US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Turkey, his first stop in the week-long new West Asia trip. This is US' top diplomat's fourth crisis visit to the region amid escalating tensions.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Turkish president, foreign minister in Istanbul

While diplomatic parleys continue to prevent spillover of the Israel-Hamas war, fighting is also raging on in the Gaza Strip. The Hamas-run health ministry says the death toll has topped at least 22,700 while over 58,000 have been wounded in the besieged strip. Violence is flaring up on the Israel-Lebanon border with Hezbollah firing a series of rockets into northern Israel and IDF hitting back.

Gaza war: At least 22,700 killed in the besieged strip says Hamas-run health ministry

Journalists claim that Israel Defense Forces (IDF) targeted them & the news outlets in the Gaza strip. The journalists wearing Press insignia also targeted by IDF. Watch the video to know more!

Israel-Hamas war: Over 77 journalists killed in Gaza till now

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Turkiye in fresh West Asia trip

Protests erupted in the occupied West Bank after top Hamas official Saleh Al-Arouri and six other members of the militant group were killed by a drone strike in Beirut.

Israel-Gaza War: Palestinians rally in Saleh Al-Arouri's hometown after his killing in Beirut | WION

The French and Jordanian air forces have dropped seven tonnes of urgent humanitarian and medical aid for a field hospital set up in Gaza’s second city. Watch the video to know more!

Israel-Gaza War: Over 12,000 tonnes of aid has entered Gaza, says IDF

US State Secretary Antony Blinken is on a visit to the West Asian region from January 4-11 where the top official will travel to Turkey, Greece, Jordan, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Israel, West Bank, and Egypt. During his trip, the state secretary will stress protecting civilian lives in Israel, West Bank, and Gaza while also securing hostages release, and sustaining humanitarian aid to Gazans. Watch the video to know more!

US State Secretary Antony Blinken's West Asia trip amid escalating tensions

US continues its diplomatic efforts to soothe escalating tensions in West Asia. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has embarked on his fourth crisis visit to the region. While US diplomatic envoy Amos Hochstein has met with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.

Antony Blinken heads to West Asia for talks, Arab allies on war's 'next phase'

On the day when thousands of Iranians gathered to commemorate the death anniversary of slain Iranian General Qasem Soleimani, a double explosion ensued chaos and devastation. Who was Qasem Soleimani and why did ISIS carry out a deadly attack on the day of his death anniversary?

Deadly suicide bombing in Iran kills 84

Here we bring you the latest updates from the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas: - Israel wants war to continue - IDF reports troops have raided Hamas compound connected to underground network - Hamas releases footage of fighting against Israeli military around Gaza City

Israel at War: IDF reports troops have raided Hamas compound connected to underground network

With Yemen's Houthis targeting shipping vessels in the Red Sea, escalating tensions shift the spotlight on West Asia's elaborate network of rebel groups and Brigades, that play a pivotal role in the region's decades long armed resistance and rebellion.

Explainer: Armed resistance in West Asia

The past week saw a targeted airstrike deep within Lebanon's territory. The attack, carried out in the capital's southern region, killed top Hamas deputy Saleh Al-Arouri. Is this an indication of the war escalating between Israel and Lebanon?

Top Hamas leader killed in targeted strike in Beirut

US' Antony Blinken heads to West Asia; to visit Israel, West Bank, Jordan & Qatar

Ahead of U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's arrival in Israel. The Israeli defence minister has unveiled a plan for a post-war Gaza. But the big question still remains when will the war end and if it does how will the besieged Gaza strip be governed?

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant outlines four-corner plan for Gaza

Tensions in the Red sea are growing. The Houthis are attacking shipping vessels, U.S. & allies are issuing ultimatums. Amid these exchanges, fears of inflation are growing. Molly Gambhir tells you why.

Gravitas | Red Sea war fuels inflation wars

Israel will appear before the international court of justice at the ICJ after South Africa accused it of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip. South Africa had urged the ICJ on Friday to issue an urgent order to declare that Israel was violating its obligations under the 1948 genocide convention. In response, Israel says it will appear before the court to dispel South Africa's accusations.

South Africa accuses Israel of Genocide; US backs Israel, labels charges baseless | WION

Reports say, Gaza has turned into a testing ground for Israel's defence startups. They're launching tailor-made weapons for Israel's offensive in the Gaza strip. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas | Has Gaza turned into a testing ground for Israeli defence firms?

According to reports, Israeli officials are holding secret talks with the Democratic Republic of Congo and other nations regarding the expulsion of Palestinians displaced by Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip.

Israel-Hamas war: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to visit Israel

South Africa's genocide case against Israel sets up high-stakes legal battle at UN's top court. Indonesia and Malaysia come in support of South Africa's case, while the united states terms genocide charge 'meritless'.

Israel: Prepared to appear before the international court of justice

“Whoever considers going into war against us, will simply regret it.“ Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah spoke out about the killing of Hamas deputy chief Saleh al-Arouri in a Beirut drone strike on Jan. 2, 2024, blamimg Israel for his death.

Hezbollah leader warns Israel of war ‘without limits’

After the killing of Hamas's number two commander in an alleged Israeli strike in Lebanon Beirut many in Israel are worried about the repercussions. The biggest being the likely disruption in future hostage release negotiations. In a bid to quell increasing Israel-Lebanon tensions, the US is once again sending senior officials to West Asia.

Israel-Hamas war | West Asia: Israel stares at wider conflict

Iran blamed Israel and the United States on Wednesday for twin bomb blasts that killed at least 95 people in the country's south, ripping through a crowd commemorating Revolutionary Guards general Qasem Soleimani four years after his death in a US strike.

Iran blames US & Israel's role in twin blast, vows harsh response

Israel in talks with Congo and other countries on Gaza ‘voluntary migration’ plan, says report

Israel's spy chief David Barnea vowed to make Hamas pay for its attacks on Israel, after a drone strike attributed to Israel killed the group's deputy chief Saleh al-Arouri in Lebanon.

'Committed to settle scores with Hamas', says Mossad Chief David Barnea

Iran blames Israel & US for deadly blasts near Qasem Soleimani's tomb

Israel in talks with Congo and other countries on Gaza ‘voluntary migration’ plan. Senior official says Jerusalem working on postwar resettlement of Palestinians from strip; Some ministers tout saudi Arabia as destination for Gazans seeking construction work.

No resettlement talks with Congo for Gazans, hundreds of thousands forced to fled Gaza | WION

The death of Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri is sparking new worries for many Israelis. Families of hostages are particularly worried that al-Arouri's killing in Beirut risks a wider war and ruins the prospects for any agreement on the release of hostages.

Israel-Hamas War: Hostages' kin fear safety of their loved ones as war spreads

Israel-Hamas War: Israel's spy chief David Barnea vows to 'settle score' with Hamas

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

Israel assassinated Saleh Al-Arouri, Hamas's deputy leader, in a drone strike on Beirut. This incident has triggered protest in the West Bank. Lebanon's Hezbollah said that Arouri's killing “will not go unpunished” and claimed a strike on a group of soldiers in Israeli territory.

Israel-Hamas war: Killing of Hamas leader in Beirut raises risk of war spreading

In the Al-Maghazi refugee camp, health officials said at least four people were killed in an Israeli air strike on a house. They said three people were also killed in an air strike on a house in Rafah in the south of the Gaza Strip. Israel says it tries to avoid harm to civilians.

Israel-Hamas War: Four killed in Israeli strikes in the Al-Maghazi Refugee camp

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