JERUSALEM: The US has rejected an Israeli proposal to establish an inspection mechanism at the Netzarim Junction in central Gaza, the Israeli media reported on Saturday.

The mechanism was intended to screen individuals returning to northern Gaza as p…

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden said Friday he is “optimistic” about a cease-fire deal in the Gaza Strip.

“As of an hour ago, it’s still in play. I’m optimistic. Not – it’s far from over. Just a couple more issues. I think we’ve got a shot,” Biden…

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended support to a ‘democratic, stable’ Bangladesh on Friday in its first high-level contact with Dhaka.

Modi made the comments during a telephone call he received from the head of Bangladesh’s transi…