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"Just As Battlefield...": Israel's Sacked Defence Minister Yoav Gallant Quits Politics
- Jan 02, 2025 08:00 am IST
- Reuters
Former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, who had often taken an independent line against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right government allies, said on Wednesday he was resigning from parliament.
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Iranian Footballer Faces Questioning Over Controversial 'Hug' With Female Fan
- Jan 01, 2025 16:59 pm IST
- Edited by: Nikhil Pandey
Iranian footballer Ramin Rezaian is facing questioning after being filmed hugging a female fan, violating strict social norms in Iran that regulate physical contact between men and women.
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Excerpt | 'I Don't Even Know If There's A Strategy': On Israel-Palestine Conflict
- Jan 01, 2025 14:23 pm IST
- Stanly Johny
"'Isn't this mindless vengeance? Does this help Israel meet its long-term strategic objectives?' I asked the Israeli journalist. 'I don't know. I don't even know if there's a strategy,' he replied."
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"I'm Hit, Going Down": Ukraine Drone Destroys Russian Chopper For First Time
- Jan 01, 2025 08:06 am IST
- Edited by: Nonika Sharma
A Russian helicopter pilot panicked during a radio call after being hit by a Ukrainian missile.
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Israel Confirms Killing Hamas Commander Who Led October 7 Kibbutz Nir Oz Attack
- Jan 01, 2025 07:05 am IST
- IANS
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Tuesday confirmed the killing of Hamas' Nukhba Platoon commander, Abd al-Hadi Sabah, in a recent drone strike.
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"Torture": Palestinians Released From Israeli Jails Bear Psychological Scars
- Dec 31, 2024 20:39 pm IST
- Reuters
Once muscular and strong, Palestinian bodybuilder Moazaz Obaiyat's nine-month spell in Israeli custody left him unable to walk unaided upon his release in July. Then, in an October pre-dawn raid on his home, soldiers detained him again.
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US Strikes Houthi Targets In Yemen Used In Attacks On US Shipping: Pentagon
- Dec 31, 2024 20:21 pm IST
- Agence France-Presse
The US military said Tuesday its forces had hit Houthi targets in Yemen's capital that the Iran-backed rebels used to attack American warships and commercial vessels.
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Indian-Origin Doctor, 26, Among 2 Killed In UAE Plane Crash: Report
- Dec 31, 2024 18:31 pm IST
- Edited by: Raunaq Lekhi
An Indian-origin doctor was among two killed in a light aircraft crash off the coast of UAE's Ras Al Khaimah on Sunday. The crash claimed the lives of both the pilot and co-pilot, the General Civil Aviation Authority said in a statement.
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Opinion | War Or Peace: What Will Become Of Middle East In 2025?
- Dec 31, 2024 16:49 pm IST
- Syed Zubair Ahmed
West Asia in 2024 stands at a crossroads. While the region faces numerous challengesfrom political instability to economic dependence on oil there are also opportunities for transformation.
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Who Is Maysaa Sabrine, First Woman To Head Central Bank Of Syria
- Dec 31, 2024 12:48 pm IST
- Edited by: NDTV News Desk
Maysaa Sabrine has been appointed as the governor of the Syrian Central Bank. She is the first woman to hold the position in its more than 70-year history. She replaced Mohammed Issam Hazime, who served in the governor's position since 2021.
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Hamas Spied On Israel For Seven Years Before October 7 Attack: Report
- Dec 31, 2024 12:30 pm IST
- Edited by: NDTV News Desk
Hamas spent seven years hacking security cameras to gather intelligence before its coordinated attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, a report has revealed.
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Maysaa Sabrine Becomes First Woman To Head Syria's Central Bank
- Dec 31, 2024 12:11 pm IST
- Edited by: NDTV News Desk
Maysaa Sabrine, a former deputy governor of the Syrian central bank, has been named as its first female governor, marking a significant moment in its 70-year-old history.
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What Option Does Kerala Nurse On Death Row In Yemen Have? Lawyer Tells NDTV
- Dec 31, 2024 11:26 am IST
- Edited by: Sanstuti Nath
Nimisha Priya, the Indian nurse sentenced to death for the murder of a Yemeni national, still has legal options to save her life if the victim's family pardons her and accepts blood money, said Subhas Chandran, her family's lawyer.
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Yemen Sanctions Kerala Nurse's Death Sentence For Murder, India Responds
- Dec 31, 2024 09:37 am IST
- Written by: Sanstuti Nath
"Extending all possible help": India after Yemen president sanctions Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya's death sentence
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"No Matter...": Thai Family Grieves For Daughter Who Died In South Korea Plane Crash
- Dec 30, 2024 13:47 pm IST
- Reuters
A family in northeastern Thailand are mourning the loss of Jongluk Duangmanee, one of two Thai nationals of the Jeju Air crash, and wish to bring her body home for a religious ceremony.
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Syrian Elections Could Take 4 Years: Rebel Leader Ahmed Al-Sharaa
- Dec 30, 2024 13:23 pm IST
- Agence France-Presse
Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa told Al Arabiya TV on Sunday that elections could take four years, noted the importance of ties with Iran and Russia, and called for the United States to lift sanctions.
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NDTV Exclusive: Repression, Torture, Slavery - Syrians Recall Horrors Of Assad Rule
- Dec 30, 2024 12:48 pm IST
- Written by: Samiran Mishra
Syria witnessed a swift revolution that ended five decades of Assad family rule. Rebels and the Syrian opposition seized control of Damascus in a movement that stunned the world.
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EAM Jaishankar To Embark On 3-Day Doha Visit Today, To Meet Qatari PM
- Dec 30, 2024 11:32 am IST
- Edited by: Sanstuti Nath
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will embark on a three-day visit to Qatar starting Monday to review overall bilateral ties, especially in trade, investment, energy, and security sectors, the Ministry of External Affairs said.
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16,000 Indian Construction Workers Enter Israel, Replace Barred Palestinians
- Dec 30, 2024 11:05 am IST
- Agence France-Presse
Wearing a safety belt, helmet and work boots, Raju Nishad navigates the scaffolding, hammering blocks that will form part of a building in a new neighbourhood in central Israel's town of Beer Yaakov.
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"In Good Condition": Israel's Netanyahu Undergoes Prostate Removal Surgery
- Dec 30, 2024 08:28 am IST
- Agence France-Presse
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu successfully underwent prostate removal surgery on Sunday and is in good condition, according to the hospital treating him.