Morning Digest | India defends abstention at UNGA vote on Gaza; former Hamas chief Khaled Mashal’s online speech sets off row in Kerala, and more
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UNGA vote on Gaza | India defends abstention, says resolution should have referred to October 7 terror attacks on Israel
The government defended its decision to abstain in a U.N. General Assembly vote on resolution that called for a humanitarian truce and ceasefire in Gaza, saying it did not include “explicit condemnation” of the October 7 terror attacks in Israel. A note circulated by government sources responding to criticism from Opposition members about the vote said that since India’s concerns over omissions had not been covered by the final text of the resolution, it had decided to abstain.
Former Hamas chief Khaled Mashal’s online speech sets off row in Kerala
Palestinian leader and former Hamas chief Khaled Mashal addressed online a rally taken out by the Solidarity Youth Movement expressing support for the Palestinian people in Malappuram on October 27. The live video address by the former Hamas chief triggered a controversy with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State president K. Surendran calling for legal action against the organisers.
CJI to head five-judge Bench that will hear electoral bonds case
The Supreme Court on Saturday named the five judges on the Constitution Bench scheduled to hear petitions challenging the legality of the electoral bonds scheme, which facilitates anonymous donations to political parties, from October 31.
Lok Sabha ethics panel asks Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra to appear on November 2, rules out any further extension
U.S. personnel at a key Qatar base advised to evacuate amid rising tensions following an Iranian official's comments on past attacks.
Kyiv mandates evacuation of 40 children from five frontline villages due to escalating conflict in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Elon Musk says unaware of Grok generating explicit images of minors
Indian envoy dismisses Canada's allegations on Sikh leader's killing, emphasizing the need for evidence and highlighting unresolved Air India bombing investigations.
Trump declares U.S. control of Greenland essential for national security, urging NATO leadership to secure the territory.
India's Ministry of External Affairs advises against travel to Iran due to ongoing unrest and rising tensions amid protests.
Iran's judiciary plans swift trials and executions for protesters, defying Trump's warnings of potential military action.
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian border regions result in two deaths and several injuries, according to local authorities.
Russia detains top doctors after nine newborns die at a Siberian hospital, sparking national outrage over medical negligence.
Pakistan partners with World Liberty Financial to integrate a dollar-linked stablecoin into its digital payment system.
Vance to meet Danish and Greenlandic officials in Washington as locals say Greenland is not for sale
U.S. Vice-President Vance to meet Danish and Greenlandic officials amid local resistance to Greenland's potential sale to the U.S.
Toby Kiers wins the Tyler Prize for her groundbreaking research on vital underground fungal networks and their ecological significance.
Syrian Army and Kurdish forces clash in eastern Aleppo, escalating tensions amid stalled negotiations over military integration.