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'Hamas is not stupid'

'Hamas is not stupid'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'The Israeli government is saying, "OK, leave northern Gaza, because we're going to fight Hamas there".' 'But Hamas is not stupid. They are going to put militants in southern Gaza too. And then what's Israel going to do?' 'At some point are they going to say, 'Leave southern Gaza too because we want to fight Hamas there? Go across the border to Egypt"'? 'That's what people are worried about. Because they fear that once they cross the border into Egypt there will be no coming back.'

UNGA to convene emergency session on Oct 26 amid Israel-Hamas war

UNGA to convene emergency session on Oct 26 amid Israel-Hamas war

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

This comes after the Hamas attack on Israel in which more than 1,400 Israelis were killed, mostly in the initial Hamas attack. In addition, 203 people were believed captured by Hamas during the incursion and taken into Gaza, the Israeli military has said.

Sunak dials Zelenskyy to discuss support; Russia rejects positive ties with UK

Sunak dials Zelenskyy to discuss support; Russia rejects positive ties with UK

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

In a letter published in the Kyiv Post, Rishi had said that he will be a lifelong friend and help Ukraine rebuild into a prosperous, ambitious and forward-looking country.

Reiterated 2-state solution: Jaishankar meets Palestine minister

Reiterated 2-state solution: Jaishankar meets Palestine minister

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

The conflict between Israel and Hamas-led factions has killed more than 24,000 people on the Gaza side as affected people face pathetic living conditions sans water, power, food and medical aid.

'I will be killed any time soon'

'I will be killed any time soon'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

'There is no place in Gaza that has not been bombed and where people have not been killed.'

Tragically disunited: Inside a Syrian refugee camp

Tragically disunited: Inside a Syrian refugee camp

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

With 2 million refugees fleeing Syria, half of which are children, the civil war-torn country has seen a nine-fold increase in that number in the last 12 months, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. And this is with no sign of the outflow ending soon.

Trump assassination attempt suspect 'planned' to recruit Afghan soldiers in Ukraine

Trump assassination attempt suspect 'planned' to recruit Afghan soldiers in Ukraine

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Ryan Wesley Routh, who authorities suspect was planning to attack the Republican presidential nominee as he played a round of golf, made these remarks to The New York Times.

And The Carnage Continues in Ukraine

And The Carnage Continues in Ukraine

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Despite winning control of Lysychansk after savage battles on Monday, July 4, 2022, which gives Russia effective control of eastern Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has not announced a ceasefire and ordered Russian soldiers to continue fighting.

Turkey politics heats up over delay in post-quake rescue

Turkey politics heats up over delay in post-quake rescue

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

The confirmed death toll from the deadliest quake in the region in two decades stood at more than 24,000 across southern Turkey and northwest Syria four days after it hit.

Likely done by 'other team': Biden on Gaza hospital blast

Likely done by 'other team': Biden on Gaza hospital blast

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday said that based on what he saw, it appears that the deadly explosion at the Gaza hospital was done by 'the other team' and not the Israeli military, accepting the Israeli version of the story pinning the blame for the blast on the Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad.

'We are seeing only scenes of death and destruction'

'We are seeing only scenes of death and destruction'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

'Deaths, sick and injured people in the affected areas and worried fellow citizens elsewhere in Turkiye, it's a living nightmare for us'

Blinken meets Arab leaders, says US against ceasefire in Gaza

Blinken meets Arab leaders, says US against ceasefire in Gaza

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated his country's stance against an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during his meetings with key Middle Eastern leaders on Saturday, CNN reported.

Let our son die, aged parents plead before SC

Let our son die, aged parents plead before SC

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Describing the case as a "very hard one", the Supreme Court sought the Centre's response on Tuesday on a plea of a couple whose 30-year-old son has been lying in a vegetative state in a hospital since 2013 after suffering head injuries.

A Russian On Trial For War Crimes

A Russian On Trial For War Crimes

Rediff.com20 May 2022

The trial of the Russian soldier was the first that Ukraine has conducted since the invasion related to charges that could be considered war crimes.

'India shares US goals of new Af-Pak policy'

'India shares US goals of new Af-Pak policy'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

As United States President Barack Obama announced a new Afghan-Pakistan strategy, the US on Wednesday said its 'core goal' is disrupting, dismantling and defeating terror networks in those two countries, an aspiration shared with India.

India, Nepal armies train hard at Pithoragarh

India, Nepal armies train hard at Pithoragarh

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

On till February 21, the 'Surya Kiran' series of exercises are aimed at enhancing inter-operability between the Indian and the Nepalese Army units in jungle warfare and counter terrorism operations in the mountainous terrain. The training also focuses on humanitarian aid and disaster relief, including medical and aviation support.

Indian-origin man wins S Africa's top award

Indian-origin man wins S Africa's top award

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

An Indian-origin man, who founded a humanitarian aid organisation that has provided relief to people worldwide, has received one of South Africa's highest honours.

'His First Love On Planet Earth Were Animals'

'His First Love On Planet Earth Were Animals'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Have You met Mr Tata, interacted with him? If you have, we would love to hear from you. Please mail your memories of your encounter with Mr Tata, complete with the date of the meeting, your full name, where you are based, what you do. And if you have a photograph of yourself with Mr Tata, please mail that too. Do mail your recollections to ReadersWriteIn@rediffmail.com

Hasina's dictatorship destroyed every Bangladeshi institution: Yunus

Hasina's dictatorship destroyed every Bangladeshi institution: Yunus

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

The chief adviser alleged elections held under Hasina's regime were "rigged blatantly and generations of young people grew up without exercising their voting rights."

Peace caravan to Gaza gets rousing reception

Peace caravan to Gaza gets rousing reception

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

A peace caravan to Gaza travels through the middle-east to a rousing reception. The caravan is part of an effort to lift the two-year blockade of Gaza by Israel.

Zelenskyy dials Modi, seeks India's support for implementing peace formula

Zelenskyy dials Modi, seeks India's support for implementing peace formula

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

In a tweet, Zelenskyy said he counted on New Delhi's support for the implementation of his "peace formula", which he had proposed during a virtual address at the recent G20 summit in Bali.

If suffering in Gaza intensifies...: US warns Israel

If suffering in Gaza intensifies...: US warns Israel

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

United States President Joe Biden and his top advisors have warned Israel that it will become increasingly difficult for it to pursue its military goals in Gaza as global outcry intensifies about the scale of humanitarian suffering in the crisis-stricken region, CNN reported.

ISI chief, Pak FM visit Kabul for talks with Taliban

ISI chief, Pak FM visit Kabul for talks with Taliban

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

During the day-long visit, the Pakistani delegation will hold talks with Afghanistan's acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and call on leadership of the interim government in Kabul and other Afghan leaders, according to Foreign Office.

SC asks Centre, Manipur to airdrop supplies to overcome blockades

SC asks Centre, Manipur to airdrop supplies to overcome blockades

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

As Manipur grapples with protracted ethnic strife, the Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre and the state government to ensure uninterrupted supply of basic commodities like food and medicines to people facing economic blockade in certain areas of the border state.

'I assure you...': Modi meets Zelenskyy for first time since Ukraine war

'I assure you...': Modi meets Zelenskyy for first time since Ukraine war

Rediff.com20 May 2023

India has not yet condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine and it has been maintaining that the crisis must be resolved through diplomacy and dialogue.

What is Obama's first-ever tweet?

What is Obama's first-ever tweet?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

US President Barack Obama hit the send button of a computer key board to have his first ever "tweet" as he along with the First Lady visited the office of Red Cross in downtown here serving as disaster operations centre to coordinate humanitarian aid to quake-hit Haiti.

In contact with India, others on mediation bids to end Ukraine war: UN chief

In contact with India, others on mediation bids to end Ukraine war: UN chief

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday that he has been in 'very close contact' with India and other countries on mediation efforts towards bringing an end to the war in Ukraine.

India yet again abstains from UN General Assembly resolution on Ukraine

India yet again abstains from UN General Assembly resolution on Ukraine

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

The 193-member UN General Assembly adopted the draft resolution 'Humanitarian consequences of the aggression against Ukraine' by Ukraine and its western allies, with 140 nations voting in favour, five against and 38 abstentions. India abstained on the resolution.

'India's tsunami response was quicker than rest'

'India's tsunami response was quicker than rest'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2005

However, life for tsunami victims in all these countries is far from normal even almost a year after the tragedy, said the survey report released by Fritz Institute, a US-based non-profit organisation.

Hijacked ship with 10 Indian crew traced

Hijacked ship with 10 Indian crew traced

Rediff.com20 May 2008

The ship, which left Mumbai early this month carrying humanitarian aid, was hijacked about 55 km near Moghadishu on Saturday in a string of attacks off the lawless Somalian coast, according to Director General of Shipping. News of the vessel being traced came even as ships of the Indian Navy were put on high alert.

EU announces 1.9 lakh to Indian Red Cross Society for Kerala flood relief

EU announces 1.9 lakh to Indian Red Cross Society for Kerala flood relief

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

The aid will directly benefit 25,000 people from some of the worst hit areas of the state, adding a humanitarian expert from the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Operations has also been deployed to assess the situation in the state.

UN suspends aid, 1 million Somalis without food

UN suspends aid, 1 million Somalis without food

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

Citing rising threats and attacks on humanitarian operations, the UN World Food Program has suspended its aid operations in southern Somalia leaving millions of people without aid.

Zelenskyy plans US visit in his first foreign trip amid war

Zelenskyy plans US visit in his first foreign trip amid war

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

It would be Zelenskyy's first foreign trip since the Russian invasion in February, a surprise visit that could change security concerns.

India to build cardiac surgery centre in Gaza

India to build cardiac surgery centre in Gaza

Rediff.com30 Sep 2006

Describing India as a 'true friend' of the Palestinian masses, Ramadan said, "The construction will do a world of good for the distressed Palestinian people."

Modi strongly condemns civilian deaths in Israel-Hamas war

Modi strongly condemns civilian deaths in Israel-Hamas war

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Modi said New Delhi has emphasised on dialogue and diplomacy along with restraint to deal with the situation arising out of the Hamas-Israel conflict.

Stand with Israel in its darkest hour, Sunak tells Netanyahu in Tel Aviv

Stand with Israel in its darkest hour, Sunak tells Netanyahu in Tel Aviv

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Thursday pledged to stand with Israel in its "darkest hour" and welcomed the opening of a humanitarian corridor into Gaza as he held talks with the country's top leadership during his two-day visit to the Middle East aimed at preventing further escalation of conflict in the region.

War in Ukraine worrisome, hope for peace: Modi tells Biden in virtual meet

War in Ukraine worrisome, hope for peace: Modi tells Biden in virtual meet

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

The virtual meeting comes in the midst of some disquiet in Washington over India's position on the Ukraine crisis as well as its decision to procure discounted Russian oil.

US airdrops aid, conducts airstrikes in besieged Iraqi town

US airdrops aid, conducts airstrikes in besieged Iraqi town

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

The United States military has conducted a humanitarian air drop in the besieged Iraqi town of Amrili, home to thousands of Shia Turkomen who have been cut off from receiving food, water, and medical supplies for two months by the militants of the Islamic State, the Pentagon said.

More than 15K Indians brought back in 76 flights under Op Ganga: Govt

More than 15K Indians brought back in 76 flights under Op Ganga: Govt

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

The Indian embassy in Hungary suggested that the evacuation mission from the country is nearing completion as it is beginning the last leg of flights under the operation.

For what reason, India, Ukraine not UNSC permanent member: Zelenskyy

For what reason, India, Ukraine not UNSC permanent member: Zelenskyy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

India has been at the forefront of efforts at the UN to push for urgent long-pending reform of the Security Council, emphasising that it rightly deserves a place at the UN high table as a permanent member.