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Indian Express
33 minutes ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
‘Hostages will only be released when Hamas is destroyed': Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump has suggested that the release of the Israeli hostages who are still being held in Gaza by Hamas will only be possible when Hamas is confronted and destroyed. Writing on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump added that 'the sooner this happens, the greater the chances of success.' JUST IN 🔴 Trump: 'We will only see the return of the remaining hostages when Hamas is confronted and destroyed!!! The sooner this takes place, the better the chances of success will be. Remember, I was the one who negotiated and got hundreds of hostages freed and released into… — Open Source Intel (@Osint613) August 18, 2025 A total of 251 Israelis were taken as hostages by Hamas on October 7, 2023, following the surprise attack, which also left around 1,200 people dead, in the deadliest attack on Israel. A total of 148 hostages have since been returned alive to Israel; around 50 captives still remain in Gaza, including 20 who are believed to be alive. The return of the remaining hostages has been a burning issue in Israel, with their families increasing pressure on the Benjamin Netanyahu government to end the conflict and make a deal with Hamas at the earliest to bring them home. Netanyahu has made the safe return of the remaining hostages the centrepiece of any possible future ceasefire talks. As Israel and Hamas failed to make any progress in the ceasefire negotiations, Netanyahu has ordered the seizure of Gaza, which could happen in the coming days Netanyahu has described Gaza City as Hamas's last big urban bastion and an Israeli armoured incursion there could see the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people, many of whom have been uprooted multiple times earlier in the war. More than 61,000 Palestinians have since been killed in Israel's ensuing air and ground war in Gaza, according to local health officials, with most of the 2.2 million population internally displaced.
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
Video: Russia Says Ukraine Drone Struck Rostov Apartment Building
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Video footage shared by Russian Telegram channels showed the moment a Ukrainian drone struck an apartment building in Rostov-on-Don, which the local governor said left at least thirteen people injured, two of them seriously. The drone can be seen flying slowly over buildings in the southern Russian city before descending towards the top of one and exploding on impact. WILD FOOTAGE 🔴 Video shows a Ukrainian drone slowly flying and striking a building in Rostov, southern Russia. — Open Source Intel (@Osint613) August 14, 2025 Rostov's Acting Governor Yury Slyusar said several apartment buildings were damaged in the "drone attack" and those hurt were taken to the hospital for treatment. Russia and Ukraine continue to attack each other ahead of an Alaska summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin at which the two leaders will discuss a potential peace deal. Ukraine and its European allies are hoping Trump emerges from the meeting with Russia agreeing to a ceasefire. This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow.
Newsweek
04-07-2025
- Newsweek
Rome Explosion Caught in Dramatic Videos: What to Know
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Dramatic videos showed explosions at a gas station in the Italian capital Rome in which at least nine emergency responders were injured. The cause of the explosions is not yet known. The first explosion was heard across the Italian capital shortly after 8 a.m., sending up a huge cloud of dark smoke and fire visible from several areas of the city. WILD FOOTAGE 🔴 The explosion in Rome, Italy has left at least 10 people injured. — Open Source Intel (@Osint613) July 4, 2025 Elisabetta Accardo, a spokesperson for the Roman police, said that eight police officers were injured after arriving for rescue operations. "There were a few chain explosions after the first one," Accardo told Italian state broadcaster RAI. "All the policemen injured suffered burns, but they are not in danger of life." Fire department spokesperson Luca Cari said one firefighter was also injured in the explosion, but "not seriously." Ten teams were at work on the site, he added. This is a developing article. Updates to follow. This article includes reporting by The Associated Press.
News18
23-06-2025
- Politics
- News18
‘Two Million People Of Soviet Union Reside In Israel': Putin Responds Why Russia Is Not Helping Iran
Last Updated: Putin stated Moscow is neutral in the Iran-US conflict, noting the Russian-speaking population in Israel and Russia's friendly ties with Arab and Islamic nations. Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow is maintaining a neutral stance in the conflict between Iran and the US, which recently saw US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites due to the significant presence of Russian-speaking populations in Israel. Russia and Iran have had close ties for decades. Putin said he is trying to stay neutral in the conflict, as a large number of Russian-speaking people live in Israel. During a St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin said, 'I would like to draw your attention to the fact that almost two million people from the former Soviet Union and the Russian Federation reside in Israel. It is almost a Russian-speaking country today. And, undoubtedly, we always take this into account in Russia's contemporary history." Putin: 'Israel today is almost a Russian-speaking country, 2 million people from the Soviet Union and Russia live there. We take that into account." — Open Source Intel (@Osint613) June 21, 2025 Putin also dismissed critics questioning Russia's loyalty to its allies, labelling them 'provocateurs." He emphasised Russia's long-standing friendly relations with Arab and Islamic nations, noting that Muslims comprise 15% of Russia's population. He further noted that Russia was also an observer in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). In a late-night address to the nation on Saturday, Trump said, 'There will be either peace or there will be tragedy for Iran far greater than we have witnessed over the last eight days. Remember, there are many targets left. If peace does not come quickly, we will go after those other targets with precision, speed and skill." In retaliation, Iran launched several missiles against Israel. Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the country won't return to peace talks or diplomacy until it has retaliated first. He added Iran was already at the negotiating table, and it was the US and Israel who 'blew up" talks. Earlier, Putin offered to mediate a ceasefire deal between Iran and Israel; however, US President Donald Trump rejected the offer, saying, 'Do me a favour, mediate your own. Let's mediate with Russia first. You can worry about this later." First Published: June 23, 2025, 12:30 IST
NDTV
23-06-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Putin Was Asked Why Russia Is Not Helping Iran. His Reply
Russian President Vladimir Putin has explained why Moscow is staying on the sidelines instead of directly coming to Tehran's rescue, even after the US targeted Iran's nuclear sites. While Russia and Iran have had close ties for decades, Putin said he is trying to stay neutral in the conflict as a large number of Russian-speaking people live in Israel. During a St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin said, "I would like to draw your attention to the fact that almost two million people from the former Soviet Union and the Russian Federation reside in Israel. It is almost a Russian-speaking country today. And, undoubtedly, we always take this into account in Russia's contemporary history." Putin: 'Israel today is almost a Russian-speaking country, 2 million people from the Soviet Union and Russia live there. We take that into account.' — Open Source Intel (@Osint613) June 21, 2025 Putin also pushed back at critics who questioned Russia's loyalty toward its allies. He called them "provocateurs" and said that Russia's relations with both Arab nations and Islamic countries had been friendly for a long time, emphasising that 15 per cent of Russia's population is Muslim. He further noted that Russia was also an observer in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). His comments came after the US sent 14,000-kg bunker-buster bombs and carried out Operation Midnight Hammer, attacking Iran's key military sites of Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. Trump hailed the strikes as "a spectacular military success" and claimed that Iran's main nuclear enrichment facilities had been "completely and totally obliterated." In retaliation, Iran launched several missiles against Israel. Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the country won't return to peace talks or diplomacy until it has retaliated first. He added Iran was already at the negotiating table and it was the US and Israel who "blew up" talks. Earlier, Putin offered to mediate a ceasefire deal between Iran and Israel; however, US President Donald Trump rejected the offer, saying, "Do me a favour, mediate your own. Let's mediate Russia first. You can worry about this later."
