The world is closely watching the political situation in Syria as rebel forces have toppled President Bashar al-Assad's regime. Amid the ongoing civil war, many migrants are stranded and facing serious dangers. In response, the Indian Government evacuated 75 Indian nationals from Syria. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has also set up a helpline and email for Indians still stuck in the country. On December 8, rebel groups captured Syria’s capital, Damascus, after President al-Assad fled to Russia. Russian news sources report that Assad and his family have been granted asylum in Russia on humanitarian grounds. Russia, which has two military bases in Syria, has been a key ally of Assad throughout the war.
11 December,2024 01:45 PM IST
Amid the increasing dangers due to the Syrian civil war, MEA on Dec 06 issued a travel advisory for Syria and advised Indian nationals to avoid travel until further notice. While advising Indian nationals, MEA asked them to be in contact with the Indian Embassy in Damascus and said “leave by the earliest”. Earlier during PC, MEA spox informed that there are around 90 Indian nationals in Syria, including 14 working in various UN Organizations. Warning from MEA comes in light of the situation prevailing in Syria, which poses significant risks to travelers. Syrian rebels made a major development on Dec 06 after they claimed to reach the key city of Homs a strategic town for President Bashar al-Assad. It was the third major city, after Aleppo and Hama in the northwest and center, to fall out of Assad's control in a week. The latest escalation in the Syrian civil war comes after years that was largely dormant for years. The conflict began in 2011, after Assad moved to stamp out peaceful pro-democracy protests during the Arab Spring.
07 December,2024 01:23 PM IST
Amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, the USA is preparing for a regime change with President-elect Donald Trump set to take office on January 20, 2025. Trump issued a strong warning to Hamas on December 3, demanding the release of hostages before his inauguration, threatening severe consequences if they are not freed. The conflict escalated on October 7, 2023, when Iran-backed Hamas attacked Israel, killing over 1,200 people and taking more than 250 hostages. Israel responded with a heavy counter-offensive in Gaza, resulting in over 45,000 Palestinian deaths, with around 100 hostages still missing. Recently, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke with Trump three times, emphasizing shared concerns over the Iranian threat and the strong US-Israel relationship.
03 December,2024 12:47 PM IST
At the CSTO summit in Astana on November 28, Vladimir Putin warned the West that Russia’s new "Oreshnik" missile could turn anything into "dust." The threat came after Russia used the missile in an attack on Dnipro, Ukraine, and as tensions rise over Ukraine's use of US-supplied ATACMS. Putin emphasized the missile’s devastating power, including its potential nuclear capabilities, and hinted at severe retaliation if the West continues to escalate the conflict.
29 November,2024 11:37 AM IST
Amid the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, Russian President Putin on Nov 21 said that Russia had launched a hypersonic medium-range ballistic missile attack on a Ukrainian military facility. Issuing a direct warning to West, Putin said that Moscow could strike military installations of any country whose weapons were used against Russia.
22 November,2024 11:49 AM IST
In a big blow to Israel-Hamas ceasefire attempts, Qatar has backed down from its ceasefire mediation in Gaza. Qatar said that it will stall efforts to mediate a ceasefire until Israel & Hamas show "willingness and seriousness" to resume talks. However, there was no official response from Hamas or Israel to the statement given by the Qatar Foreign Ministry. The latest round of talks in mid-October failed to produce a deal, with Hamas rejecting a short-term ceasefire proposal. Israel on several occasions rejected ceasefire or temporary ceasefire proposals for a longer truce. Notably, the Gulf country has been working alongside the US, and Egypt for months on fruitless talks between the warring sides in Gaza. Notably, Qatar has hosted Hamas political leaders since 2012 as part of a deal with the US, and the group's presence there has facilitated the progress of talks. The country hosts the largest US airbase in the Middle East but also allows Hamas and Afghanistan's Taliban to operate offices in Doha. It is unclear how many Hamas officials live in Doha, but they include several possible replacements for killed Hamas Chief Sinwar. The group's previous leader Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Iran in July was also based in Doha and his body was flown to Qatar for burial.
10 November,2024 06:08 PM IST
Ayan Mukerji's'War 2', starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR is one of the most anticipated upcoming movies. Recently, Jr NTR arrived in Mumbai to shoot for 'War 2' with Hrithik Roshan. Now, leaked pics of Hrithik and Jr NTR from the sets of the film have gone viral on social media. Reportedly, the duo is wrapping up major action sequences of the film
18 April,2024 06:16 PM IST
The Israel-Hamas ferocious war shows no signs of stopping and the situation is getting worse with each passing day. In a major development, Israel Defense Force warned 1.1 million Palestinians to leave Gaza within the next 24 hours. Notably, the alarming situation gripped civilians after the Israel Defense Force’s ultimatum to Gazans. However, IDF said that “Civilians Not Our Enemy” and asked to evacuate and move southwards of the Gaza Strip for their safety.
14 October,2023 01:13 PM IST | Mumbai
As the Israel-Palestine conflict escalated, Israel launched high-scale retaliation launching a barrage of rockets in Gaza. Hundreds of lives were lost in the conflict and several were left injured.
09 October,2023 05:24 PM IST | Mumbai
Tiger 3 Teaser: Salman Khan is returning to reprise his beloved role as super agent Tiger, also known as Avinash Singh Rathore, in Yash Raj Films' upcoming release, Tiger 3. Directed by Maneesh Sharma, this spy-thriller is scheduled to hit the screens during the festive Diwali season this year. Aditya Chopra, the producer, unveiled a video titled "Tiger Ka Message," revealing that Tiger is wrongly framed as 'Enemy Number 1,' setting the stage for the film's plot. Tiger embarks on a perilous mission to clear his name, driven by patriotism and family loyalty. This video serves as the film's promotional campaign kickoff, coinciding with YRF's Foundation Day, honoring the legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra. Watch the full video for more!
27 September,2023 01:44 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
