Gaza Strip as it continued its bombardment through the night as the military announced it had hit 450 targets even as the middle east war escalated with the entry of the Lebanese based Hezbollah terror outfit.

Sitharaman meets IMF chief, thanks her for India's G20 presidency support

IANS | October 11, 2023 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday met IMF Manging Director Kristalina Georgieva, on the sidelines of the annual meetings of IMF-World Bank in Marrakech, Morocco, during which she conveyed India's willingness to engage with the institution to work with the developing countries in facilitating domestic resource mobilisation as endorsed by G20 leaders.

Biden urges Israel security funding from Congress as American deaths rise to 14

IANS | October 11, 2023 6:26 AM

Washington, Oct 11 (IANS) The number of US citizens killed amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine has risen to 14, according to US President Joe Biden, who in a speech has also said Americans were believed to be among those held hostage by Hamas militants.

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Parliaments to engage in dialogue diplomacy for peaceful resolution of conflicts: P20

Fears grow of second front if Hezbollah joins Hamas-Israel war

Israel pounds Gaza with airstrikes asking Hamas to release hostages as global efforts mount

Blinken meets Netanyahu, assures full support on finding missing Americans

India always advocated direct negotiations between Palestine and Israel: MEA

For as long as America exists, Israel will never have to defend itself alone: Blinken

Govt announces 'Operation Ajay' to evacuate citizens from war-torn Israel

Israel warns Hamas that fighting will intensify as Hezbollah enters conflict from Lebanon

Sitharaman meets IMF chief, thanks her for India's G20 presidency support

Biden urges Israel security funding from Congress as American deaths rise to 14

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