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Two more ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz, US warns of more pressure

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:11:03 GMT

LONDON/PANAMA CITY: Transit through the Strait of Hormuz appeared to have almost come to a standstill on August 14 after two more ships were attacked in the strategic waterway. At the same time, the United States said it had the military capability to keep a naval blockade of Iran in place indefinitely.

A senior Iranian source said on August 12 that negotiations aimed at building on a June agreement to end the w

MIDEAST-JERUSALEM-HEAVY DOWNPOURS

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:45:06 GMT

(260815) -- JERUSALEM, Aug. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Aug. 15, 2026 shows a flooded area in Jerusalem. Rare heavy downpours trigger mountain flash floods and urban waterlogging across Jerusalem on Saturday. The region is currently in midsummer, a period typically marked by extreme drought and almost zero precipitation. (Photo by Gil Cohen Magen/Xinhua)

"Gross violations of international law": Iran condemns Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:29:46 GMT

Tehran [Iran], August 16 (ANI): Iran has strongly condemned the latest Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon that killed 11 people, including three children and two women from the same family, and injured several others, Tasnim News reported.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei condemned what he described as the 'brutal attacks' carried out by the 'Zionist regime' on several areas of Lebanon, incl

11 dead, 19 injured in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:29:36 GMT

Beirut [Lebanon], August 16 (ANI): At least 11 people were killed and 19 others injured in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday (local time), after the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said that three of its soldiers were injured in earlier attacks by Hezbollah, Al Jazeera reported.

The early-morning Israeli strikes targeted Ansar and Deir ez-Zahrani in the Nabatieh district. In Ansar, seven people were kil

Netanyahu greets PM Modi on 80th Independence Day, hails "boundless" bilateral ties

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:29:33 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], August 16 (ANI): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday extended greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on India's 80th Independence Day, describing the friendship between both nations as 'boundless.'

In a post on X by Israel's Prime Minister's Office, Netanyahu said that the two ancient nations seize the future together to bring a better life for their people.

'Congratu

LEBANON-DEIR AL ZAHRANI-ISRAELI AIRSTRIKE

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:45:09 GMT

(260815) -- DEIR AL ZAHRANI, Aug. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers search through the rubble of buildings hit by Israeli airstrikes in Deir Al Zahrani, southern Lebanon, Aug. 15, 2026. Lebanese broadcaster Al-Jadeed TV reported that four people were killed and nine others wounded after an Israeli airstrike hit a two-story building in the town of Deir Al Zahrani in the Nabatieh District. (Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua)

"Israel must halt this escalation": Lebanon PM Salam condemns Israeli strikes

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:30:06 GMT

Beirut [Lebanon], August 15 (ANI): Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and President Joseph Aoun on Saturday condemned Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, while Qatar denounced 'escalating violence' by Israeli settlers in the West Bank.

Salam condemned the Israeli escalation in Nabatieh, Ansar, Deir Zehrani, and neighbouring villages, saying the strikes were undermining efforts to stabilise the situation in sout

Iran mocks Trumps Hormuz ambitions as fanciful delusions

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:20:31 GMT

The US president has threatened to declare the waterway a territory of his country after defeating the Islamic Republic

The Strait of Hormuz will remain under Tehran's control, the Iranian Foreign Ministry has said, calling on Washington to "stop indulging in delusions." The statement comes in response to President Donald Trump saying he would soon declare the sea passage a "territory of the US."

IDF strikes Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon, kills seven in Ansar

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:30:49 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], August 15 (ANI): At least seven people were killed and three others injured in an Israeli air strike on a house near Ansar in southern Lebanon on Saturday, as Israel intensified overnight strikes on areas it said were linked to Hezbollah infrastructure.

According to Al Jazeera, citing the Lebanese state-run National News Agency (NNA), the strike hit a house on the outskirts of Ansar in the Naba

MEA Secy Sripriya Ranganathan to embark on six-day visit to Egypt, Palestine and Lebanon

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:59:36 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): Ambassador Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary (Consular, Passport & Visa and Overseas Indian Affairs) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), will undertake an official visit to Egypt, Palestine, and Lebanon from August 16 to 21, 2026.

According to an official statement by the MEA on Saturday, the high-level visit aims to reinforce India's long-standing friendly ties with t

Rear Adm Thomas Donovan assumes command of US SOCCENT; Maj Gen Jeffers to lead Gaza stabilisation force

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:30:16 GMT

Washington, DC [US], August 15 (ANI): US Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT) officially marked a transition in leadership during a change of command ceremony held on Friday at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, with Rear Admiral Thomas Donovan assuming command from Major General Jasper Jeffers.

In a post on X, US Central Command wrote that Lt Gen Patrick Frank, Deputy Commander of CENTCOM, presided over th

LEBANON-ANSAR-ISRAELI AIRSTRIKE-AFTERMATH

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:15:24 GMT

(260815) -- ANSAR, Aug. 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A man inspects the damage after an Israeli airstrike on the outskirts of Ansar in the southern Nabatieh Governorate, Lebanon, Aug. 15, 2026.

At least seven people were killed and three others injured early Saturday in an Israeli airstrike on a building on the outskirts of Ansar in the southern Nabatieh Governorate, Lebanon's National News Agency reported. (Photo by Al

From Nepal to Latvia, global wishes pour in as India celebrates 80th Independence Day, hailing friendship, progress, shared future

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:58:37 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): Nepal Prime Minister Balendra 'Balen' Shah, leaders and institutions from across the world extended their greetings to India as it celebrates its 80th Independence Day on Saturday, highlighting the deep-rooted ties, people-to-people bonds and growing cooperation between India and the international community.

The Office of the Prime Minister of Nepal, in a statement attributed t

Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon kills 7 people

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:42:35 GMT

BEIRUT, 15th August, 2026 (WAM) --An Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon killed seven people and wounded three early Saturday.

Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) said the airstrike targeted a home on the edge of the village of Ansar and that paramedics were still searching through the rubble.

Intense Israeli airstrikes early Saturday also hit the strategic Ali Taher hill, which overlooks parts of the so

Human currency: How migrants became pawns in a global standoff

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:11:54 GMT

Solving Europes migration crisis requires confronting the colonial mindset driving global displacementa step Brussels refuses to take

When European officials talk about migration, their lexicon is rich with high-minded platitudes - "humanitarian values," "human rights," "rules-based order," and "shared responsibility." Yet behind this rhetoric lies a transactional reality: The European Union's si

How Europe betrayed Madrid to punish Sanchez

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:11:54 GMT

Solving Europes migration crisis requires confronting the colonial mindset driving global displacementa step Brussels refuses to take

Netanyahu hits London with Islamic Britain jibe

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:11:25 GMT

The Israeli PMs remark comes as the new Labor government weighs taking measures against the Jewish state following months of strained relations

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described the UK as the "Islamic Republic of Britain," as the country's new Labor government weighs taking measures against Israel.

Speaking on an Israeli Army Radio podcast on Friday, Netanyahu criticiz

Netanyahu hits London with 'Islamic Britain' jibe

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:11:25 GMT

The Israeli PM's remark comes as the new Labor government weighs taking measures against the Jewish state following months of strained relations

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described the UK as the "Islamic Republic of Britain," as the country's new Labor government weighs taking measures aga

Qatar Denies Detaining Iranian Pilots After Iran Accuses Doha

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:05:00 GMT

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Qatar Denies Detaining Iranian Pilots After Iran Accuses Doha

Qatar denied on August 15 that it was holding three Iranian pilots after Tehran accused the country of detaining them after they went down during the early stages of the war in the Middle East.

We categorically deny the claims circulating regarding the detention of Iranian pilots, Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Ma

"India is unstoppable": Global embassies and missions send heartfelt greetings on 80th Independence Day

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:30:57 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): As India celebrates its landmark 80th Independence Anniversary, international diplomatic missions, ambassadors, and partner nations based in New Delhi have shared heartfelt greetings, honouring India's democratic journey, civilizational heritage, and robust bilateral partnerships.

Marking celebrations abroad amidst challenging weather conditions, the Consulate General of India

As India celebrates 80th Independence Day, Singapore, Israel send warm wishes; celebrate deepening bonds, shared future

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:29:41 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day with pomp and grandeur on Saturday, Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Israeli President Isaac Herzog extended warm greetings to President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India on the occasion of the country's 80th Independence Day, highlighting the strong and enduring partnerships shared by thei

Foreign Envoys extend greetings to India on 80th Independence Day, celebrate ties, remarkable journey

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:31:41 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): Foreign envoys extended warm wishes to the people of India on the occasion of the country's 80th Independence Day on Saturday, highlighting India's remarkable journey since Independence, its civilisational heritage and the enduring partnerships it shares with countries across the world.

Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India Mahishini Colonne conveyed warm greetings to the peopl

D.C. United faces C.F. Montreal looking to extend unbeaten streak to six matches

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:05:02 GMT

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D.C. United forward Tai Baribo will look to continue his scoring streak as the club heads north for a match against CF Montreal on Saturday night.

The Israeli leads D.C. United with 11 goals this season and has scored in four consecutive matches. The 28-year-old is also three-for-three from the penalty spot this season.

'He's so hungry to score goals, and he's

Wired for War: Why is the UK protecting Israeli election meddlers

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:18:00 GMT

Londons refusal to investigate BlackCore suggests that the company is doing the bidding of the Israeli state

The British government is refusing to disclose information on how an Israeli "information warfare" firm targeted Scotland's pro-Palestine first minister. Nobody's saying who ordered the operation, but a trail of clues leads through Africa to Tel Aviv.

The operation was revealed in Ju

Wired for War: Why is the UK protecting Israeli election meddlers?

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:18:00 GMT

London's refusal to investigate BlackCore suggests that the company is doing the bidding of the Israeli state

The British government is refusing to disclose information on how an Israeli "information warfare" firm targeted Scotland's pro-Palestine first minister. Nobody's saying who ordered the operation, but

'Don't come out, you'll be killed': Palestinians recount Israeli settler violence in West Bank

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:27:37 GMT

RT has talked to the residents of a besieged village as the IDF fails to bring the situation under control

Palestinian residents of the West Bank village of Qusra have been ordered to leave their homes after a days-long siege and repeated attacks by Israeli settlers, with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) declaring the

SECURESTORE Takes Indian Green Technology Global as Sunil Uplap Signs Mexico Partnership to Bring Safe Water Storage Innovation to Latin America

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:31:24 GMT

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New Delhi [India], August 14: SECURESTORE, an innovative Indian brand at the forefront of safe water storage technology, has achieved a landmark milestone on the international stage. In a major boost to Indian innovation, a high-level business delegation from Mexico arrived in Mumbai to sign a strategic partnership and license agreement to adopt this breakthrough technology to be launched in Mexico and the La

Iran President Pezeshkian to travel to Delhi for BRICS Summit: Sources

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:03:30 GMT

By Sahil Pandey

New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will travel to New Delhi to attend the upcoming BRICS Summit, Iranian sources said on Friday.

Pezeshkian's participation in the summit is scheduled to be held in the national capital in September.

The visit assumes significance as India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit under its 2026 chairship. The summit will be

MIDEAST-WEST BANK-GANIM-SETTLEMENT

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:45:14 GMT

(260814) -- JERUSALEM, Aug. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Jewish settlers carrying rifles attend a ritual for the re-establishment of the Ganim settlement in the West Bank on Aug. 13, 2026.

Four settlements in the West Bank, including Ganim, were evacuated in 2005 as part of Israel's "Disengagement Plan". The Ganim settlement has now been re-established, 21 years after its evacuation. (Xinhua/Chen Junqing)

MIDEAST-GAZA CITY-SKIN DISEASES

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:45:38 GMT

(260814) -- GAZA, Aug. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A Palestinian man gets medicine at a field hospital run by the Palestinian Red Crescent Society in central Gaza City on Aug. 11, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Amid sewage swamps and dilapidated tents, displaced Gazans besieged by skin diseases" (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)

Russia demands complete lifting of Yemen blockade, blames US-Israel for regional escalation

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:29:19 GMT

Geneva [Switzerland], August 14 (ANI): Russia has called for the immediate and complete lifting of the land, air, and sea blockade on Yemen, strongly criticising the United States and Israel for instigating a 'broader regional confrontation that has drawn in Houthi forces.'

Addressing a UN Security Council briefing on Yemen, Russian representative Dina Gilmutdinova urged the international community to remove all

Israel shocked by pace of Irans military recovery media

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:34:50 GMT

Tehran has worked out creative ways to restore its stockpile of ballistic missiles and other weapons, the Jerusalem Post has reported

Israeli defense officials have been shocked by the rapid recovery of Iran's military capabilities since the heavy bombardment by the US and Israel in the opening stages of the conflict, the Jerusalem Post has reported.

Earlier this week, a senior adviser to t

Israel shocked by pace of Iran's military recovery - media

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:34:50 GMT

Tehran has worked out creative ways to restore its stockpile of ballistic missiles and other weapons, the Jerusalem Post has reported

Israeli defense officials have been shocked by the rapid recovery of Iran's military capabilities since the heavy bombardment by the US and Israel in the opening stages of the conflict,

UAE Blames Iran For Tanker Strikes In Strait Of Hormuz

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:30:00 GMT

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Gulf Cooperation Council Condemns Attack On UAE Vessels

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on August 14 condemned "Iran's attack" on two fuel tankers operated by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC).

Calling the assault a "dangerous and unacceptable escalation," the six-member, Riyadh-based group of oil-producing countries said in a statement that the United Arab Emirates

Trump Says He Will 'Soon' Declare Strait Of Hormuz US Territory

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:30:00 GMT

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Trump Says He Will 'Soon' Declare Strait Of Hormuz US Territory

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the Nassau County Police Academy Center for Training and Intelligence in Garden City, New York, on August 14.

President Donald Trump said on August 14 that he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz part of US territory, suggesting this would happen after the United Sta

India wins global favour: 79% in Sri Lanka view India positively, Pew Survey shows

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:57:51 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): India continues to command strong goodwill across much of the world, with a median of 45 per cent of adults across 36 countries holding a favourable view of the country, according to the Pew Research Centre's Spring 2026 Global Attitudes Survey.

The strongest sentiment comes from neighbouring Sri Lanka, where 79 per cent of those surveyed view India favourably.

The survey

GamerLegion, G2, Falcons, FaZe advance in CS:GO World Cup event

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:40:24 GMT

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GamerLegion, G2 Esports, Team Falcons and FaZe Clan were the first four teams to advance out of the group stage in the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive competition at the Esports World Cup on Thursday in Paris.

Those four teams won their Group A and Group B upper-bracket semifinals to ensure their places in the 16-team playoff field at th

Israeli Consul General hails strong India-Israel ties at 80th Independence Day celebration in Mumbai

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:29:53 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14 (ANI): Consul General of Israel in Mumbai Yaniv Revach on Thursday extended Independence Day greetings to India and highlighted the strong people-to-people ties between the two nations, while emphasising cooperation in areas including culture, agriculture and water.

Revach told ANI he was honoured to attend the event and sit alongside the Maharashtra Chief Minister.

RT reports from scene of Israeli settler attempt to force a Palestinian family from their home (VIDEO)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:38:07 GMT

US envoy to Israel Mike Huckabee has condemned a days-long blockade of several homes in the West Bank, including one owned by a dual US citizen

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has branded Israeli settlers besieging three Palestinian families in their West Bank homes "terrorists." The days-long siege has

Palestinian families besieged by Israeli terrorists US envoy

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:38:07 GMT

Mike Huckabee has condemned a days-long blockade of several homes in the West Bank, including one owned by a dual US citizen

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has branded Israeli settlers besieging three Palestinian families in their West Bank homes "terrorists." The days-long siege has targeted several properties, including one owned by a dual US citizen.

According to the UN, the block

Palestinian families besieged by Israeli 'terrorists' - US envoy (VIDEO)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:38:07 GMT

Mike Huckabee has condemned a days-long blockade of several homes in the West Bank, including one owned by a dual US citizen

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has branded Israeli settlers besieging three Palestinian families in their West Bank homes "terrorists." The days-long siege has targeted several p

CIA had low confidence in Trump assassination plot claims WaPo

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:15:17 GMT

The intelligence on the alleged threat reportedly originated from Israel and was met with skepticism by American spies

The US intelligence community doubted reports of an Iranian plot to kill President Donald Trump by shooting down Air Force One as it departed a NATO summit in Türkiye, the Washington Post has reported. Their assessment was reportedly conveyed to the administration, yet the Secret

US lost quarter of its Reaper drones in Iran war WaPo

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:58:38 GMT

Iranian air defenses have proven the long-range UAVs obsolete

The US military lost 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones, or a quarter of its entire supply of the reconnaissance craft, during its war on Iran, the Washington Post has reported. The loss cost the US taxpayer an estimated $1.3 billion.

The loss figures were revealed by the Washington Post on Thursday, citing three unnamed US officials. A fourt

'Hormuz is under our control': Iran fires back at Trump's claim that the US has 'total control' of key oil route

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:01:28 GMT

Tehran [Iran], August 13 (ANI): A senior Iranian official on Thursday dismissed assertions by US President Donald Trump regarding American authority over the Strait of Hormuz, maintaining that the crucial maritime corridor remains firmly under Tehran's jurisdiction.

Hossein Taeb, who leads the paramilitary Basij force under the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), delivered the response during a broadcast on

"Only way to stop this carnage is political solution": Palestine envoy to India Shawesh calls for two-state solution

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:59:12 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): Palestinian Ambassador to India Abdullah M Abu Shawesh emphasised that the two-state solution remains the only viable and internationally accepted path to end the occupation and bring peace.

Referencing recent UN Security Council briefings, Abu Shawesh highlighted alarming statistics from the West Bank, including 76 Palestinians (18 children) killed and 3,800 displaced due to v

Arab League condemns Israeli escalation in Palestine, Lebanon

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:21:55 GMT

CAIRO, 13th August, 2026 (WAM) -- Nabil Fahmy, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, condemned the Israeli escalation in the occupied Palestinian territories and southern Lebanon, warning that its continuation could lead to a widening of the conflict and threaten regional security and stability.

In a statement issued today, Fahmy affirmed that raids, arrests, home demolitions, and settler violence in th

US orders Israel to keep its word on Lebanon Axios

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:35:34 GMT

Benjamin Netanyahus government has vowed to defy Washington and maintain its occupation of Lebanese territory

The US State Department reportedly ordered Israel to stick to its word and pull its troops out of Lebanon after Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said his forces were "here to stay" in the south of the country.

Under a US-brokered framework signed on June 26, Israel agreed to lea

US orders Israel to keep its word on Lebanon - Axios

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:35:34 GMT

Benjamin Netanyahu's government has vowed to defy Washington and maintain its occupation of Lebanese territory

The US State Department reportedly ordered Israel to stick to its word and pull its troops out of Lebanon after Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said his forces were "here to stay" in the south o

UAE Floating Hospital provides prosthetics to 21 Palestinians

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:30:49 GMT

Al Arish [Egypt], August 13 (ANI/WAM): The UAE Floating Hospital in the Egyptian city of Al Arish continues to implement the Step of Hope programme under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, providing prosthetic limbs to 21 injured Palestinians and bringing the total number of beneficiaries to 72, as part of its ongoing humanitarian efforts to support the Palestinian people.

During the latest phase, beneficiaries under

Lions rescued in Israel find new home

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:46:28 GMT

Two animals have begun a new life at a Free State sanctuary in South Africa after being rescued from the illegal trade in Israel

Two adolescent lions who were rescued from the illegal wildlife trade in Israel have been relocated to the Animal Defenders International (ADI) Wildlife Sanctuary in South Africa's Free State province.

The lions, BenTzur and Ori, had been stranded for months due t

Lions rescued in Israel find new home (PHOTOS)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:46:28 GMT

Two animals have begun a new life at a Free State sanctuary in South Africa after being rescued from the illegal trade in Israel

Two adolescent lions who were rescued from the illegal wildlife trade in Israel have been relocated to the Animal Defenders International (ADI) Wildlife Sanctuary in South Africa's Free Stat

'Reflects waning US influence in region': Senior diplomat Vidya Bhushan Soni on Saudi-Turkiye-Pak alliance

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:29:40 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): Former diplomat Vidya Bhushan Soni weighed in on the recently announced trilateral security arrangement between Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan--and underlined that it reflects Washington's dimming influence in the region. He also cautioned that while the arrangement largely concerns the ambit of West Asia, New Delhi should monitor the situation considering a poss

CIA had 'low confidence' in Iran threat before Trump's Turkey aircraft switch

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:29:57 GMT

Washington DC [US], August 13 (ANI): US intelligence officials had low confidence in an Iranian threat against US President Donald Trump before he was secretly moved to an alternate aircraft while departing Turkey after the NATO Summit last month, according to a report by The Washington Post.

The alleged assassination threat was reportedly relayed to the CIA by Israel, but agency analysts did not consider the int

Israel holding nearly 370 Palestinian children behind bars - rights groups

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:23:58 GMT

The number of minors held without charge or trial has nearly doubled in just over a year, according to Israeli prison data

Nearly 370 Palestinian children are being held in Israeli prisons, many without having been convicted of a crime, RT's Charlotte Dubenskij has reported, citing Palestinian and Israeli rights organ

Israel holds nearly 370 Palestinian children behind bars - rights groups

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:23:58 GMT

The number of minors held without charge or trial has nearly doubled in just over a year, according to Israeli prison data

Nearly 370 Palestinian children are being held in Israeli prisons, many without having been convicted of a crime, RT's Charlotte Dubenskij reported, citing Palestinian and Israeli rights organizat

"Hypocrisy is blatant, embarrassing": Araghchi slams France over condemnation of alleged protester executions in Iran

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:31:27 GMT

Tehran [Iran], August 13 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Thursday hit back at France, 25 other countries and the European Union after their condemnation of the alleged executions of protesters in Iran, accusing them of hypocrisy and saying their support for Israel amid the Gaza conflict and its military action against Iran had undermined their claims to the moral high ground.

In a post on

Hit Israeli thriller 'Fauda' set to return for Season 5 on Netflix India

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:58:32 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): Fans of the acclaimed political thriller Fauda have a new reason to look forward to September, with the series officially returning for its fifth season on Netflix India on September 8, 2026.

The Israeli Embassy in India's official X account announced the return of the series, which has built a dedicated following in India with its gritty portrayal of counter-terrorism operatio

Iran, Trump Clash Over Who Controls The Strait Of Hormuz

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 03:30:00 GMT

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Iran, Trump Clash Over Who Controls The Strait Of Hormuz

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Irans new Basij Paramilitary chief says the Strait of Hormuz is under Irans control, disputing the United States assertion that its forces control the chokepoint.

The crisis in Hormuz has led to dwindling oil stockpiles and higher global energy prices as traffic through the

"Will have to see how Pakistan misuses it": Former diplomat flags India's security concerns over Saudi-Pak-Turkiye pact

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:58:21 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): Former senior diplomat Surendra Kumar said India needs to carefully assess the implications of the new defence agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye, particularly its provisions on collective deterrence and 'aggression', while warning that Pakistan could potentially misuse the pact against India.

Speaking to ANI, Kumar on Wednesday called the agreement a 'very si

Im not afraid, Im a Christian Tucker Carlson to Rick Sanchez

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:20:11 GMT

The American journalist has faced accusations of antisemitism over his criticism of Israel and of racism over his stance on immigration

American journalist Tucker Carlson has told RT that he is not afraid of being killed for using his platform to say what he believes is true.

The former Fox News host has adopted a staunch non-interventionist stance toward US involvement in foreign conflicts

MIDEAST-GAZA CITY-BEE KEEPER

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:45:16 GMT

(260812) -- GAZA, Aug. 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Palestinian beekeeper Ibrahim al-Dabba (C) tends to beehives with his sons on the roof of a destroyed building in Gaza City's Tel al-Hawa area, Aug. 10, 2026. Before the war, al-Dabba owned more than 400 beehives spreading across eastern Gaza. Gaza's Ministry of Agriculture said the war had damaged around 28,400 beehives across the Strip. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)

Israel deliberately setting southern Lebanon ablaze - firefighters to Guardian

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:43:02 GMT

Firefighters have said Israeli drones and munitions have repeatedly sparked blazes in forests, olive groves and farmland since the June ceasefire

Lebanese firefighters have accused Israel of intentionally igniting wildfires across southern Lebanon using drones and various munitions. They reported to the Guardi

Israel deliberately setting southern Lebanon ablaze firefighters

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:43:02 GMT

Drones and munitions have repeatedly sparked blazes in forests, olive groves, and farmland since the June ceasefire, firefighters have told The Guardian

Israel has been intentionally igniting wildfires in forests and agricultural land across southern Lebanon using drones and various munitions, Lebanese firefighters have claimed to The Guardian.

Large areas of woodland, olive groves, and far

Israel deliberately setting southern Lebanon ablaze - firefighters

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:43:02 GMT

Drones and munitions have repeatedly sparked blazes in forests, olive groves, and farmland since the June ceasefire, firefighters have told The Guardian

Israel has been intentionally igniting wildfires in forests and agricultural land across southern Lebanon using drones and various munitions, Lebanese firefighters ha

TRKIYE-ANKARA-ERDOGAN-ABBAS-MEETING

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:15:35 GMT

(260812) -- ANKARA, Aug. 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas attend a welcome ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Trkiye, on August 12, 2026. (Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua)

Israeli prosecutors move to charge Netanyahus aides media

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:00:21 GMT

The prosecution is reportedly close to slapping national security charges on close aides to the PM over the so-called Qatargate affair

Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara is expected to decide whether to charge two close aides to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over alleged lobbying on Qatar's behalf, local media has reported citing sources.

The so-called Qatargate affair erupted

Israeli prosecutors move to charge Netanyahu's aides - media

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:00:21 GMT

The prosecution is reportedly close to slapping national security charges on close aides to the PM over the so-called Qatargate affair

Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara is expected to decide whether to charge two close aides to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over alleged lobbying on Qatar's behalf, local

"Implement the framework agreement": Lebanon President discusses truce deal with US General Clearfield

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:30:12 GMT

Beirut [Lebanon], August 12 (ANI): Lebanon President Joseph Aoun on Wednesday received US General Joseph Clearfield in Beirut, with discussions focusing on steps to implement the framework agreement reached between Lebanon, Israel, and the United States in Washington on June 26.

According to a X post by the Lebanese Presidency, the meeting comes after General Clearfield held talks in Israel last week, as the US-

Oman, Kuwait condemn Colombia's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over occupied Golan Heights

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:01:13 GMT

Muscat [Oman], August 12 (ANI): Oman and Kuwait have issued strong condemnations following the Colombian government's decision to recognise Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, warning that the move directly violates international law and UN Security Council resolutions.

In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oman expressed its 'condemnation of the Colombian government'

Karnataka and Israel strengthen cybersecurity partnership, focus on innovation and resilience

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:00:19 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 12 (ANI): The Government of Karnataka and the Consulate General of Israel in Bengaluru on Tuesday convened the Karnataka-Israel Cyber Dialogue 2026 to explore deeper collaboration in cybersecurity innovation, talent development, research, technology and digital resilience.

Held under the theme 'Stronger Together. Secure Tomorrow.', the dialogue was organised as part of Karnat

LEBANON-HOULA-DESTRUCTION-ISRAELI ATTACKS

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:15:54 GMT

(260812) -- HOULA, Aug. 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 11, 2026 from the village of Chaqra shows destruction caused by Israeli attacks in the border village of Houla in Lebanon. (Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua)

Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 mobile clinic continues healthcare services in Gaza

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:44:50 GMT

GAZA, 12th August, 2026 (WAM) -- The mobile medical clinic operated under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 continues to provide medical and healthcare services to residents and displaced people across the Gaza Strip, as part of the UAE's ongoing humanitarian efforts to support the healthcare sector.

The clinic travels between residential areas, communities and shelters to deliver medical services to patients, the el

EU, Western States Condemn Iranian Executions In 'Strongest Terms'

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:30:00 GMT

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EU, Western States Condemn Iranian Executions In 'Strongest Terms'

The European Union and 26 Western countries condemned Irans ongoing executions of protesters in the strongest terms on August 12, saying the countrys citizens must be permitted to gather and voice their views without risking their lives.

The use of capital punishment to silence dissent, intimidate communities, a

Pakistan Condemns Houthi Attack That Killed Three Of Its Citizens

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:30:00 GMT

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Houthi Attack In Red Sea Killed 3 Pakistani Citizens, Foreign Minister Confirmed

Smoke rises from the damaged cargo vessel Tihamah near Murad, Yemen, on August 11.

Three Pakistani citizens were among six people killed in strikes by Iran-backed Houthi rebels on an Egyptian-owned cargo ship near the Bab el-Mandab Strait on August 11, Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed

"We own it": Trump reiterates "total control" over Strait of Hormuz

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:31:14 GMT

Maryland [US], August 12 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) reiterated his claims of full control over the Strait of Hormuz while also warning Tehran against any actions that could see a strong response.

He made the remarks while speaking to the media and accused Tehran of 'lying' to him.

Trump said, 'I don't trust Iran. I'm the last person who trusts Iran. They've lied to me constant

Yemen claims 6 killed in Houthi "double-tap" strike on ship in Red Sea's Bab al-Mandeb Strait

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:29:55 GMT

Aden [Yemen], August 12 (ANI): Atleast six people were killed in a 'double-tap' missile strike on a commercial vessel in the Red Sea's Bab al-Mandeb Strait, the Yemeni government said, blaming Iran-backed Houthi rebels for the attack, CNN reported.

According to the Ministry of Transport of Yemen's internationally recognised government, the Houthis fired three ballistic missiles at the Tihamah, a small cargo ship

US forces disable Panama-Flagged ship in Gulf Of Oman for violating Iran blockade: CENTCOM

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:29:39 GMT

Washington, DC [US], August 12 (ANI): The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces disabled a Panama-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman after it attempted to violate the US blockade against Iran by sailing towards an Iranian port.

In a post on X, CENTCOM said that the incident took place when the M/V Vela Nova attempted to transit the Gulf of Oman towards an Iranian port.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:57:19 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 11 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday stated that it is evaluating the impact of the newly inked Mecca Defence Pact between Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia.

Responding to media queries during a biweekly news briefing regarding the recent treaty, MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasised that India will adopt every required step to protect its national i

India, Israel discuss development partnership, new avenues of cooperation

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:30:14 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], August 11 (ANI): India's Ambassador to Israel, J P Singh, met Eynat Shlein, Head of MASHAV, Israel's Agency for International Development Cooperation, in Jerusalem to expand their development partnership. The talks focused on scaling up Centers of Excellence in agriculture, water management capacity-building, and new avenues of cooperation in aquaculture in India.

'Amb JP Singh met Ms Eynat Shl

Israel looks underground for new energy storage options

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], August 11 (ANI/TPS): Israel is preparing to use its underground spaces to store energy, natural gas, hydrogen and carbon dioxide under a new regulatory framework.

The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure published a legal memorandum proposing amendments to the Mining Ordinance that would regulate the exploration and development of underground storage sites for the first time. The plan also cov

First national mapping of Israel's food-aid network finds major gaps

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:03:41 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], August 11 (ANI/TPS): A new study by Israeli researchers has produced what its authors describe as the first comprehensive national mapping of Israel's food-aid network, providing the first detailed picture of a sector whose size and structure had not previously been systematically documented. The findings raise questions about whether the current system can provide consistent and equitable access to

Colombia's far-right govt recognises Israeli sovereignty over occupied Golan Heights

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:29:03 GMT

Bogota [Colombia], August 11 (ANI): Colombia has recognised Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, joining the United States as the only other country to formally recognise Israel's annexation of the territory, days after far-right President Abelardo de la Espriella took office.

In a statement issued on Monday, Colombia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the decision was taken against the bac

Iran's Khamenei Rebuilds A Command Structure Gutted By War

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:42:48 GMT

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's decision to formalize six senior military and security postings within 48 hours is less a personnel story than the closing chapter of a five-month improvisation.

Read together, the appointments announced on August 10 show a new supreme leader moving to convert an emergency wartime chain of command, cobbled together after Israeli and US strikes killed much of Iran's senior

Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye defence pact fails first test as Houthi drone hits Jazan, alliance does nothing: JPost analysis

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:30:52 GMT

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], August 11 (ANI): The newly announced Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Turkiye and Saudi Arabia appears to have failed its first major test after the Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen struck an Aramco refinery in Jazan, with the newly formed alliance offering no visible military response or threat to the attack, said an analysis written in the Jerusalem Post.

The fire at t

Iran issues 'strong condemnation' of Israel's weekend strikes on Lebanon, says US part of all crimes due to its support

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:03:18 GMT

Tehran [Iran], August 11 (ANI): Iran on Tuesday strongly condemned Israel's strikes on southern Lebanon over the weekend, accusing the United States of being an 'accomplice and partner' in Israeli crimes in Lebanon, occupied Palestine and the wider region due to Washington's 'comprehensive support' for Israel.

Spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Esmaeil Baqaei, in a statement condemned the 'bruta

Kiev lacks political will to fight corruption anti-graft chief

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:34:34 GMT

Senior officials benefit from arms production while the Defense Ministry fails to curb graft risks, investigators have warned

The Ukrainian state has no political will to root out corruption, as powerful interests reap illegal benefits from the increasingly compromised system, including the massive defense sector, senior anti-graft officials have warned.

Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies a

Israel silent as Moscow seeks answers over missing historian

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:15:22 GMT

Artyom Kirpichenok, an outspoken Israel critic, has been missing since landing at Ben Gurion Airport last week

Israeli authorities have remained silent on the fate of Russian-Israeli historian Artyom Kirpichenok, days after his reported detention and despite Moscow seeking answers about his whereabouts.

Kirpichenok, 51, is a dual Russian-Israeli citizen, journalist, and Middle East expert k

India revives production of Russian Su-30MKI fighter jets

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:07:45 GMT

Twelve new aircraft, with more than 50% localized components, will be made at HALs Nashik plant

India is reviving the production of Russian Su-30MKI multi-role fighter jets, which form the backbone of the Indian Air Force.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will produce 12 new fighter jets at its Nashik facility for the Indian Air Force, at a cost of $1.3 billion, the Economic Times report

Lebanon: UN Peacekeepers record 455 Israeli projectiles, 97 airspace breaches in this weekend

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:30:04 GMT

Beirut [Lebanon], August 11 (ANI): Israeli forces fired 455 projectiles into southern Lebanon and breached Lebanese airspace 97 times between Friday and Sunday, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reported, marking one of the heaviest periods of fire recorded in months.

In a statement issued on Monday, UNIFIL said Saturday alone accounted for 229 of the projectiles, the highest single-day total r

Middle East conflict fears weigh on wall street as energy prices surge

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:58:31 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 11 (ANI): US stocks closed lower on August 10 as investors became less confident about a resolution to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to a Reuters report. Energy supply concerns pushed US crude oil prices up about 5 per cent. Reopening the flow through the Strait could ease concerns over energy prices that have raised worries about inflation and potential central bank rate hikes.

US and Israel agree to remove nuclear material from secret Syrian site - Axios

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:09:24 GMT

The countries will reportedly work with Damascus and the IAEA to recover material from a site linked to a 2007 Israeli airstrike

The US and Israel have reached a deal with Damascus to remove nuclear material from a secret site in Syria, Axios reported on Monday, citing US and Israeli officials

Sailors Killed In Red Sea Shipping Attack

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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At least 6 Killed In Red Sea Shipping Attack; US Fires On Cargo Vessel

At least six people were killed in strikes that Yemen's internationally recognized government blamed on Iran-backed Houthi rebels targeting an Egyptian-owned cargo ship near the Bab el-Mandeb strait on August 11, according to the country's coastguard.

Four sailors aboard the Tihamah -- t

6 Killed In Red Sea Shipping Attack

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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Four sailors aboard the Tihamah -- three Paki

Iran's New Security Chief Demands US End War To Reopen Hormuz Strait

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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US Energy Chief Says Daily Average Of 9 Million Barrels Of Oil Passing Through Hormuz Strait

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright (file photo)

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has said that oil shipments from the Persian Gulf region had climbed to around 15 million barrels per day.

In a post on X on August 11, Wright said the seven-day average through the Strait of Hormuz had

Four Killed In Red Sea Shipping Attack

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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Four Killed In Red Sea Shipping Attack

Four crew members were killed in what Yemen's Transport Ministry said was a Houthi attack on an Egyptian-owned cargo ship in the Bab el-Mandeb strait on August 11, marking what would be the first fatalities from an attack by the Iran-backed Yemeni rebel group on shipping since the Iran war began in February.

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Trkiye has its own plans for Islamic NATO

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:25:52 GMT

For Ankara, the Mecca pact is a way to turn military weight, Gulf money and regional reach into leverage

On August 7, in the Al-Safa Palace in Mecca, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan joined Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in signing an agreement whose consequences may prove far greater than its deliberately restrained language suggests.

Middle East live: Israel wants 'more serious' talks with Lebanon

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:12:23 GMT

Yesterday's key developments:

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The Flotilla will set sail for Gaza again. Let's not give up

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:22:43 GMT

We won't give up.

Am I crazy? Sure, but above all, I'm nonviolent in a deep and radical way.

A year ago, I was seating on the ground in front of the Senate in Rome with fellow italian activists from Ultima Generazione (Last Generation). We were immediately surrounded by law enforcement. We counted them: about forty people in uniform, who were soon joined by two people in plain clothes - two officer