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Israel calls for resignation of UNSG Antonio Guterres after he tells Security Council Hamas attacks did not happen in vacuum

October 24, 2023 admin

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during a Security Council meeting at United Nations headquarters, Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’s comment to the Security Council that attacks by Hamas “did not happen in a vacuum” angered Israel, which called for the UN chief’s resignation and apology. Israel’s Minister…

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Macron says France stands ‘shoulder to shoulder’ with Israel

October 24, 2023 admin

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron before their talks in Jerusalem, on October 24, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP French President Emmanuel Macron vowed on October 24 not to leave Israel isolated in its fight against Islamist militants, but warned against the risks of a regional conflict as he arrived…

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Is Israel’s Iron Dome missile defence system ironclad?

October 24, 2023 admin

File picture of Israel’s Iron Dome missile defence system firing interceptors at rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, in Ashkelon, southern Israel. | Photo Credit: AP Since Israel activated the Iron Dome in 2011, the cutting-edge rocket-defence system has intercepted thousands of rockets fired from the Gaza Strip. The system has given residents a sense…

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Pentagon rushes defences and advisers to Middle East as Israel’s ground assault in Gaza looms

October 23, 2023 admin

In this image courtesy of DVIDS a US Army Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) launching station sits at the ready in Israel, March 4, 2019. The Pentagon on October 21, moved to step up its military readiness in the Middle East, ordering activation of air defense systems “throughout” the region and alerting additional US…

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UN General Assembly to meet over Israel-Hamas war on Thursday

October 23, 2023 admin

UN General Assembly. | Photo Credit: AP The UN General Assembly will meet on October 26 to discuss the conflict triggered by the attack by Hamas militants on Israel, its President announced Monday in a letter to member states. The Security Council has so far failed to agree on a resolution concerning the war, but…

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Market mayhem: investors’ wealth plunges ₹7.59 lakh crore on October 23

October 23, 2023 admin

Sensex plunged 825.74 points or 1.26% to settle at 64,571.88 points on October 23, 2023. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Investors’ wealth eroded by ₹7.59 lakh crore on Monday (October 23) as the equity market took a heavy drubbing amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The 30-share BSE Sensex plunged 825.74 points or 1.26%…

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U.S., U.K. & allies extend support to Israel while urging it to uphold humanitarian laws

October 23, 2023 admin

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meets with U.S. President Joe Biden. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Leaders of the U.S., the U.K., France, Canada and Italy extended support to Israel’s right to defend itself against the Palestinian militant group Hamas but urged the Jewish state to uphold international humanitarian laws and protect civilians. A joint…

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Blinken, Austin say U.S. is ready to respond if personnel become targets of Israel-Hamas war

October 23, 2023 admin

Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said Sunday that the United States expects the Israel-Hamas war to escalate through involvement by proxies of Iran, and they asserted that the Biden administration is prepared to respond if American personnel or armed forces become the target of any such hostilities. “This is not…

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Morning Digest | Indian Army to begin phase-out of Cheetah, Chetak from 2027; Israel strikes Gaza, Syria and West Bank, and more

October 23, 2023 admin

A formation Chetak, Cheetah and LCH helicopters at the ‘Ex Iron Fist 2013’ by the Indian Air Force at Pokran rang | Photo Credit: V.V. Krishnan Israel strikes Gaza, Syria and West Bank as war against Hamas threatens to ignite other fronts Israeli warplanes struck targets across Gaza, two airports in Syria and a mosque…

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Morning Digest | Indian Army to begin phase-out of Cheetah, Chetak from 2027; Israel strikes Gaza, Syria and West Bank, and more

October 23, 2023 admin

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