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Palestine wants India in Gaza rebuilding coalition

Palestine seeks India’s inclusion in a Saudi-led coalition to rebuild Gaza, hoping New Delhi’s participation will reinforce its long-standing support for the two-state solution. As the Gaza war enters its third year,

October 9, 2025

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India, Qatar to fast-track trade talks, deal likely by mid-2026

India and Qatar aim to finalise a free trade agreement by mid-2026, targeting to double bilateral trade to $30 billion and expand cooperation beyond energy. India and Qatar are preparing to launch

October 9, 2025

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Arab chemist wins Nobel in Chemistry for metal-organic frameworks

Arab scientist Omar Yaghi shares the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for groundbreaking work on metal-organic frameworks that promise cleaner energy, water solutions and carbon capture. Arab chemist Omar M. Yaghi, a

October 9, 2025

-Top News·Arab News·Science

Old neighbours, new equations

Muttaqi’s visit to New Delhi marks a cautious reopening of old ties as India balances sentiment, strategy and the realities of dealing with Afghanistan’s new rulers, writes Aravind Rajeev When Amir Khan

October 9, 2025

Afghanistan·COLUMNS·India News

Pakistan-Occupied Jammu & Kashmir: The Rebellion Within

The credibility of Pakistan’s narrative on Kashmir is eroding—not because of diplomatic pressure, but because of rebellion within its own occupied territories, writes Col Danvir Singh (Retd) The mass protests that have

October 4, 2025

COLUMNS·India News·Pakistan

Pakistan reverses support for Trump’s Gaza peace plan

Pakistan retracts support for Trump’s Gaza peace plan, citing differences with Muslim nations’ draft; move reflects domestic sensitivities and regional alignment amid ongoing Middle East conflict diplomacy. In a surprising shift, Pakistan’s

October 4, 2025

-Top News·Pakistan·USA

Hamas agrees to release all hostages

Hamas agrees to release all Israeli hostages under Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, backed by global powers and the UN, paving the way for regional stability. Hamas has formally agreed to release

October 4, 2025

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Qatar now under US shield

Trump offers Qatar an unprecedented security guarantee, pledging US military protection amid Israeli strike and Gaza peace negotiations, reinforcing Qatar’s role in regional diplomacy. In an extraordinary move, the United States has

October 4, 2025

-Top News·Qatar·USA

UAE condemns Manchester attack

UAE condemns Manchester synagogue attack; UK deploys extra police, PM Starmer vows protection for Jewish communities while emergency services respond to a shocking Yom Kippur tragedy. The United Arab Emirates has strongly

October 4, 2025

-Top News·UAE News·UK News

Arab nations back Gaza peace plan

The US plan, comprising 20 points, has drawn support from a wide range of Arab and Muslim nations, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Egypt, Turkiye, and Indonesia. Qatar has

October 4, 2025

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