World news from The Thursday Times' foreign desk.
South Korean intelligence suggests North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has directed support towards Palestinians, amid speculations of potential arms sales to militant groups in the region, relating to the ongoing Gaza conflict.
Bolivia leads Latin American charge against Israel, severing diplomatic ties and igniting a cascade of ambassador recalls from Chile and Colombia, as the Gaza conflict sharpens geopolitical lines in the region.
Israeli forces order the evacuation of Gaza's Al-Quds Hospital, heightening humanitarian concerns as over 12,000 displaced Palestinian civilians seek refuge within its premises.
India's Ministry of External Affairs expressed "deep shock" over the verdict, urging the government to explore all legal avenues, extending consular and legal support through the Indian Embassy in Doha to the detained individuals.
Spain's acting Minister of Social Rights, Ione Belarra, calls for an ICC war crimes investigation into Israeli PM Netanyahu, urges suspension of diplomatic ties, and advocates for urgent economic sanctions amid Gaza conflict.
On October 17, 2023, an airstrike on Gaza City's Al-Ahli al-Arabi Baptist Hospital and a UN-operated school resulted in at least 500 Palestinian fatalities.
Israel seizes a cricket match victory to express camaraderie with India, while intertwining geopolitics by voicing relief over Pakistan's inability to dedicate a win to Hamas.
Russian President Putin voices concerns over Gaza conflict amid recent allegations of Israel's use of white phosphorus, offering mediation as a resort to ease tensions.
Human Rights Watch highlights grave civilian risks as verified accounts reveal Israel's use of white phosphorus in military operations in Gaza and Lebanon.
Irish TD Richard Boyd Barrett criticised Israeli actions in Palestine in a recent Dáil debate, diverging from usual diplomatic stances, and called for sanctions against Israel.
