Biden believes Americans held 'hostage' by Hamas; to make statement from WH

TN Ashok | October 10, 2023 8:38 PM

Washington, Oct 10 (IANS) US President Joe Biden has said "it is likely" the Hamas are holding Americans hostages even as he confirmed that 11 of their citizens had been killed by them during the conflict. The President is also scheduled to make a statement on the Israel-Palestine conflict from White House on Tuesday, an official said.

Trudeau reignites diplomatic row with India

IANS | October 9, 2023 1:13 AM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) In a fresh provocation, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau posted on X that he has discussed India "and the importance of upholding -- and respecting -- the rule of law" with Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed, the President of the United Arab Emirates.

For years, Netanyahu propped up Hamas as counter to Palestinian Authority: Report

IANS | October 8, 2023 9:47 PM

Tel Aviv, Oct 8 (IANS) For years, the various governments led by Benjamin Netanyahu took an approach that divided power between the Gaza Strip and the West Bank -- bringing Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to his knees while making moves that propped up the Hamas terror group, media reports said on Sunday.