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Israeli military orders the evacuation of Gaza City, an early target of its war with Hamas The situation in Gaza continues to escalate as Israeli military operations intensify across multiple regions, prompting urgent evacuations and international mediation efforts. Israel has urged Palestinians in Gaza City to move south amid ongoing mil...
10 Jul, 2024, 11.22 PM ISTOil steadies as OPEC keeps demand forecasts unchanged Oil prices steadied on Wednesday as the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) kept its growth forecast for oil demand unchanged for this year and next, while U.S. crude and gasoline inventories likely fell last week.
10 Jul, 2024, 06.39 PM ISTIsraeli forces push deeper into Gaza City as Hamas warns that escalation threatens cease-fire talks Israeli forces advanced further into Gaza City in pursuit of militants, causing thousands of Palestinians to flee as the conflict intensifies. The ongoing violence threatens to derail negotiations for a cease-fire and hostage release. Both sides are...
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Gaza destruction likely helped push Hamas to soften cease-fire demands, several officials say Hamas appears to be softening its demands in Gaza cease-fire negotiations following the Israeli offensive. Internal divisions within the group are reported. Talks with US officials are making progress, but a deal is not guaranteed. The humanitarian ...
08 Jul, 2024, 06.18 PM ISTHamas accepts US proposal on talks over Israeli hostages, Hamas source says Hamas has agreed to engage in talks with the U.S. to release Israeli hostages, including soldiers and men, as part of an agreement to end the Gaza war. The group has dropped a demand for a permanent ceasefire prior to negotiations. Efforts to secure...
08 Jul, 2024, 01.39 PM ISTHamas says it's waiting for Israeli response on ceasefire proposal The three-phase plan for the Palestinian enclave was put forward at the end of May by U.S. President Joe Biden and is being mediated by Qatar and Egypt. It aims to end the war and free around 120 Israeli hostages being held by Hamas. Another Palesti...
07 Jul, 2024, 11.38 PM ISTHamas official says hostage talks possible without permanent ceasefire Hamas is open to discussing a hostage deal and ending the Gaza war without a complete and permanent ceasefire, as mediators work to facilitate negotiations between the Palestinian militants and Israel. The easing of Hamas's stance follows increased ...
07 Jul, 2024, 10.01 PM ISTHamas clears the way for a possible cease-fire after dropping key demand, officials say Hamas tentatively approves US-backed phased cease-fire deal in Gaza, dropping demand for immediate complete end to war. The Potential deal includes six-week cease-fire, hostage releases, withdrawal of Israeli forces, return of displaced people, and ...
06 Jul, 2024, 05.22 PM ISTHamas agrees to proposal on talks to free Israeli hostages 16 days after first phase, source says The source said that the proposal ensures that mediators would guarantee a temporary ceasefire, aid delivery, and withdrawal of Israeli troops as long as indirect talks continue to implement the second phase of the agreement.
06 Jul, 2024, 10.54 AM ISTIsrael 'evaluating' new Hamas 'ideas' on halting Gaza war Hamas has submitted new proposals to Qatari mediators to end the ongoing Gaza conflict with Israel. Israel is evaluating these suggestions regarding a hostage exchange deal with Hamas, amidst mounting international pressure for a ceasefire. Hamas in...
04 Jul, 2024, 08.08 AM ISTUN Security Council demands Iran-backed Yemen rebels halt their attacks on ships in Mideast waters The U.N. Security Council approved a resolution demanding Yemen's Houthi rebels halt attacks on ships and address maritime security disruptions in a critical Middle East waterway. The resolution, approved 12-0 with Russia, China, and Algeria abstain...
28 Jun, 2024, 08.34 AM IST'No more bombs for Netanyahu'; US Senator Bernie Sanders slams Israeli PM's weapon demand Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed the administration of US President Joe Biden for 'withholding weapons' to Israel in recent months as it presses its war on Gaza. Netanyahu said in a video statement on Tuesday that it was 'inconceiva...
19 Jun, 2024, 05.45 PM ISTOil prices slip despite OPEC+ production cut extension Oil prices fell as OPEC+ extended output cuts, impacting Brent and WTI futures. Goldman Sachs analysts view meeting as bearish. Gaza conflict mediators urge Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Israel considers alternative to Iran-backed group.
03 Jun, 2024, 07.43 AM ISTScuffles erupt between police, protesters demanding return of Israeli hostages still held in Gaza Protests erupted in Tel Aviv as thousands demanded the return of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, criticizing Prime Minister Netanyahu's handling of the conflict. Meanwhile, a US military vessel washed up near Ashdod, disrupting humanitarian aid effo...
26 May, 2024, 06.42 AM ISTUN court order demanding Israel to halt Gaza offensive further isolates US position The decision Friday by the International Court of Justice in The Hague adds to the pressure facing an increasingly isolated Israel, coming just days after Norway, Ireland and Spain said they would recognize a Palestinian state, and the chief prosecu...
25 May, 2024, 12.25 PM ISTIsrael says Hamas' ceasefire proposal far from meeting its "core" demands A Gujarat government official, Nilesh Maheta, will oversee Tuesday's Lok Sabha ballot as a woman, Bijal Maheta, after undergoing gender reassignment surgery in 2020. Maheta's journey reflects years of struggle with her gender identity, dating back t...
07 May, 2024, 08.55 AM ISTOil edges up after Israel strikes Gaza, while truce talks continue Brent crude futures were up 46 cents, or 0.55%, at $83.79 per barrel at 0010 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose 46 cents, or 0.59%, to $78.94 a barrel.
07 May, 2024, 07.56 AM IST'Accept Hamas deal…': Thousands protest against Netanyahu govt in Tel Aviv, demand hostage return Thousands of Israelis chant slogans and hold flags as they demonstrate against the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv amid the ongoing war in Gaza against Hamas. "He (Netanyahu) doesn’t want to send our people who negotiate ...
05 May, 2024, 06.59 PM ISTLatest round of Gaza truce talks expected in Egypt Gaza truce talks stalled as Hamas rejects deals not ending war, involving British, Qatari, and US mediators. Famine crisis worsens, reminiscent of post-World War II efforts. Qatari, Egyptian and US mediators met a Hamas delegation in Cairo on Saturd...
05 May, 2024, 09.44 AM ISTColumbia University: Protesters demands release of Hamas-held Israeli hostages The students at Columbia University who inspired pro-Palestinian demonstrations across the country dug in at their encampment for the 10th day Friday as administrators and police at campuses from California to Massachusetts wrestled with how to addr...
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