Asia International

India’s Foreign Minister Jaishankar Strengthens Bilateral Ties During Sri Lanka Visit

By BPN News Desk October 4, 2024

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar visited Colombo on October 4, 2024, to bolster India-Sri Lanka relations. During his visit, he met with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, and Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath. He also held discussions with former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Leader of the Opposition Sajith

International Middle East

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei Warns Israel “Won’t Last Long”

By BPN News Desk October 4, 2024

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made his first public Friday sermon in five years, warning that Israel “won’t last long” and voicing strong support for Palestinian and Lebanese groups fighting against the country. The rare address, delivered at a mosque in Tehran to tens of thousands of supporters, comes amid heightened tensions in the […]

International Middle East

UN Security Council Backs Guterres After Israel Entry Ban

By BPN News Desk October 4, 2024

The United Nations Security Council has expressed unanimous support for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres following Israel’s decision to bar him from entering the country. The move comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, with the council emphasizing the importance of maintaining open dialogue and engagement with the UN leadership during such critical times.

International Middle East

Senior Hamas Leader Rawhi Mushtaha Killed in IDF Airstrike in Gaza

By Editor - News Desk October 3, 2024

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Thursday that Rawhi Mushtaha, a senior leader in Hamas’s political bureau and head of the Hamas government in the Gaza Strip, was killed in an Israeli airstrike. Mushtaha, who was one of Hamas’s most influential figures, was targeted along with two other top Hamas operatives, Sameh al-Siraj and […]

Asia International

India Condemns Hamas Attack, Expresses Concern Over Middle East Crisis

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2024

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that India views Hamas’s attack on Israel on October 7 as a “terrorist attack” and expressed deep concern over the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The remarks were made during a discussion at the Carnegie Endowment in Washington on Tuesday. India’s Stance on the Hamas Attack Addressing the […]

Americas International

US and Israel Successfully Defended Iran’s Missile Attack – Biden

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2024

In a recent escalation, nearly 200 ballistic missiles were launched by Iran towards Israel, prompting a swift and coordinated response from both the United States and the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). According to a statement by the White House, President Joe Biden directed U.S. military assets to actively support the defense of Israel, reinforcing the […]

International Middle East

Watch: Iran launches missile attack on Israel

By BPN News Desk October 1, 2024

Iran has launched a significant missile strike against Israel, sending shockwaves across the region. Air raid sirens blared throughout Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Haifa as dozens of missiles filled the skies, forcing Israeli citizens to seek shelter. The incident marks a serious escalation in the ongoing conflict, with heightened fears of further retaliation. Israel’s

International Middle East

White House Warns of Imminent Iranian Ballistic Missile Attack on Israel

By BPN News Desk October 1, 2024

In a significant development, the White House has issued a warning that Iran is preparing to launch a ballistic missile attack against Israel. The alert comes a day after the Israeli military conducted “limited, localized and targeted ground raids” against Hezbollah in Lebanon. “The United States has indications that Iran is preparing to imminently launch […]

International Middle East

PM Modi Discusses West Asia Situation with Israeli PM Netanyahu

By Editor - News Desk October 1, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, to discuss the recent developments in West Asia. This dialogue comes amidst rising tensions and the ongoing conflict in the region, highlighting India’s concern over the escalating situation. India’s Stand Against Terrorism During the conversation, Modi

International Middle East

IDF Conducts Targeted Ground Raids on Hezbollah Positions

By Editor - News Desk October 1, 2024

In accordance with directives from the political echelon, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) initiated limited, localized, and targeted ground raids against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. These operations are based on precise intelligence and focus on terrorist targets and infrastructure posing an immediate threat to communities in northern Israel. IDF Strategy and