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Israeli analyst reasons why he thinks New Delhi can replace Europe as a 'future anchor' for Tel Aviv

Israeli analyst reasons why he thinks New Delhi can replace Europe as a 'future anchor' for Tel Aviv

As Israel's ties with Europe weaken post the Gaza war, a strategy expert details why he thinks India could be a stable, dynamic, and true partner

By The Week News Desk June 11, 2025

What happened to Samuel Vengrinovich? Israeli tourist on a 'healing mission' goes missing in Dharamshala

What happened to Samuel Vengrinovich? Israeli tourist on a 'healing mission' goes missing in Dharamshala

Samuel Vengrinovich went on a hike at the Triund Ridge in Himachal but left his bag and cell phone at the overnight campsite

By The Week News Desk June 11, 2025

Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas urges Hamas to disarm, release hostages

Mahmoud Abbas wants international forces to pave the way for Palestinian statehood
By Ajish P Joy June 11, 2025
Iran recruited a 13-year-old Israeli boy as spy. His assignment was to photograph Iron Dome system

The teen from Tel Aviv, however, sent pictures of Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar's residence, in exchange for money
By The Week News Desk June 11, 2025
'Very, very minimum': Greta Thunberg urges support, recognition for Gaza amid America's shock decision on Palestine

Israel, however, justified its actions by saying the the seizure of the Madleen crew was a part of its lawful naval blockade of Gaza
By The Week News Desk June 10, 2025
Saudi Arabia releases 25-year Hajj calendar; no summer pilgrimage till 2050

From next year till 2025, the Hajj will be held in milder seasons — spring, winter, and autumn
By The Week News Desk June 10, 2025
This is how Greta Thunberg and fellow activists reacted when Israel screened 'Hamas horror film'

The 'Hamas horror' film includes footage gathered by the Israeli ministry of alleged atrocities carried out by Hamas men in Israel on October 7
By The Week News Desk June 10, 2025
Israel to strike Iran soon? Preparations for attack 'in final stages' after 40-min phone call between Trump, Netanyahu

Trump's call with Netanyahu came just after the US president and his team held a long meeting in Camp David for hours on Sunday
By The Week News Desk June 10, 2025
Iran threatens to release sensitive info about Israeli nuclear programme amidst western threat of more sanctions

Tehran has warned of strong countermeasures if the IAEA board declares it in breach of the 2015 nuclear deal
By Ajish P Joy June 10, 2025
Why Iran has banned people from walking dogs in public places

The ban has been expanded to over 20 cities including Ilam, Robat Karim, Hamadan, Kerman, Boroujerd, and Kermanshah
By The Week News Desk June 09, 2025

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