israeli attacks kill 11 lebanese civilians defying ceasefire deadline watch video
The Middle East saw nearly a year of violence between Israel, Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis. A ceasefire deal brought temporary relief, but Israeli forces are staying in southern Lebanon past the January 27 deadline, breaking the terms of the ceasefire. On January 26, Lebanese people in Burj Al-Muluk tried to return home, defying Israeli orders after the deadline passed. Many crossed barbed wire, some carrying photos of Hezbollah fighters killed in the conflict. Lebanese health officials reported 11 deaths and 83 injuries, including soldiers, from Israeli attacks on civilians trying to return. The Israeli military has not commented on these casualties in Lebanon.
27 January,2025 10:01 AM IST
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and Kartik Aaryan attended the press conference for the 25th edition of a prestigious award ceremony, set for March 2025 in Jaipur. Reflecting on his long connection with the event, Shah Rukh shared his 25-year journey, recalling fond memories. He also expressed his belief that Hindi movie award ceremonies should be held in India, emphasising the significance of celebrating Indian cinema on home grounds, where its true essence is appreciated. 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' star Kartik Aaryan, who will be hosting this year, expressed his excitement about following in Shah Rukh’s footsteps, while Nora Fatehi mentioned feeling the pressure to perform well. The 25th edition of the awards will celebrate the history of Indian cinema while looking toward its future
25 January,2025 08:00 PM IST
In a significant development, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Jan 24 reaffirmed Russia’s readiness for truce talks. Blaming the previous administration, Putin claimed, “If Trump were president, the Ukraine crisis wouldn’t have happened”. Possibility of imposing additional sanctions, Praising Trump as ‘smart, pragmatic’ Putin doubted he’d impose sanctions to ‘harm’ US economy. Russia and US both repeatedly reaffirmed their intention to hold talks and put an end to the 3-year long Ukraine crisis.
25 January,2025 06:06 PM IST
US President Donald Trump reiterated the urgent need for a peace settlement to end the "horrible" Russia-Ukraine war and expressed his desire to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin soon. Trump described the conflict as one of the deadliest conflicts since World War II, emphasising that millions of lives have been lost on battlefields and farmlands, and that millions of soldiers are being killed.
24 January,2025 01:29 PM IST
At least 11 people tragically lost their lives, and 10 others were left injured when a truck carrying a group of fruit vendors plunged into a 50-meter-deep valley on Wednesday morning. The accident occurred along the Savanur-Hubballi road, a major route connecting Savanur in Haveri district to Kumta market in Uttara Kannada district, as the truck was on its way to the Yellapura fair. The victims, all fruit vendors, were traveling to the fair in Yellapura to sell their produce, with the truck reportedly carrying over 40 traders at the time of the incident. The vehicle's sudden fall into the deep valley caused severe damage, resulting in the fatalities and injuries. Emergency responders, including local police and rescue teams, rushed to the scene to assist the victims. Dramatic visuals from the location showed police personnel working tirelessly to extricate the injured and secure the site. The victims were promptly transported to the nearest hospital for urgent medical care, with several sustained critical injuries. There was no protective wall along the road in the area where the accident occurred.
22 January,2025 01:45 PM IST
On January 21, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump said he might impose more sanctions on Russia if President Vladimir Putin does not agree to talks to end the war in Ukraine. Trump did not give specific details about the new sanctions. The U.S. has already placed heavy sanctions on Russia since its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Trump also mentioned that his administration is considering sending more weapons to Ukraine. He added that the European Union should do more to support Ukraine. Trump said they were in talks with Ukrainian President Zelensky and would be speaking with President Putin soon to address the situation.
22 January,2025 12:31 PM IST
MP Sanjay Raut has strongly criticized the BJP's handling of the recent attack on actor Saif Ali Khan, following Mumbai Police's suspicion that the assailant might be Bangladeshi. Raut questioned the BJP's claims of an "international conspiracy" behind the incident, dismissing them as an attempt to incite fear ahead of Mumbai’s upcoming municipal elections. Speaking to the media, Raut remarked, “Who is claiming that the attacker is a Bangladeshi? Is it the BJP? They are fabricating stories of an international conspiracy. It’s simply an attack on an actor, and people deserve to know the truth.” Raut further lashed out at the central government, asserting that if the attacker is indeed a Bangladeshi national, responsibility lies with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. He added, “If the attacker is from Bangladesh, it is the responsibility of the central government, and Amit Shah should resign. We must remove all Bangladeshis, starting with Sheikh Hasina, who has been granted asylum.”
20 January,2025 01:50 PM IST
On January 19, families of Israeli hostages held by Hamas gathered in Washington D.C. to thank incoming U.S. President Donald Trump for helping secure a ceasefire but urged him to ensure all hostages are freed. Three Israeli women were released on January 14 after a ceasefire took effect. The deal, which aims to end the 15-month war, allows for 33 hostages to be freed and aid to enter Gaza. The truce also includes the release of nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. The conflict began on October 7, 2023, when Hamas attacked Israeli towns, killing 1,200 people and capturing over 250 hostages. More than 47,000 Palestinians have died, and many in Gaza are homeless.
20 January,2025 12:45 PM IST
President-elect Donald Trump made bold promises during his speech at the "Make America Great Again" rally at Capital One Arena, ahead of his inauguration on January 20. He vowed to end the war in Ukraine, bring stability to the Middle East, and prevent a potential Third World War. Trump’s speech focused on his goal of global peace and restoring the country’s strength. On January 20, Trump will be sworn in for his second term as President of the United States. This marks the official transition of power from the Biden administration to Trump’s leadership, as outlined by the 20th Amendment, which states the president’s term ends at noon, and the new president is sworn in shortly after.
20 January,2025 11:00 AM IST
A significant breakthrough in the Israel-Hamas conflict came with a ceasefire deal, bringing hope amid the ongoing war. On January 19, Hamas released the first group of hostages as part of the deal, with Israeli citizens arriving back in Israel via helicopter. Under the agreement, Hamas will free Israeli hostages, including all women, children, and men over 50, while Israel will release Palestinian women and children under 19 from its prisons. The number of Palestinians freed will depend on the hostages released and could range from 990 to 1,650. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu thanked U.S. Presidents Trump and Biden for their role, though he also stated that Israel could resume fighting if talks fail.
20 January,2025 10:30 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
