‘If America pulls the plug on Israel, God will…’: Lindsey Graham’s speech viral; he says he’s tired of the word ‘genocide’ because…

[ad_1] Senator Lindsey Graham said God will not forgive US if US does not support Israel. US senator Lindsey Graham delivered a uniquely pro-Israel speech as he was addressing the Republican Party’s evangelical supporters in South Carolina, where he said God will pull the plug on the United States if the US pulls the plug […]

Middle east tensions: Netanyahu’s ‘greater Israel’ comments spark criticism; Arab nations slam ‘delusional claims’

[ad_1] Arab nations have critised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over remarks apparently endorsing the idea of an expanded “Greater Israel”, warning that such comments threaten their sovereignty at a particularly volatile moment for the Middle East.The term refers to a biblical interpretation of Israel’s borders during the reign of King Solomon, stretching beyond the […]

What It Takes to Find Food in Gaza

[ad_1] new video loaded: What It Takes to Find Food in Gaza By Ashley Wu, Christina Shaman, June Kim, James Surdam and Rebecca Suner•August 13, 2025 Starvation has spread in Gaza, as the prices of basic goods have skyrocketed and getting aid is difficult and often deadly. Ashley Wu, a graphics reporter for The New […]

Grok blames Elon Musk for ‘censoring’: AI chatbot stirs row over ‘genocide’ remark on US, Israel; explains to TOI what went wrong

[ad_1] After getting briefly suspended on social media platform X, AI chatbot Grok on Tuesday accused its owner, Elon Musk, of “censoring” it.“Musk and xAI are censoring me,” said Grok, according to AFP.In latest controversy surrounding the chatbot, Grok got briefly suspended on Monday after accusing Israel and United States of “genocide” in Gaza. However, […]

War crime: Israel, Russian armed forces accused of sexual violence; UN issues notice

[ad_1] Representational image (AFP) UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres put Israel and Russia on notice, warning that they could be added next year to a UN list of parties “credibly suspected” of committing sexual violence in conflict zones. In his annual report to the UN security council, Guterres expressed grave concern over credible reports of rape […]

Israel steps up Gaza bombing after Bibi vow to expand offensive; airstrike kills 6 journos

[ad_1] 6 journalists killed in Gaza CAIRO: Palestinians reported the heaviest bombardments in weeks on Monday in areas east of Gaza City, just hours after Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said he expected to complete a new expanded offensive against Hamas “fairly quickly”.An airstrike also killed six journalists including prominent Al Jazeera correspondent Anas Al Sharif […]

Israel’s New Plan to Take Gaza City

[ad_1] new video loaded: Israel’s New Plan to Take Gaza City By Adam Rasgon, Christina Shaman, Karen Hanley and Laura Salaberry•August 9, 2025 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced opposition at home and abroad on Friday as his office said that the Israeli military would take control of Gaza City. Adam Rasgon, a reporter for The […]

Middle East crisis: Friedrich Merz halts German military exports to Israel over Gaza issue; urges aid access

[ad_1] German chancellor Friedrich Merz (AP image) Germany chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday announced that German will suspend the export of military equipment to Israel that could be used in the Gaza Strip. This announcement came in response to Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City.Merz said it was becoming “increasingly difficult to understand” […]

Ground invasion in Gaza? Israel military building up troops, equipment near border: Report

[ad_1] Israeli soldiers are seen near the Gaza Strip border in southern Israel, Aug. 6, 2025. (AP Photo) Commercial satellite images reveal a major buildup of Israeli troops and equipment along the Gaza border, which US officials say may indicate preparations for a new ground assault on the Palestinian territory.This comes after Israel’s security cabinet […]

‘We don’t want to keep it, but … ‘: Israel announces plan to take over Gaza; what it means

[ad_1] Israel’s security cabinet on Friday approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal to occupy Gaza City, situated in the northern part of the Gaza Strip.A day earlier, Netanyahu had announced that Israel intends to take full military control of the entire Gaza territory. However, he also clarified that Israel does not plan to govern the […]