Long before Netanyahu’s goal of eliminating Hamas, the Israeli leader has been trying to dismantle UNRWA. Why does Netanyahu want the global aid agency for Palestinians out?

The key UNRWA provision that irks Netanyahu

More than four months into the war and five US diplomatic visits later, there is still no progress on hostage release and truce talks. Have global negotiators failed Gaza?

Israel rejects Hamas’ proposal, 4 months into the Gaza war

An international low when anticipated Israeli operation in southern city of Rafah is growing every passing hour. Eight groups have warned that any Israeli military Advance into Southern Gaza's Rafah area could cause a bloodbath.

International alarm grows over Israel's anticipated Rafah operation

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke in an interview published on Friday about war and peace in Ukraine, the risks of advances in genetics and artificial intelligence and fears of a world war. Watch this video for all details.

What did Putin say on war and peace, World War 3 and AI?

Netanyahu has rejected Hamas' proposal for a truce. Top U.S. diplomat Blinken says there is hope for more negotiations. Amid all this Russian President Putin has said that Moscow is in talks with Hamas to release hostages. Will Putin broker a peace deal in Gaza?

Gravitas | Will Putin emerge as the winner in Gaza war?

Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed Hamas's proposals for a ceasefire. Netanyahu ordered troops to prepare for moving onto the city of Rafah in Gaza's far south where more than 1 million Palestinians have sought Refuge. However, the US Secretary of State Blinken says he still sees space for an agreement to be reached.

Israel-Hamas war | Israel PM Netanyahu dismisses Hamas' ceasefire demand

The front lines are heating up in Ukraine. Russian forces are advancing its operations in various parts of Ukraine. There has been a surge in attacks in Ukraine's war ravaged Donetsk region. The Russian military has fired between 1500 to 2500 shells and Rockets and is now targeting crucial infrastructure in the region.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia attacking crucial infrastructure in war-ravaged Donetsk

In less than 30 minutes, the United States struck 85 targets spread across 7 cities in Iraq and Syria. These American airstrikes were carried out as a reprisal against a drone attack on an American base in Jordan, in which 3 American soldiers were killed and 40 others were injured. And according to the United States, this is just the beginning of a multi-tiered response. Even though both the Americans and the Iranians have repeatedly insisted that neither side wants a full-blown conflict. What is abundantly clear is that the Israel-Gaza war that began on the 7th of October has spread way beyond the frontiers of Gaza. By backing the Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip to the hilt, the United States is getting more and more involved in this new West Asia conflict. And even if the political leaders at this moment are not willing to say it out loud, what is playing out is a subtle but steady proxy war between the United States and Iran. Our next report will get you the details

United States unleashes deadly airstrikes on Iranian proxies in Iraq & Syria

The United States and several other countries have suspended aid to UNRWA, the main humanitarian agency in Gaza, since the 26th of January. The unprecedented funding crisis was precipitated by Israel's claim that 13 of UNRWA's 13,000 staff in Gaza were involved in the October 7th Hamas attacks on Israel which killed about 1200 people. Tel Aviv claims that as many as 190 UNRWA staff were militants. UNRWA, 150 of whose staff have been killed since October last year, shelters about a million Palestinians in its buildings, besides running several other essential services. If funding is not restored soon, the UN agency will have to end operations by the end of this month. As a course corrective measure, it promptly fired staff after being alerted to Israel's allegations. The UNRWA chief, Philippe Lazzarini, has dubbed the suspension "an additional collective punishment" for Palestinians. Mohammed Saleh brings you the details.

Israeli claims of UNRWA culpability remain unsubstantiated

Ukrainian President is replacing senior officials. Ukraine's Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi was the first on the list. Speculations have been rife that Zelensky will fire the highly popular Valerii Zaluzhnyi.

Why is Zelensky preparing to replace senior officials?

French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne will visit Israel and the West Bank tomorrow, the French Embassy announces.

French FM to visit Jordan Israel and Lebanon

Russia’s deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko visited South Korea to discuss the Ukrainian war and bilateral ties, Seoul’s foreign ministry said on Sunday, as the two countries trade increasingly heated rhetoric over the nuclear-armed North.

Russia’s deputy FM visits Seoul after diplomatic row over North Korea comments

Israel on Saturday (Feb 3) said that it had struck over 50 targets linked to the Iranian-backed Lebanese movement Hezbollah since the war broke out in the Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023.

Over 50 Hezbollah targets hit in Syria since Oct 7, says Israel

The US is actively pursuing a second hostage deal as well as humanitarian assistance to Gaza. In the latest US Secy State Antony Blinken held a telephonic conversation with the Saudi counterpart about the Israel-Hamas war. Watch to know more!

Antony Blinken to press hostage release deal on New West Asia trip

Israeli protesters demand PM Netanyahu to resign. Israel issues warning to Hezbollah in Lebanon. Israeli military says it hit 50 Hezbollah targets since October 7. Watch to know more!

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli protesters demand PM Netanyahu to resign

At least 20 people have been killed in what Russia says was a Ukrainian attack at a bakery in the occupied eastern city of Lysychansk. Russia's emergency ministry said that at least 20 people had been killed in the incident and several were injured. Watch to know more!

Russia-Ukraine war | 10 rescued post Ukrainian shelling of bakery says Russia

The United States is the largest exporter of weapons, with its top buyers being Saudi Arabia, Japan and Australia, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. “It's important to protest these places because they are literally profiting off of war.

How does the US earn from wars?

Russia said on Sunday that Ukraine killed at least 28 people, including nine women and a child, when its armed forces struck a bakery and restaurant in Russian-controlled eastern Ukraine with Western-supplied rockets.

At least 28 killed in Ukrainian attack: Russia

Thousands gathered in support of Palestinians. Houthi supporters gathered in Sana'a, the capital of Yemen in solidarity with Gazans. Yemenis raised anti US & anti-Israel slogans. Houthis say their assaults won't stop until Gaza war ends. Watch to know more!

Israel-Hamas war: Yemenis gather in solidarity with Gazans

Gaza's Health Ministry says 100 people have been killed in the territory in the last 24 hours. Watch the video to know more.

Over 100 people dead in 24 hours: Gaza Health Ministry

The UN top court has ruled that it will hear parts of Ukraine's case against Russia. The case argues that Moscow has pressed "Baseless allegations of Genocide" on Kyiv to justify its February 2022 invasion. Watch to know more!

ICJ to hear parts of Russia-Ukraine genocide case

Ukraine said Friday that tens of thousands of people were without power after a barrage of two dozen Russian drones damaged energy infrastructure in the center of the country.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian drone attacks in Ukraine leave 40,000 without power

Russian drones hit energy infrastructure in Ukraine. Russian Defence Minister claims making fresh gains in Ukraine. About 40,000 people are without power in Ukraine. Watch to know more!

Russia-Ukraine war | Moscow unleashes 24 drones on Ukraine

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