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NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s recently appointed Ambassador to Russia, Muhammad Khalid Jamali, revealed during a recent interview that Pakistan has submitted a membership application to join the BRICS group of nations in 2024. This information was reported by the Russian news agency TASS. Originally formed in 2010, the BRICS union comprised Brazil, Russia, India, China, and […]

NEW DELHI: In a seismic political shift, Argentina’s recently elected right-wing populist, Javier Milei, has vowed to steer the nation away from the BRICS alliance, marking a departure from the geopolitical norm and signalling a potential realignment in global economic dynamics. The maverick president-elect, who rode the wave of anti-establishment sentiment to victory, has not […]

NEW DELHI: Argentina, a nation grappling with economic turmoil, has chosen a path less travelled by electing the right-wing libertarian, Javier Milei, as its new president. Milei’s victory represents a seismic shift in the country’s political landscape, opting for an outsider with unconventional views to tackle pressing economic challenges. The political novice rapidly rose from […]

NEW DELHI: On October 7, Hamas militants initiated an unprecedented attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip, resulting in approximately 1,400 casualties and over 200 hostages, according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In response, Israel conducted airstrikes on Gaza and launched a ground offensive. As per the Hamas-run health ministry, the current death toll […]

NEW DELHI: It has been more than a month since the conflict between Israel and Hamas erupted. Israel has conducted intense airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, resulting in the loss of several thousand lives. The objective is to eliminate Hamas militants who executed bold attacks on October 7, leading to civilian casualties and numerous hostages. […]

NEW DELHI: In the relentless theatre of war that is the Israel-Hamas conflict, the stage is set for an appalling spectacle of violence, where the innocent becomes the hapless victim, and the world shudders at the unfolding horrors. The first incident showcased to The New Indian at Wednesday’s heart-wrenching 40-minute screening at the Israel Embassy […]

NEW DELHI: With the conflict between Hamas and Israel entering its third week, concerns are mounting that heightened tensions in the broader Middle East region could potentially lead to further outbreaks of violence. Lebanon, a country facing severe economic and political challenges, is at risk of getting embroiled in the escalating conflict between Israel and […]

NEW DELHI: Israel initiated preparations for a ground incursion into Gaza shortly after facing an attack on October 7. This attack was in response to a surprise land-air-water assault by Hamas militants. On Friday, the Israeli military confirmed that troops and tanks conducted a brief operation in northern Gaza overnight, engaging with Hamas fighters and […]

NEW DELHI: Iran and Hamas have maintained a longstanding relationship. Iran has supported Islamist groups opposing Israel for an extended period. It has asserted that Palestinians have the right to resist. While Iran has denied any direct involvement in the recent Hamas attacks and the Iranian foreign ministry has issued these denials, Iran argues that […]

The Israel-Palestine war commenced on October 7, with a surprise assault by Hamas-led militant groups. The attack included the launch of over 5,000 rockets from the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip, the breach of a border security fence by thousands of armed Hamas fighters, indiscriminate gunfire targeting Israeli civilians and soldiers, and a coordinated land, sea, and […]