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India Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Israeli military to relocate residents to 'safe' zones in southern Gaza
The Israeli military announced on Saturday that Gaza residents will begin receiving tents and other shelter supplies starting Sunday as part of plans to move civilians from combat zones to "safe zones" in southern move follows Israel's announcement of a planned offensive to capture northern Gaza City, the enclave's largest urban centre, raising international concern over the fate of the area, home to roughly 2.2 million Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the evacuation of civilians to designated safe areas will precede the military operation. He described Gaza City as "Hamas' last stronghold" and emphasised that measures would be taken to move residents out of harm's TRANSFER TO SOUTHERN GAZA The military stated that shelter equipment will be delivered through the Kerem Shalom crossing in southern Gaza, with the United Nations and other international relief organisations overseeing the transfer after inspections by defence ministry asked whether the supplies were intended for Gaza City's approximately one million residents and whether they would be relocated to the Rafah area near the Egyptian border, the military declined to Defence Minister Israel Katz noted that plans for the northern Gaza offensive are still being finalised, though Israeli forces have intensified operations around Gaza City over the past week. Residents in neighbourhoods such as Zeitorun and Shejaia reported heavy aerial and tank fire that destroyed numerous OPERATIONS IN ZEITUNOn Friday, the Israeli military said it had launched a new operation in Zeitun, aimed at locating explosives, destroying tunnels, and targeting militants in the ongoing conflict stems from Hamas' attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, which killed 1,200 people and left 251 hostages, according to Israeli authorities. Of the remaining 50 hostages still in Gaza, 20 are reportedly retaliatory military campaign has killed over 61,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza's health ministry, and has triggered a severe hunger crisis. Most of Gaza's population has been displaced, and much of the enclave lies in calling for hostage releases and an end to the war were expected across Israel on Sunday. Numerous businesses and universities announced strikes to mark the to secure a US-backed 60-day ceasefire and hostage release collapsed last month.- EndsWith inputs from ReutersMust Watch
India Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Trump conveyed Putin's Donetsk demand to Zelenskyy after meet, he refused: Report
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected a reported proposal from Russian President Vladimir Putin to freeze front-line positions in exchange for Ukraine surrendering full control of Donetsk, according to a Reuters report. The proposal was conveyed during a private briefing with US President Donald speaking after a meet with Putin in Alaska on Friday, said Ukraine should agree to a peace deal with Russia, adding, 'Russia is a very big power, and they're not.' The Alaska meeting marked the first US-Russia summit since the start of the full-scale invasion in February 2022 and lasted three to the source, Trump told Zelenskyy that Putin's offer included halting advances if Ukraine withdrew from Donetsk, a region largely under Russian control since 2014. Russia currently occupies about 20% of Ukrainian territory, including most of Donetsk province. Trump also reportedly said he and Putin agreed that any peace deal should move forward without a prior ceasefire, a condition Ukraine and its European allies have long insisted on, which until now had US backing."It was determined by all that the best way to end the horrific war between Russia and Ukraine is to go directly to a Peace Agreement, which would end the war, and not a mere Ceasefire Agreement, which often times do not hold up," Trump posted on Truth has repeatedly said that Ukraine cannot cede territory without constitutional changes, and considers key cities in Donetsk, such as Sloviansk and Kramatorsk, as strategic defensive strongholds preventing further Russian advances. Zelenskyy has also stressed the need for long-term security guarantees to prevent future said he and Trump had discussed 'positive signals from the American side' regarding potential involvement and emphasised that Ukraine was seeking a lasting peace, not merely 'another pause' between rounds of Russian Zelenskyy is set to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday, with several European leaders invited to join the talks, according to a report by The New York Times citing two senior European leaders have expressed cautious support for the upcoming discussions but reiterated their backing for Ukraine. They also signalled plans to tighten sanctions on Russia, underscoring their position that any peace effort must not come at the cost of Ukrainian sovereignty.- EndsWith inputs from ReutersMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Volodymyr Zelenskyy#Ukraine#Vladmir Putin#Donald Trump#United States of America
India Today
17-07-2025
- Business
- India Today
No 'gringo' is going to give orders: Lula slams Trump's tariff on Brazil
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has made it clear that he will not take directions from the United States, particularly from US President Donald Trump. Lula was reacting to a letter Trump sent last week, in which he imposed a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods starting in letter claimed the tariffs were a response to Brazil's treatment of former President Jair Bolsonaro and what Trump described as unfair trade practices hurting American to a crowd of student activists in the state of Goias on Thursday, Lula wore a bright red shirt and used blunt words to defend his country's independence. "No gringo is going to give orders to this president," Lula said. In Brazil, the word gringo typically means a foreigner and doesn't carry the negative meaning it sometimes has in other comments received loud applause from the audience, many of whom support his left-leaning government. He also made it clear that Brazil plans to move ahead with rules and taxes on big US technology companies, saying these firms allow fake news and violent content in the name of free OPEN TO TALKSWhile Lula rejected Trump's tone, Brazil is not shutting the door on discussions. Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira told CNN Brasil that Lula is still open to talking to Trump."If the circumstances are given, they will speak," Vieira said, although the two leaders haven't met the scenes, Brazilian officials are working with local industries that will be hit by the US tariffs. The government is also preparing possible countermeasures if talks with Washington do not lead to a solution. These measures could involve new trade restrictions or tariffs on American is currently serving his third term as president, and the recent trade tensions appear to have helped him politically. According to recent polls, his approval ratings have started to improve, partly due to his tough stance against Trump's Brazilian president is also expected to speak to the country in a televised address later Thursday, where he is likely to outline Brazil's next steps.- EndsWith inputs from ReutersMust Watch
India Today
15-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Cutting deals with billionaires: Mamdani blasts Cuomo's comeback bid
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani responded on Monday after Andrew Cuomo announced he would remain in the mayoral race despite being decisively defeated in the Democratic spokesperson Jeffrey Lerner told The New York Times in a statement: "While Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams are tripping over themselves to cut backroom deals with billionaires and Republicans, Zohran Mamdani is focused on making this city more affordable for New Yorkers. That's the choice this November."advertisementCuomo made his decision public in a video statement, declaring that he is running as a counterweight to Mamdani, whom he accused of offering 'slick slogans but no real solutions.' Mamdani scored a surprise victory over Cuomo, a centrist Democrat who served as New York governor for a decade before resigning in 2021 amid sexual harassment allegations. Mamdani, a 33-year-old Uganda-born Muslim of Indian descent, secured 56% of the vote to Cuomo's 44% under the ranked-choice voting system used in last month's once a nationally recognised figure and fierce critic of Donald Trump during the 2020–21 pandemic, argued in his video that only a small share of the electorate voted in the primary. He also signalled plans to make Mamdani's lack of experience a central campaign it to win it. Andrew Cuomo (@andrewcuomo) July 14, 2025Cuomo's continued campaign is the latest chapter in his political comeback attempt, nearly four years after stepping down amid multiple allegations. Though denying any wrongdoing, he claims the scandal was politically his latest video, Cuomo appeared to reflect on his campaign's shortcomings while pledging a more grassroots approach."Every day I'm going to be hitting the streets, meeting you where you are, to hear the good and the bad, problems and solutions," he said. "Because for the next few months it's my responsibility to earn your vote."Mamdani and Cuomo will now face off against current Mayor Eric Adams and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels anti-crime patrol, in November's general election.- EndsWith inputs from ReutersMust Watch
India Today
26-06-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Would have killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei if possible: Israel Defence Minister
Israel would have targeted Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the recent 12-day war if the opportunity had arisen, Defence Minister Israel Katz said an interview with Kan public television, Katz stated, 'I estimate that if Khamenei had been in our sights, we would have taken him out.' He added that Khamenei likely recognised the threat and went deep underground, severing contact with the new commanders who had replaced those killed by to the Associated Press, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has not appeared in public since taking shelter in a secret location following Israel's June 13 strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, which killed several senior commanders and scientists. At the start of the conflict, both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump hinted that Khamenei could be a direct target, as regime change was considered a possible outcome of the fighting concluded with a US-brokered ceasefire on Tuesday. Khamenei made his first public appearance on Thursday through a recorded video aired on Iranian state television, declaring victory over Israel and dismissing US involvement as ineffective.'The Islamic Republic emerged victorious and delivered a harsh slap to America's face,' he said, adding that the US 'gained no achievements from this war.'- EndsWith inputs from ReutersMust Watch
