NETANYAHU LEGACY
The Biden-Netanyahu relationship is strained like never before. Can the two leaders move forward?
Biden and Netanyahu's strained relationship over the Gaza war and weapons suspension may impact their political futures. Netanyahu faces pressure over Gaza conflict and hostages, while Biden grapples with domestic protests and backlash.
As Iran-Israel conflict escalates, here's what India must do
India should not be carried away with its rhetoric. It must choose its friends, and not have everyone at its table. It's too crowded and there's not enough to eat.
Modiphobia triggers Western media meltdown ahead of 2024 polls
Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha election, sections of the Western media have thoughtlessly attacked Indian democracy, in the process damaging their own credibility
Netanyahu's two-front war against Hamas and for his own political survival
On camera Gantz, a former army chief and opposition leader who joined Netanyahu's war cabinet last month, pointedly asked a TV crew to leave him alone with the families. Photos published later showed him hugging individuals in the crowd.
Russia manoeuvres carefully over the Israel-Hamas war as it seeks to expand its global clout
While Moscow lacks leverage to mediate a settlement in the Middle East, it could try to play on some perceived credibility problems with the West's response to the crisis.
As war rages, Benjamin Netanyahu battles for reputation and legacy
After leading Israel for nearly 16 years in total and priding himself on bringing the country prosperity and security, Netanyahu, 73, now confronts the vivid failure of his own policies toward the Palestinians - presiding over what many Israelis are calling the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust.
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'We are at war': 5 things to know about the Hamas militant group's unprecedented attack on Israel
And in an unprecedented escalation, armed Hamas fighters blew up parts of Israel's highly fortified separation fence and strode into Israeli communities along the Gaza frontier, terrorizing residents and trading fire with Israeli soldiers. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right allies were scrambling to respond to the rapidly changing events. Within just nine hours, some 40 Israelis and nearly 200 Palestinians were confirmed dead, with the numbers expected to rise.
US sees big gains if Mideast mega-deal sealed - but at what price?
The Biden administration is aiming to achieve a "grand bargain" in the Middle East by normalizing relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia. Despite skepticism from experts, the administration sees potential benefits such as stabilizing the region, countering Iran, and strengthening ties against China. However, there are significant challenges, including differing demands from Saudi Arabia and Israel, as well as opposition in Congress.
Benjamin Netanyahu: 'Business as usual with Iran' will be mistake
Netanyahu led an unsuccessful fight against the deal when it was negotiated by then-President Barack Obama in 2015 and welcomed Trump's withdrawal three years later.
Concerns about coup attempt as Trump replaces Pentagon leadership, refuses to concede
Even key Republican officials at the state level involved in the election process say there is no evidence of any significant fraud that would change the results of the election, a rebuff that irked the President into lashing out at his own partymen.
Many thorny global situations hinge on US election outcome
From Iran to Cuba, from China to Israel, American involvement and influence on the international stage has evolved sharply since Trump took office in 2017. He swept away agreements with some nations, alienated longstanding allies and pulled out of multilateral obligations that he said didn't serve the interests of the United States.
'Trump Heights' in Israel's Golan Heights a symbol of US shift on Mideast policy
Trump's recognition of Golan was the latest in a string of steps away from global consensus, including recognising Jerusalem as Israel's capital, and giving Netanyahu the green light to build settlements deemed illegal under international law.
Israel celebrations honour Indian soldiers who liberated Haifa city during World War I
The Indian Army commemorates September 23 every year as Haifa Day to pay its respects to the three Indian Cavalry Regiments - Mysore, Hyderabad and Jodhpur Lancers, that helped liberate Haifa following a dashing cavalry action by the 15th Imperial Service Cavalry Brigade of the then British Indian Army at the Battle of Haifa in 1918.
PM Narendra Modi expands on his foreign policy vision of India as a strategic global player
Modi's foreign policy vision is driven by a desire to make India a major economic and strategic player in shaping the new Asian century.
Netanyahu, a mix of charisma and controversy
The charismatic and controversial leader is well known in the West, particularly in the US where he schooled, and after a period of distinguished military service.
Attacking our heroes: Raghuram Rajan played a spectacular innings but was phased out nevertheless
The highlight of RGR’s innings was to shake the system from its stifling cronyism by fostering competition through the licensing of 23 new banks.
Iran deal debate a choice between diplomacy and war: Barack Obama
Slamming the critics of the Iran nuclear deal, US President Barack Obama has said they failed to offer an alternative to the historic pact.
Iran’s nuclear negotiations: A breakthrough in sight?
With the deadline set to expire on March 30, both John Kerry and the Iranian Foreign Minister Jawad Zarif appear keen on achieving a breakthrough.
US viewed Nelson Mandela with cold-war prism
Former secretary of state Condoleezza Rice had to issue a special waiver in 2008 to enable Mandela to visit the US.
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