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World Politics & Diplomacy 15 Oct 2026, 03:20 PM IST

Netanyahu Faces a Defining Test as Israelis and History Reassess His Legacy

Benjamin Netanyahu enters a new electoral phase under the shadow of October 7, a war in Gaza, and a deeply fractured Israeli political landscape. As ballots are cast at Israeli missions abroad and the 2026 campaign begins to take shape, the central question is no longer only whether he can win again, but how Israelis will judge his record on security, governance, and national cohesion.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 10:53 AM IST

Oct. 7 Redrew Israel’s Security Doctrine, Not Its Political Map

Israel’s first ballots for the 2026 election are being cast abroad as the country enters another political season shaped by the trauma of Oct. 7, but not fundamentally transformed by it. The attack altered national security thinking, hardened public fears and deepened distrust in leadership, yet the same partisan fault lines and leadership questions that defined Israel before the war remain largely intact.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 08:30 AM IST

Eisenkot Emerges as a Serious Challenge to Netanyahu in Israel’s Fractured Election

Former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot is positioning himself as a credible alternative for voters disillusioned with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the country’s traditional opposition. With his new Yashar campaign, Eisenkot is trying to convert public fatigue over war, security failures and political paralysis into electoral momentum. The contest now hinges on whether he can consolidate protest-minded voters and pressure Likud from the center-right.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 12:37 AM IST

Netanyahu Faces a Defining Test as Israelis Reassess His Legacy

Benjamin Netanyahu is confronting one of the most consequential political reckonings of his career as Israelis weigh his leadership after the Oct. 7 attack and the war that followed. New polling and campaign signals suggest his electoral bloc is under strain, while rivals seek to turn public anger and fatigue into a challenge to his long dominance.

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World Politics & Diplomacy08 Oct 2026, 07:40 PM IST

Three Years After Oct. 7, Netanyahu Faces an Election Reckoning in Israel

Three years after the Oct. 7 attacks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is confronting a political reckoning that could define the next election. Polling cited in Israeli media suggests his bloc remains competitive, but not yet assured of a governing majority, underscoring how the war’s legacy continues to shape voter sentiment. The contest is increasingly about accountability, security, and whether Israelis are prepared to extend Netanyahu’s long rule.

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World Politics & Diplomacy08 Oct 2026, 05:17 PM IST

Chris Coons’ Post–Oct. 7 Shift Reflects Washington’s Hardening Debate on Israel and Gaza

Three years after the Oct. 7 attacks, Sen. Chris Coons has emerged as a revealing case study in how Washington’s pro-Israel consensus has been tested by the war in Gaza, the humanitarian toll, and the political costs of unconditional support. Once seen as a reliably centrist Democratic voice on Middle East policy, Coons has increasingly balanced steadfast backing for Israel with sharper public concern over civilian suffering and the limits of military force.

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World Politics & Diplomacy08 Oct 2026, 01:06 PM IST

Israelis Press for Accountability as 7 October Failures Remain Unresolved Three Years On

Three years after the 7 October attacks, many Israelis are still demanding answers over how the deadliest assault in the country’s history was allowed to unfold. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to accept personal responsibility or authorize a state inquiry, deepening public anger and prolonging a national reckoning over security, leadership and institutional failure.

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World Politics & Diplomacy08 Oct 2026, 09:29 AM IST

Brett McGurk’s ‘Brink’ Recasts the Gaza War as a Test of U.S. Power and Presidential Control

Brett McGurk’s new book, reviewed by The New York Times, offers a rare inside account of the Biden administration’s Gaza diplomacy and the high-pressure hostage negotiations that unfolded after October 7. The reporting around the book underscores how close the White House came to ruptures with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while also revealing the extent to which a small circle of aides, intermediaries and outside figures shaped one of the war’s most consequential diplomatic efforts.

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World Politics & Diplomacy07 Oct 2026, 07:38 PM IST

How Trump’s Fury Helped Force a Hostage Deal in Gaza

A new account of the Gaza hostage negotiations says the incoming Trump team’s hard-edged posture became a decisive pressure point as mediators raced to secure a deal. The reporting and Brett McGurk’s forthcoming book portray a White House that feared both Israeli intransigence and the political shock of a returning Donald Trump, and used that anxiety to push the talks over the line.

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World Politics & Diplomacy07 Oct 2026, 04:35 PM IST

Chris Coons’ Post–Oct. 7 Evolution Reflects Washington’s Hardening Debate on Israel and Gaza

Three years after the Oct. 7 attacks, Sen. Chris Coons has emerged as a sharper, more politically exposed voice in Washington’s debate over Israel, Gaza and U.S. diplomacy. Once seen primarily as a steady pro-Israel Democrat and close Biden ally, Coons now reflects the broader strain inside his party as the war, humanitarian crisis and regional fallout have forced lawmakers to recalibrate their language and priorities.

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World Politics & Diplomacy07 Oct 2026, 07:05 AM IST

Flydubai Pilot Allegedly Planned Tel Aviv Airport Attack, Reports Say

A Flydubai co-pilot allegedly plotted a 9/11-style attack on Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport before joining the airline, according to reports citing Israeli and U.S. sources. The case has triggered scrutiny of aviation vetting, cockpit security, and the intelligence gaps that can allow a radicalized insider to reach the flight deck.

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Global Markets & Equities06 Oct 2026, 08:54 PM IST

Trump Economic Adviser Says It Is Time for Powell to Leave the Fed, Calling His Extended Tenure Unprecedented

A senior economic adviser to Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, saying it is time for him to leave the central bank and describing his extended tenure as unprecedented. The comments add fresh political heat to an already sensitive debate over Fed independence, interest-rate policy, and the future leadership of the world’s most influential central bank.

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Global Markets & Equities06 Oct 2026, 03:24 AM IST

Third Avenue and Lexington Gain Momentum as Manhattan’s Prime Office Corridors Tighten

Manhattan’s office recovery is broadening beyond the most coveted trophy towers, with Third Avenue and Lexington Avenue emerging as faster-growing corridors as prime availability tightens. The shift underscores a market in which tenants are increasingly trading prestige for value, access and functional space as leasing demand rebounds across Midtown.

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Global Health & Biotech05 Oct 2026, 11:03 PM IST

Nobel Prize Honors Scientists Who Revealed How the Brain Can Be Controlled by Light

The Nobel Prize has been awarded to US psychiatrist and neurologist Karl Deisseroth and German researchers Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for work that transformed understanding of the brain’s inner circuitry. Their discoveries helped create optogenetics, a technique that lets scientists control specific nerve cells with light and has reshaped modern neuroscience.

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Global Economy & Central Banks05 Oct 2026, 07:23 PM IST

Moody’s Warns 2029 May Mark the Demographic Tipping Point for Western Economies

Moody’s says aging populations are set to reshape the global economy, with Western countries approaching a demographic turning point as soon as 2029, when shrinking working-age populations begin to intensify pressure on public finances. The warning points to slower growth, higher pension and healthcare costs, and increasingly difficult policy choices for central banks and governments already managing elevated debt burdens.

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Global Health & Biotech05 Oct 2026, 05:34 PM IST

Israeli Embassies Back Rival Film as Gaza Genocide Debate Intensifies

Israeli embassies in the United Kingdom and the United States are promoting a documentary titled 'NAZA' as part of a broader effort to counter allegations that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza. The campaign underscores how the war’s information battle has moved beyond diplomacy and into film, cultural programming, and public messaging. The film’s promotion comes amid mounting scrutiny of Israel’s conduct in Gaza and growing resistance from critics who say the documentary is designed to shape opinion rather than answer legal and humanitarian questions.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 09:03 AM IST

Israeli Soldiers’ Anonymous Accounts Deepen Scrutiny of Civilian Deaths in Gaza

Anonymous testimonies from Israeli soldiers, reported by NPR and amplified by commentary around the Gaza campaign, are intensifying scrutiny of how civilians have been killed in the enclave. The accounts add to mounting international pressure on Israel as questions grow over battlefield conduct, command responsibility, and the humanitarian toll of the war.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Israel Says 170 Gaza Dead Were Militants Posing as Journalists, Escalating Media War Claims

Israel has released a database and accompanying claims asserting that 170 Palestinians killed in Gaza and previously described as journalists were in fact militants linked to Hamas or Palestinian Islamic Jihad. The disclosure intensifies an already fierce information war around the Gaza conflict, where battlefield reporting, press freedom, and accusations of propaganda have become tightly intertwined. Independent verification of the Israeli claims remains limited, and the issue is likely to deepen scrutiny of how casualty figures and professional identities are established during wartime.

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Global Health & Biotech04 Oct 2026, 06:57 AM IST

Baby Held as a Symbol of Oct. 7 Returns to Israeli Kibbutz Home

A child who became one of the most searing symbols of Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack has returned to his home in an Israeli kibbutz, according to an exclusive report. The reunion underscores how the war’s most intimate human stories continue to shape Israel’s national memory, even as the conflict’s political and diplomatic fallout remains unresolved.

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Global Health & Biotech04 Oct 2026, 01:39 AM IST

Israel Says 170 Gaza Dead Were Militants Posing as Journalists, Escalating Information War

Israel has released material it says identifies 170 Palestinians killed in Gaza as militants from Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad who were falsely presented as journalists or media workers. The claim, if substantiated, would intensify an already bitter dispute over press freedom, civilian protection, and the credibility of wartime casualty reporting in Gaza. Independent verification remains limited, and the allegations are likely to deepen international scrutiny of both Israel’s targeting practices and the broader information battle surrounding the war.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (09:17 PM IST)

Trump Hails flydubai Pilot as ‘Hero’ After Plumber Helped Steady Plunging Aircraft

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has praised the pilot of a flydubai aircraft as a “hero” after the crew and a plumber on board helped prevent a catastrophic crash, according to the breaking account. The pilot has been identified as Indian national Smit Machchhar, whose actions have drawn public acclaim from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others amid a fast-moving wave of tributes.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (10:14 PM IST)

FlyDubai Cockpit Fight Triggers Emergency Landing as Netanyahu Says Saudi Arabia Arrested Pilot

A FlyDubai aircraft carrying Israeli passengers made an emergency landing after a violent confrontation in the cockpit, according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu said Saudi authorities arrested the pilot accused of stabbing another pilot and attempting to crash the plane, a claim that has intensified scrutiny of aviation security and regional diplomatic sensitivities. The incident is likely to reverberate beyond aviation, raising questions about airline oversight, cross-border law enforcement, and the handling of politically charged incidents involving Israeli travelers.

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Healthcare, Pharma & Life SciencesJust now (09:32 PM IST)

Trump Hails Flydubai Pilot as Hero After Plumber Helped Steady Aircraft

U.S. President Donald Trump has described the flydubai pilot who prevented an apparent attempt to crash an aircraft as a hero, drawing fresh attention to a dramatic in-flight intervention that likely saved many lives. The pilot has been identified as Smit Machchhar, an Indian national, and has been widely praised, including by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (04:37 PM IST)

FlyDubai Cockpit Fight Forces Emergency Landing After Netanyahu Says Saudi Arabia Detained Pilot

A FlyDubai flight carrying Israeli passengers made an emergency landing after a violent confrontation in the cockpit, according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu said Saudi authorities arrested the pilot accused of stabbing another pilot and attempting to crash the aircraft. The incident raises urgent questions about in-flight security, airline oversight, and the handling of a potentially catastrophic breach.

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Healthcare, Pharma & Life SciencesJust now (03:34 PM IST)

Trump Hails flydubai Pilot as ‘Hero’ After Plunging Aircraft Was Steadied by Indian Crew Member

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly praised the flydubai pilot who helped prevent a catastrophic aircraft incident, calling him a hero as the story drew international attention. The pilot has been identified as Smit Machchhar, an Indian national, while reports also credit a plumber on board with helping steady the plunging aircraft during the emergency.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (11:25 AM IST)

Indian Pilot Praised After Stopping Cockpit Attack on Flydubai Flight

An Indian pilot is being hailed for helping prevent a serious cockpit security breach aboard a Flydubai flight after a co-pilot allegedly attacked him, triggering emergency signals and a diversion to Saudi Arabia. The incident prompted panic among passengers before the aircraft was secured, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the pilot as a “true hero.”

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (08:38 AM IST)

Indian Pilot Praised After Cockpit Struggle on Flydubai Flight Forces Saudi Diversion

An Indian pilot has been hailed as a “true hero” after reportedly fighting off a co-pilot during a Flydubai flight, triggering emergency signals and forcing the aircraft to divert to Saudi Arabia. Passengers described scenes of panic before the cockpit was secured, underscoring how quickly an internal crew confrontation can escalate into an aviation emergency.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (02:26 AM IST)

Netanyahu Praises Indian Pilot Wounded in Diverted flydubai Flight, Says He Saved 174 Lives

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly praised Indian pilot Mr. Machchhar, saying the wounded crew member helped save 174 people aboard a diverted flydubai flight, including Israeli citizens and other foreign nationals. The remarks underscore the high-stakes nature of the incident and have drawn attention to the role of aviation professionals in crisis response across international airspace.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (07:55 PM IST)

FlyDubai Pilot Fight Triggers Emergency Landing After Netanyahu Says Saudi Arabia Arrested Suspect

A FlyDubai flight carrying Israeli passengers made an emergency landing after a violent confrontation in the cockpit, according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu said Saudi authorities arrested the pilot accused of stabbing another pilot and attempting to crash the aircraft. The incident has raised urgent questions about aviation security, crew screening, and the handling of threats aboard commercial flights.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (09:08 AM IST)

Trump Warns Iran of Severe Retaliation if Linked to Flydubai Attack

President Donald Trump has warned that the United States would strike Iran “very hard” if Tehran is found to be connected to the attack on a Flydubai aircraft, sharply escalating the diplomatic stakes around the incident. The warning comes amid competing accounts of the in-flight emergency, with pilots and passengers being credited for preventing a far deadlier outcome.

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World SportsJust now (08:24 AM IST)

IDF Says It Killed Oct. 7 Hamas Operative Posing as Journalist, Promises More Exposures

The Israeli military says it killed a Hamas operative involved in the Oct. 7 attacks whom it identified as a journalist, escalating a long-running information war over the role of media workers in Gaza. The IDF said it will publish further evidence against other individuals it alleges were embedded with Hamas, a claim likely to intensify scrutiny of press freedom and civilian protection in the conflict.

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Global Health & BiotechJust now (07:15 AM IST)

Netanyahu Says Flydubai Attacker Showed Islamist Radical Indoctrination

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the man who tried to seize control of a Flydubai aircraft clearly intended to bring the plane down, framing the incident as evidence of Islamist radical indoctrination. His remarks sharpen the political and security implications of the case, which has raised fresh concerns about aviation safety and the persistence of extremist threats in the region.

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Global Health & BiotechJust now (06:54 AM IST)

Netanyahu Says Flydubai Attacker Showed 'Islamist Radical Indoctrination'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the man who tried to seize control of a Flydubai aircraft was driven by Islamist radical indoctrination and appeared intent on bringing the plane down. His remarks framed the incident not as an isolated security breach, but as part of a broader transnational threat to civil aviation and public safety. The comments are likely to intensify scrutiny of airport screening, in-flight security protocols, and the political language used to describe extremist violence.

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Clean Energy & Climate TransitionJust now (05:52 AM IST)

Nature Study Opens New Route for Cyclopropane Synthesis Using Thianthrenium Ylides

A new Nature study reports a carbene-transfer strategy built around thianthrenium ylides that enables cyclopropanation, a reaction central to making high-value molecular building blocks. The advance could broaden access to strained ring systems used across pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and advanced materials, while offering chemists a more versatile synthetic toolset.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (01:50 PM IST)

Israeli Forces Struggle to Contain Settler Violence as Palestinian Family Is Driven Out Again

Israeli security forces were reportedly unable to prevent a large group of settlers from blocking the return of a Palestinian family to its home in the West Bank, in an episode described by one Israeli official as a terrorist attack. The confrontation has intensified scrutiny of the government’s handling of settler violence and exposed the limits of state authority in the occupied territory.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (02:02 PM IST)

Reports of Pre-Attack Warnings Put Netanyahu on Defensive as Israeli Election Campaign Intensifies

Fresh reporting that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was warned before Hamas’s October 7 assault has become a defining issue in Israel’s election politics, sharpening scrutiny over his leadership and judgment. The disclosures have intensified public demands for accountability, even as Netanyahu and his allies seek to frame the debate around wartime unity and national security.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (09:34 AM IST)

UAE Confirms Abu Dhabi Meeting Between President and Netanyahu, Signaling Continued Regional Diplomacy

The United Arab Emirates has confirmed that President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, a rare high-level encounter that underscores the durability of the bilateral channel despite regional tensions. The meeting comes amid reports that Netanyahu presented intelligence on Iran’s nuclear program, highlighting how security concerns continue to shape discreet diplomacy in the Gulf.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (06:49 AM IST)

Netanyahu’s Secret Abu Dhabi Visit Signals Quiet Gulf Diplomacy Amid Iran Tensions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a discreet weekend trip to Abu Dhabi and met with Emirati President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, according to multiple reports, in a sign that back-channel diplomacy between Israel and the Gulf remains active even as regional tensions sharpen. The visit comes as Netanyahu has publicly warned that Iran is renewing its nuclear program, underscoring how intelligence sharing and strategic coordination continue to shape ties between Israel and the United Arab Emirates.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (05:23 AM IST)

Israeli Settlers Block Soldiers as Palestinians Try to Return to West Bank Home

Israeli settlers confronted Israeli security forces in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, preventing a Palestinian family from returning to its home in a scene that underscored the state’s struggle to restrain extremist violence by its own citizens. The episode, which drew broad international attention, comes amid mounting tensions in the territory and renewed scrutiny of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (05:35 PM IST)

Netanyahu’s Oct. 7 Warning Failures Dominate Israel’s Election Debate

Reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ignored or discounted warnings before Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack have become a defining issue in Israel’s election campaign, sharpening public anger over the deadliest assault in the country’s history. The controversy is intensifying scrutiny of leadership failures, war management, and accountability as voters weigh whether the current government deserves another mandate.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (04:41 PM IST)

Netanyahu Made Secret UAE Visit on Sunday, Source Says, in Rare Gulf Diplomacy Move

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a secret visit to the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, according to a source cited by CNN, in a development that underscores the continuing strategic channel between Israel and a key Gulf state. The reported trip comes amid heightened regional tensions and renewed scrutiny of Israel’s intelligence and political handling of the months leading up to Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack.

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