NEW DELHI: A protest march took place on Saturday in Jammu & Kashmir’s Budgam in response to the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah by the Israel Defence Force (IDF).The Israeli military had earlier in the day said that it had “eliminated” Hassan Nasrallah, the long-time leader of the Hezbollah militant group, in a precision…
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi on Saturday reiterated China’s strong support for Palestine’s legitimate rights and its bid for full United Nations membership, while addressing the United Nations General Assembly. Amid rising violence in the Middle East, Wang expressed Beijing’s commitment to the Palestinian cause and called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.“China has always…
NEW DELHI: People’s Democratic party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday announced that she will not hold a campaign for ongoing J&K assembly elections for a day in solidarity with Palestine and Lebanon following the death of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasarallah and other martyrs of Lebanon and Gaza.Taking to X, the former J&K chief minister said…
The 79th session of the UN General Assembly began in New York with Palestine taking its seat in the General Assembly Hall next to the UN member states. Although Palestine is not a full member of the 193-member UN body, the Palestinian Authority’s envoy to the UN, Riyad Mansour, was seen seated at a table…
NEW DELHI: The Palestinian ambassador to India, Adnan Abu Al-Haija, urged India on Sunday to mediate the current ongoing crisis between Palestine and Israel. The ambassador called on India to facilitate a ceasefire, organize an international conference, and back the creation of an independent Palestinian state.“We are always looking for a friend like India to…
As speculation intensifies around Kamala Harris potentially selecting Josh Shapiro as her running mate, an old college article he wrote about Palestine has resurfaced, going viral and sparking debate. Shapiro, known for his strong electoral performance in Pennsylvania—a crucial swing state—is considered a leading candidate, which could be a significant asset for Harris.However, some progressives…
NEW DELHI: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Iran‘s Tehran, the Palestinian militant group Hamas said in a statement on Wednesday, along with one of his bodyguards.In a statement, the Islamist faction mourned the death of Haniyeh, who it said was killed in ‘a treacherous Zionist raid on his residence in Tehran’. “With condolences…
NEW DELHI: The United States, on Thursday used its veto power to block a UN resolution that had widespread support. This resolution aimed to facilitate full United Nations membership for the state of Palestine. Among the 15 members of the Security Council, 12 voted in favor, while the United States opposed, and two abstained. The…
NEW DELHI: Protesters on Saturday interrupted Easter Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, calling for a cease-fire in Gaza, Fox News reported. The protestors were heard shouting “Free, free Palestine” before they were escorted out.Before the commencement of Holy Week, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) released a statement asking for prayer for peace…
