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PM Modi Israel visit LIVE: PM Modi Says "Extremely Honoured" To Be Received By Netanyahu

Narendra Modi Israel Visit LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is travelling to Israel on a two-day high-profile visit on Wednesday, marking his second trip to Tel Aviv after the historic 2017 visit.

Published on: 25.02.2026 13:49
6,800 km From Epstein Island, His Paris Lair Surfaces With Disturbing Details

The photographs show an 18-room residence saturated in red, orange and pink tones. Walls are covered with framed images of naked or semi-naked young women.

Published on: 25.02.2026 13:35
On Camera, Suicide Bomber Blows Himself Up Near Pak Checkpost, 4 Cops Dead

A suicide attack took place near a checkpost in Pakistan's Bhakkar district at 7pm on Tuesday. Two police personnel were killed in the explosion, while four others were injured.

Published on: 25.02.2026 13:33
She Left For Christmas Shopping, Then Disappeared For 24 Years. Until Now

A North Carolina mom of three disappeared over 24 years ago when she supposedly left her home in Eden to do Christmas shopping at a Kmart in Virginia.

Published on: 25.02.2026 13:09
Tables Stacked With Cash As Chinese Boss Hands Out Rs 237 Crore Bonus, Staff Free To Keep What They Count

The event, featuring tables laden with cash, aimed to relieve young staff's financial burdens like mortgages and car loans.

Published on: 25.02.2026 13:06
Who Was Jean-Luc Brunel? Epstein's Close Associate, Paris 'Trafficker'

Walls throughout the residence were plastered with photographs of naked or partially nude women.

Published on: 25.02.2026 12:42
Why PM Modi's Israel Visit Is Being Seen As A Strategic Turning Point

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel on February 25 is being widely viewed as a milestone moment in India-Israel relations, underscoring growing strategic trust, deepening economic cooperation.

Published on: 25.02.2026 12:35
How India's Diplomacy In West Asia Ended Its Era As A Silent Observer

Historically, India maintained a relatively quiet profile in West Asia, often viewed as a passive observer. However, today, this dynamic has shifted dramatically.

Published on: 25.02.2026 12:06
India Is Israel's Largest Arms Buyer, Their Defence Partnership In Numbers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel on February 25-26, 2026, comes at a moment when defence ties between the two countries are more consequential than ever.

Published on: 25.02.2026 10:05
Pakistan's 'Muslim Ummah' Concern Over Israel's 'Hexagon Alliance' Plan With India

Pakistan is rattled by Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's pitch for a "hexagon of alliances" with India, with Islamabad calling it an "anti-Muslim Ummah bloc."

Published on: 25.02.2026 09:36
"Did Nothing Illicit": Bill Gates On 'Sex With Russian Girls' Claim In Epstein Files

Bill Gates told staff that he began meeting Epstein in 2011 and was aware of his legal trouble that restricted his travel, but admitted that he did not conduct a thorough background check at the time.

Published on: 25.02.2026 09:35
Russian Soldiers Allege Torture, Execution For Refusing Orders In Ukraine War

The men, currently on the run, recounted being tortured after declining to join assaults they believed were close to suicide missions.

Published on: 25.02.2026 09:29
As PM Modi Begins Israel Trip, A Much-Awaited Defence Deal In The Works

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for Israel, NDTV can confirm that the next big defence deal between New Delhi and Tel Aviv is likely to be for six mid-air refuelling aircraft for the Indian Air Force.

Published on: 25.02.2026 08:57
Head Of France's Palace Of Versailles To Take Over Louvre: Report

The president of France's Palace of Versailles is expected to take over as head of the Louvre following the resignation of Laurence des Cars, an informed source told AFP on Wednesday.

Published on: 25.02.2026 08:42
Luxury Car Maker Aston Martin To Cut 20% Of Staff After Trump Tariffs

British luxury carmaker Aston Martin on Wednesday announced plans to cut up to one-fifth of its workforce after widening annual losses on US tariffs and weak Chinese demand.

Published on: 25.02.2026 08:42
Who Is A Designated Survivor And Why Does US Need One?

A cabinet official was notably absent and stayed under a special security arrangement as Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union speech today.

Published on: 25.02.2026 08:21
Chevron Sells Venezuelan Oil To Reliance For The 1st Time Since 2023: Report

US oil major Chevron has sold its first cargo of Venezuelan crude oil to Reliance Industries since December 2023, according to ship tracking data and two sources.

Published on: 25.02.2026 08:19
Give AI Access To Military Or Lose Contract: US' Warning To Anthropic CEO

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave Anthropic's CEO a Friday deadline to open the company's AI technology for unrestricted military use or risk losing its government contract, according to a person familiar with their meeting.

Published on: 25.02.2026 08:01
Trump's "Somali Pirates" Jab At Ilhan Omar Triggers Heated Exchange

Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar took on Donald Trump during his State of the Union address, calling him a "liar" after the US President claimed that Somali pirates had "ransacked Minnesota".

Published on: 25.02.2026 07:57
US Judge Dismisses xAI Trade-Secrets Lawsuit Against Rival OpenAI For Now

A federal judge in California on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit from Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup xAI that accused rival Sam Altman's OpenAI of stealing its trade secrets.

Published on: 25.02.2026 07:32

News from Arabic Countries

Pakistani players in the Hundred: What’s the cricket controversy all about?

Breaking down row involving Pakistani cricketers' presence in a franchise league in which Indian businesses own teams.

Published on: 25.02.2026 13:54
UN: 6.5 million in Somalia facing hunger

The UN is warning 6.5 million people in Somalia are facing extreme hunger, triggered by a prolonged drought.

Published on: 25.02.2026 13:47
Japan to install missiles near Taiwan: Are China tensions set to spike?

Japan plans to deploy missiles near Taiwan, a move analysts say risks deepening regional tensions with China.

Published on: 25.02.2026 13:43
Why Indian PM Modi’s Israel visit matters for Pakistan’s security

The tightening strategic embrace between New Delhi and Tel Aviv could test Pakistan's diplomacy, say analysts.

Published on: 25.02.2026 13:14
Thousands join Manila corruption protest on 40th anniversary of uprising

In the Philippines, thousands of protesters clashed with police in Manila on the 40th anniversary of a popular uprising.

Published on: 25.02.2026 13:05
Anthropic vs the Pentagon: Why AI firm is taking on Trump administration

Anthropic was the first AI developer to be used in classified operations by the US Defense Department.

Published on: 25.02.2026 13:05
Four years into the Ukraine war, Moscow sees vindication, not failure

What many in the West viewed as a strategic blunder is increasingly seen in Moscow as a costly but necessary gamble.

Published on: 25.02.2026 13:00
Netanyahu greets Indian PM Modi as he lands in Israel

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi was greeted by Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel.

Published on: 25.02.2026 12:49
How Putin stays strong in Russia, four years into war in Ukraine

The quick victory never came. But a functional economy, controlled media and slow battle gains give Putin control.

Published on: 25.02.2026 12:49
Military government air strikes kill 17 in western Myanmar state

Women and children among those killed in air strikes on a village market in Rakhine.

Published on: 25.02.2026 12:00
What Trump said at State of the Union address

US President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address both aggravated and excited lawmakers.

Published on: 25.02.2026 11:56
Zimbabwe imposes ban on exports of all raw minerals and lithium concentrate

The immediate ban covers all raw minerals already in transit and will remain in place until further notice.

Published on: 25.02.2026 11:54
Deadly fighting in Alawite heartland city in Syria

Several people were killed in fighting in Syria’s Latakia where suspected Assad regime supporters attacked security.

Published on: 25.02.2026 11:49
‘Anti-Palestinian repression’: Legal experts document hundreds of UK cases

Group says its new public database, including examples of students and activists, reveals extent of broad crackdown.

Published on: 25.02.2026 11:14
Will Ethiopia be part of Israel’s ‘hexagon’ alliance rivalling its enemies?

Israeli President Herzog is in Addis Ababa days after high-level delegations from Turkiye and Saudi Arabia also visited.

Published on: 25.02.2026 11:11
How banks, billionaires aided Epstein after his 2008 conviction

Federal documents reveal how financiers, billionaires and major banks remained intertwined with Epstein for years.

Published on: 25.02.2026 10:58
FIFA’s Infantino plays down World Cup concerns despite violence in Mexico

Violence has broken out across Mexico, raising concerns only four months before its co-hosting of FIFA World Cup 2026.

Published on: 25.02.2026 10:55
T20 World Cup: Which teams can qualify for the semifinals and how?

Al Jazeera explains what India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the other four nations need to do to join England in the semis.

Published on: 25.02.2026 10:53
In Modi’s India, scandal still embarrasses but rape has become ordinary

The government’s performed outrage over Gates’s Epstein links underlined its indifference to violence against women.

Published on: 25.02.2026 10:44
Which countries are urging citizens to leave Iran amid US threat of force?

Countries issue warnings for citizens to leave Iran amid potential US military strikes.

Published on: 25.02.2026 10:12
Israeli army, settlers attack Palestinians in Hebron area of West Bank

Four Palestinians wounded in settler attack, while several others shot in raid by Israeli military south of Hebron.

Published on: 25.02.2026 09:56
Key takeaways from Trump’s State of the Union address

President Donald Trump used his State of Union address to talk up his successes & railed against Democrats.

Published on: 25.02.2026 09:19
Senegal prime minister decries Morocco’s jailing of fans after AFCON final

Morocco sentenced 18 Senegalese football fans last Thursday following disturbances at the Africa Cup of Nations final.

Published on: 25.02.2026 09:08
Syria faces twin battles as Assad loyalists and ISIL attack in west, east

A shadowy armed group linked to regime remnants launched an attack on security positions in Latakia.

Published on: 25.02.2026 09:04
Rescuers search for missing after storm deluge kills 30 in Brazil

Record rains trigger floods and landslides in Brazil, killing 30 as rescuers search for dozens missing.

Published on: 25.02.2026 09:02