カテゴリー: Hamas
US government buildings in Karachi and Baghdad targeted by crowds after killing of Ayatollah Ali KhameneiUS-Israel war on Iran – latest updatesAt least 22 people are dead following pro-Iran demonstrations in Pakistan in which hundreds of people marched…
Deal with nuclear-armed Pakistan comes as Gulf Arab states worry about US reliability while Saudi official says pact isn’t responding to ‘specific events’Saudi Arabia and nuclear-armed Pakistan have signed a formal mutual defence pact in a move that si…
Five Thai nationals released by Hamas as part of a ceasefire deal with Israel return home to emotional reunions with family. The men had been working in southern Israel when they were abducted by Hamas militants during the attack on 7 October 2023. A t…
The group of five workers were greeted at Bangkok airport by overjoyed family members and officials after being held for over a year in GazaSee all our Middle East coverageThe families of five Thai farm workers held hostage in Gaza for over a year wept…
Five of the last six Thai nationals have been released by Hamas. For one nine-year-old, the agonising wait continues for the return of his father Narissara Jantasang’s nine-year-old son was brimming with excitement as he watched footage of Thai hostage…
Watchara was one of dozens of Thai migrant workers kidnapped from southern Israel on 7 OctoberEvery day, morning and night, Wiwwaeo Sriaoun prays for the safe return of her son, Watchara. It is now one year since he was taken hostage by Hamas, one of d…
Diplomatic coup for China as Beijing declaration sets out deal to unite across territories and prepare for electionsLeaders from Hamas, Fatah and other Palestinian factions have agreed after three days of talks in Beijing to form a national unity gover…
Beijing joins France in urging Israel against Rafah offensive in latest effort to make its diplomatic markXi Jinping, sensing a diplomatic opening, is stepping up China’s intervention in the Middle East crisis, issuing a joint statement with the French…
Rights chief also warns Britain will be ‘judged harshly by history for its failure to help prevent civilian slaughter in Gaza’The UK has been accused by Amnesty International of “deliberately destabilising” human rights on the global stage for its own …
As pockets of war multiply across region so does the risk that conflict becomes more contagious and intractableOn Thursday morning the Iranian news website Entekhab ran, without irony, the headline: “Taliban call on Pakistan and Iran to show restraint …
Tears and joy as 17 Thai nationals who were seized in Hamas attacks on Israel land in BangkokIsrael-Hamas war – live updatesPornsawan Pinakalo’s three great aunts would not have missed his return for the world. Kularb Pinakalo’s knees couldn’t quite ge…
Four Thais were released late on Wednesday after two on Tuesday, having spent seven weeks in captivityIsrael-Hamas war – live updatesThailand’s foreign minister has met Thai hostages in an emotional welcome after their release by Hamas from seven weeks…
Hamas released 24 hostages on Friday, including 13 Israelis, one Filipino man and 10 Thai citizensIsrael-Hamas war – live updatesThe group of hostages driven out of Gaza on the first day of the ceasefire with Israel included 13 Israelis, 10 Thai citize…
Group of nine men and one woman being treated in hospital before returning to Thailand to reunite with familiesIsrael-Hamas war – live updatesThe 10 Thai hostages released on Friday are now being supervised in an Israeli hospital, the Thai government h…
Srettha Thavisin confirms release of a dozen of at least 26 nationals being held after weeks of negotiations Israel-Hamas war: latest updatesA dozen of the 26 Thai nationals taken hostage by Hamas in the 7 October attacks in Israel have been released, …