1. Al Jazeera Correspondent’s Family Killed in Israeli Strike: The wife, son, and daughter of an Al Jazeera correspondent, Wael Dahdouh in Gaza were tragically killed in an Israeli airstrike, which also claimed the lives of at least 25 people, as reported by the Hamas-run enclave’s health ministry. (Source: India Today)
2. Iran Warns Israel and Allies Convene: Iran, under the leadership of Ayatollah Khamenei, issued a warning to Israel, asserting that its forces are incapable of effectively countering Muslim fighters. This warning was followed by a meeting between Hezbollah and Hamas in Lebanon. (Source: India Today)
3. Pakistan’s Deportation Plans for Afghan Nationals: The Pakistani government has approved the establishment of deportation centers for Afghan nationals residing illegally in the country, with plans to arrest and repatriate them back to Afghanistan from the following month. (Source: VoA)
4. Delay in Gaza Invasion: The Wall Street Journal reported that the United States and Israeli officials have agreed to postpone an expected invasion of Gaza to allow the US to deploy missile defenses in the region for the protection of its troops. (Source: WION)
5. Russian Stance on Israel’s Actions: Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Vasily Nebenzya, urged Israel not to target civilians during its conflict with Hamas, emphasizing the distinction between combatants and non-combatants. (Source: TAAS)
6. Qatar Sentences 8 Former Indian Navy Officers to Death for Alleged Espionage for Israel According to a statement from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, the Court of First Instance in Qatar delivered the verdict in the case of 8 Indian employees of Al Dahra Company. Eight former Indian Navy personnel, arrested by Qatari authorities in August last year for espionage for Israel, have been sentenced to death. Source: Arab News
7. Malaysia’s Support for Palestine: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar expressed unwavering support for the Palestinian people, engaging in discussions with Palestine’s Mahmoud Abbas and senior Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. (Source: TRT)
8. Pakistan’s Position on Israel-Palestine Conflict: Pakistan condemned Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, emphasizing that the struggle against foreign occupation should not be equated with terrorism. (Source: Anadolu Agency)
10. EU Leaders Discuss Israel-Hamas Conflict: European Union leaders held discussions in Brussels to address the Israel-Hamas conflict, reiterating their support for Ukraine and considering a “humanitarian pause” to facilitate emergency aid in Gaza. (Source: Euro News)
11. Tensions in Jammu and Kashmir: The British Parliament commemorated Jammu and Kashmir Day, marking the anniversary of the Treaty of Accession signed by Maharaja Hari Singh in 1947. Family members of Maharaja Hari Singh were present at the event hosted by British MP Bob Blackman. (Source: WION)
12. India’s Concerns Regarding Canada and Bangladesh: India raised concerns about Canada providing shelter to Khalistani terrorists, while Bangladesh accused Canada of harboring individuals responsible for the assassination of the country’s founding father, Sheikh Rahman. (Source: WION)