West Asia continues to be on edge as the war between Israel and Hamas continues to expand in the region. After three US troops were killed at an American base in Jordan allegedly by a group linked to Iran, President Joe Biden has vowed to retaliate but his administration has fallen short of declaring a full-fledged war.

Middle East crisis: Iran vows 'strong response to bullies' as Gaza war keeps region on edge

US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Chief William Burns as well as top Egyptian, Qatari and Israeli officials met in Paris today to discuss a ceasefire in Gaza. French authorities were also in touch with the four countries with the aim of negotiating a halt to hostilities between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

US, Israel, Egypt, Qatar officials meet in Paris for Gaza talks

US CIA Chief William Burns meets Israel, Egypt and Qatar officials in Paris for Gaza talks

International Holocaust Remembrance Day is marked annually on January 27, designated by the United Nations to honour the 6 million Jews and other minorities killed by Adolf Hitler-led Nazi Germany during the Second World War.

Holocaust Remembrance Day: World recalls Hitler’s tyranny amid Israel-Hamas war

US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director William Burns is prepared to head to Europe for talks aimed at bringing an end to the war in the Gaza Strip, as tensions boiled over between Qatar and Israel after weeks of strained negotiations over a hostage deal.

US intel chief William Burns to help broker Gaza deal

US to dispatch top officials to hold talks on Gaza war

CIA Director William Burns to hold fourth round of Gaza hostage talks

In West Bank, the echoes of the Israel-Hamas conflict reverberate through once-bustling markets and silent streets. Businesses, once thriving, now face an unprecedented economic downturn.

West Bank economy plunges amid Gaza war fallout

In the quiet corners of the West Bank, once-thriving markets now stand deserted, echoing the economic fallout from the Israel-Hamas conflict that erupted on October 7.

Gaza's shockwaves: West Bank economy plunges, leaving livelihoods in limbo

Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad on Monday (Jan 8) released video footage which it claimed showed an Israeli hostage alive in its custody in Gaza after being held hostage during Hamas' Oct 7 assault against Israel.

Israel-Hamas war: Islamic Jihad releases video showing Gaza hostage alive

World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Monday (Jan 8) that its unit in the Palestinian territory has been facing massive troubles in reaching the war-ravaged region.

Israel-Hamas war: WHO cites Gaza obstacles, cancels planned mission in hospital for the 4th time

The health ministry in the Gaza Strip said on Sunday (Jan 7) that two journalists were killed in an Israeli air strike in the war-torn region as the conflict between Israel and Hamas escalates.

Israel-Hamas war: Health ministry in Gaza says two journalists killed in Israeli strike

Algerian international footballer Youcef Atal was handed an eight-month suspended sentence by a French court Wednesday for inciting religious hatred in a social media post about the conflict in Gaza.

Algerian footballer Youcef Atal handed eight-month suspension over Gaza war post

The head of Lebanon's Hezbollah Hassan Nasrallah said that it "cannot be silent" after the killing of Hamas' deputy leader in Beirut and warned that his heavily armed forces would fight to the finish if Israel chose to extend war from Gaza to Lebanon.

Israel-Hamas War: Hezbollah Chief warns Israel against spreading Gaza war

Roi Yifrah, 35, orchestrated a daring scheme that involved impersonating a soldier to enter the war in Gaza. Taking advantage of the chaos post-war, the Israeli civilian seized the opportunity to join the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), donning an army uniform and even posing in a photo with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a field visit.

Israeli civilian impersonator joins Gaza war, poses with PM Netanyahu, faces weapons theft charges

To show solidarity with the people of Gaza, Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has banned all New Year's Eve firework displays and celebrations. Sharjah Police issued the diktat on Tuesday (Dec 26), urging all members of the public and organisations to comply with the regulations.

Sharjah in UAE bans New Year’s Eve celebrations in solidarity with Gaza

Israeli officials confirmed the local media reports that Egypt has laid out a new proposal for a truce which includes the release of all Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip.

Israel-Hamas war: Hopes of truce revived as Egypt proposes ambitious peace plan

A second man was arrested on Sunday (Dec 24) on the suspicion of theft and criminal damage after a road sign featuring work by street artist Banksy was removed in south-east London on Friday, said the police.

UK: Police arrest two men on suspicion of theft, causing damage to Banksy artwork in Peckham

Amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group in Gaza, Palestinian Christians held a sombre Christmas vigil in the West Bank city of Bethlehem on Saturday (Dec 23) where they once believed Jesus was born.

‘We feel sad’: Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, marks sombre Christmas Eve amid Gaza war

Israeli army in early hours of Saturday (Dec 16, IST) said that its soldiers had "mistakenly" shot dead three hostages after considering them a threat. "During combat in Shejaiya, the IDF (army) mistakenly identified three Israeli hostages as a threat.

Israel troops ‘mistakenly’ shot dead three Israeli hostages, says army

The U.N. human rights chief urged countries on Monday to work together to defeat threats such as war and pollution at an event to mark 75 years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights that risks being overshadowed by the Israel-Hamas conflict.

UN marks 75 years of human rights declaration in shadow of Gaza war

The death toll in Gaza Strip touched 17,700 on Saturday (Dec 9), according to Hamas-run health ministry as Israel continued to bombard targets in the blockaded Palestinian enclave, Aid groups have said that Gaza faces an "apocalyptic" humanitarian situation and is at the brink of being overwhelmed by starvation.

Israel-Hamas war: Gaza death toll mounts to 17,770 as heavy fighting continues, claims Hamas

Israel is planning a global operation to target Hamas leaders once the war in the Gaza Strip ends, media reports said citing Israeli officials. The nation's intelligence services, under Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's orders, are developing plans to pursue Hamas leaders residing in Lebanon, Turkey, and Qatar, a report by WSJ said quoting the officials.

What after Gaza war ends? Israel plans to hunt down Hamas leaders globally, says report

Take a look at the extensive labyrinth of tunnels built by the Hamas militant group which stretches across the densely populated strip, hiding fighters, their rockets and ammunition. The tunnels inside Gaza are believed to be as much as 30m (100ft) below the surface.

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