International Relations

Eight soldiers and ten extremists killed in attack on military camp in Pakistan

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

ISPR, the public relations department of the Pakistani Army, has said that on Monday, July 15, 2024, ten extremists attacked a military camp in Bannu city of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, killing eight soldiers.

According to the ISPR, "The security forces effectively foiled the attempt of these extremists to enter the camp."

ISPR said, "These terrorists rammed a vehicle loaded with explosives into a wall in the area."

ISPR said that due to this suicide blast, a part of the wall collapsed while some nearby infrastructure was also damaged. Eight soldiers have been killed in the blast.

ISPR informed that all ten extremists were killed during the operation.

On the other hand, the army says that due to the timely and effective response of the security forces, the military camp was saved from major destruction and innocent precious lives were also saved.

The Hafiz Gul Bahadur group, which was known as the 'Good Taliban', is being held responsible for the attack.

According to the army, this attack was carried out by the Hafiz Gul Bahadur group. According to the Pakistani army, this group operates from Afghanistan and earlier also this group has been using the soil of Afghanistan for extremist activities against Pakistan.

According to the ISPR, Pakistan has been making the interim government of Afghanistan aware of its concerns.

The ISPR says that the Pakistan Army will protect its land and people from the threat of terrorism at all costs and will take necessary steps against these threats from Afghanistan.

A few months ago, Pakistan had also taken action against this group across the border in Afghanistan.

What did Modi and Karl Nehammer say on India-Austria relations?

What did Indian Prime Minister Modi say on his visit to Austria?

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived on a visit to Austria on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. He met Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer in the capital Vienna and talked on many issues including the Ukraine war.

Narendra Modi said, "First of all, I thank Chancellor Nehammer for the warm welcome. I am happy that I got the opportunity to visit Austria at the beginning of my third term.''

"This visit of mine is both historic and special. After 41 years, any Indian Prime Minister has visited Austria. It is also a happy coincidence that this visit is taking place at a time when 75 years of our mutual cooperation have been completed.''

Modi said, "Today, Chancellor Nehammer and I had a very meaningful conversation. We have identified new possibilities to further strengthen mutual cooperation. We have decided that the relations will be given a strategic direction. A blueprint has been prepared for cooperation for the coming ten years.''

Modi said, "I and the Chancellor have talked about all the disputes going on in the world, including Ukraine. I have said earlier also that this is not the time for war. Problems cannot be solved on the battlefield. Loss of lives of innocent people, wherever it may be, is not acceptable.''

What did Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer say?

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said, "India and Austria have very good relations. It is a relationship of trust that began in the 1950s. India helped Austria and in 1955 the Austrian State Treaty came to a positive conclusion with negotiations. The development of the geopolitical situation unites India and Austria."

Karl Nehammer said, "Before his visit to Austria, PM Modi has met the Russian President. Therefore, it was particularly important for me to hear about the Prime Minister's personal assessment of Russia's intentions regarding peace progress."

"Our common objective is to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in accordance with the UN Charter."

Karl Nehammer said, "My Cabinet is constantly in contact with the European Union. Yesterday my Cabinet spoke to Charles Michel by telephone about possible approaches and issues in this context. Importantly, Austria is making a significant contribution to an independent and prosperous Ukraine."

Putin government agrees to send back Indians fighting on behalf of Russia in Ukraine war

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Russia has promised to send back Indians fighting in its army to their country during the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

India's Foreign Ministry has given this information. This announcement was made at the end of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Moscow visit.

During this visit, this issue was raised before President Putin. Delhi had appealed to send the Indians back.

These Indians say that they were recruited in the army in the name of working in units other than combat but later they were sent to the active fighting in Ukraine.

At least four Indians have been killed in the Ukraine war so far.

On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said in a press briefing that Modi 'strongly raised the issue of bringing back those Indians' who were 'misguidedly recruited in the Russian army'.

Vinay Kwatra said that there are around 35-40 Indians in the Russian army, out of which 10 have been brought back. Talks are going on to bring back the rest.

Indians stranded in Russia said that they were lured to join the army in exchange for a good amount of money and a Russian passport.

Most of these people are from poor families, who were offered jobs as helpers in the Russian army.

Israeli army asks Palestinians to evacuate Gaza city

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

The Israeli army has asked all residents of Gaza City to evacuate from the south to the central Gaza Strip, amid intensified military operations in the north.

The leaflets dropped from the plane asked all residents to leave the dangerous war zone by safe route.

The United Nations has said that it is extremely concerned about the evacuation orders being given in Gaza. This is the second time since the war began that Gaza City has been asked to be completely evacuated.

In the past two weeks, the Israeli army has re-entered several districts of Gaza City. The army believes that Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad have regrouped since the beginning of the year 2024.

On this, Hamas says, "Israel's new activity threatens to derail the talks resumed in Qatar on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, on a possible ceasefire and hostage release agreement."

It is estimated that more than 2.5 lakh people are still living in Gaza city and some people have been seen migrating towards the south.

29 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrike on displaced persons camp in Gaza

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

At least 29 people were reported killed in an Israeli attack on a displaced persons camp outside a school in southern Gaza.

The Hamas-run Health Ministry said the airstrike hit the gate of the al-Awda school in the town of Abasana al-Kabira, east of Khan Younis.

The Israeli military said it used "precision weapons" to target "terrorists from Hamas' military wing".

The Israeli military claimed the suspects took part in the attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. But the Israeli military has not presented any evidence to confirm its claim.

The Israeli military has said that reports of civilian casualties in the displaced persons camp near the al-Awda school are being investigated.

A week ago, the Israeli army ordered the evacuation of areas east of Abasan al-Kabira and Khan Younis, causing thousands of people to leave.

The BBC spoke to eyewitnesses who said that more than 3,000 displaced people were present in the area at the time. They also told about the horror of the attack.

The attack has caused widespread devastation and the dead include Palestinian women and children.

Israel was attacked on 7 October 2023 in which 1200 people were killed and 251 people were taken hostage to Gaza.

According to the Hamas-run Health Ministry, 38,240 Palestinians have died so far in the Israeli military attack that began after this.

31 people killed in Russian attack on Ukraine, children's hospital also attacked

Monday, 8 July 2024

31 people have died and more than 150 have been injured in Russia's latest attacks on Ukraine. 17 people have been killed in the capital Kiev alone. Of these 17 deaths, two have died in a children's hospital. 11 deaths have occurred in several attacks in Dnipropetrovsk. Nothing is known about where the rest of the people were killed.

Ohmetidiyat Hospital has also come under the Russian attack. At the time of the attack, 20 children were being treated in the children's ward of the hospital.

Heavy damage can be seen in the pictures of the children's hospital.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is on a visit to Poland. Where he is likely to sign security agreements. Zelensky said that 40 missiles were fired at several cities, including Kiev and Sloviansk.

Residential buildings, buildings and children's hospitals have been damaged in these attacks. Smoke can be seen all over the city of Kiev.

At the same time, the damage caused to the Ohmetidiyat hospital by the attack can be seen in several videos posted on social media.

Zelensky said in a social media post that people were trapped under the rubble of the hospital. At present, doctors, nurses and common people are also trying to remove the rubble.

Netanyahu is a war criminal, Israel has no right to kill 34,000 Palestinians: Bernie Sanders

Sunday, June 2, 2024

Senior US Democratic leader Bernie Sanders has called Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a war criminal.

Bernie Sanders says Netanyahu should not have been called for a joint session of Congress. Bernie Sanders has said that he will not participate in the joint session of Congress.

Bernie Sanders has posted a thread on the social media platform X. Bernie Sanders said, "Netanyahu is a war criminal and he should not have been called to the joint session of Congress. I am not participating in this session."

Bernie Sanders said, "Israel has the right to protect itself against Hamas' attack, but this right does not give you permission to wage war against Palestinians."

Bernie Sanders said, "Israel does not have the right to kill 34,000 Palestinians. You cannot kill 19,000 children. You do not have the right to destroy Gaza's health system. You cannot kill more than 400 health workers."

Bernie Sanders said, "Israel cannot stop humanitarian aid in Gaza. This is a violation of US and international law. The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant against Netanyahu and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Both of them have violated international law.''

The US Congress has invited Netanyahu to participate in a joint session.

According to the Hamas-run Health Ministry, more than 36,000 Palestinians have died in Israeli attacks since October 7, 2023.

Israel cannot exist as a nation without the existence of Palestine: Saudi Arabia

Israel must accept the existence of Palestine: Saudi Arabia

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

After Israel's deadly attack on Rafah refugee camp, reactions are being seen from many countries of the world.

Saudi Arabia has said that Israel will have to accept the existence of Palestine. Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan said on Tuesday, 28 May 2024 that Israel cannot exist without the existence of Palestine as a state.

This statement of Saudi Arabia is being considered very important.

After the attack in Rafah, people have taken to the streets in many countries and are protesting against Israel.

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), an organization of Islamic countries, has also responded.

International Court of Justice orders Israel to stop military operation in Rafah

Friday, May 24, 2024

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ordered Israel to stop its military operation in Rafah, Gaza.

ICJ gave this decision on the petition of South Africa.

The ICJ has said that Israel should immediately stop its military operation in Rafah, which poses a threat to the Palestinians.

The ICJ has asked Israel to report within a month on the steps to be taken on the decision of Friday, May 24, 2024.

Highlights of ICJ's decision:

- Military operations in Rafah should stop.
- Rafah's borders with Egypt should be opened for humanitarian aid.
- The report of the steps taken on these matters should be submitted within a month.  

In recent days, Israel has intensified military operations in Rafah.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is calling the operation being conducted in Rafah necessary to defeat Hamas.

Many humanitarian organizations, including America, have expressed apprehension that the lives of thousands of Palestinians are in danger due to Israel's campaign in Rafah.

Currently, more than 1 million Palestinians have taken refuge in Rafah.

Iraqi army claims major explosion at a base south of Baghdad

Saturday, April 20, 2024

The Iraqi military says a member of a pro-Iranian militia has been killed and eight others injured in a massive explosion at a base south of Baghdad.

The Iraqi military has said that no drones or fighter aircraft were seen in the area at the time of or before the blast. The Iran-backed group Popular Mobilization Forces itself has said that the blast was the result of an attack.

This explosion has occurred at a time when tension between Israel and Iran is at its peak. On Friday, April 19, 2024, Israel attacked the city of Isfahan in Iran, which was already anticipated. Earlier on the night of Saturday, April 13, 2024, Iran attacked Israel with more than 300 drones and missiles.

However, Israel claimed that it foiled the attack with the help of its allies America, Britain, France and Jordan. On April 1, 2024, there was an attack on the Iranian Consulate in Damascus, Syria, in which many of its top commanders were killed.

Israel did not make any direct comment on this attack, but Iran held Israel responsible for this attack. In response to this, Iran attacked Israel.

Iran's Foreign Minister has warned that if Israel attacks its interests, his country will respond quickly and to the maximum extent.