Evening news wrap: Israel carries out massive overnight airstrikes in Iran by deploying 60 fighter jets; Ax‑4 mission delayed again, no new launch date announced; & more
Friday, 20 June 2025 Tensions escalate in the Middle East as Israel conducts extensive airstrikes in Iran. The Axiom-4 mission, carrying India’s Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, faces another delay. PM Modi inaugurates development projects worth ₹9,500 crore in Bihar, including flagging off a new Vande Bharat Express. Air India reduces fares after the Boeing 787 crash, and cricketers honor Ahmedabad air crash victims.
President Donald Trump has issued a bold ultimatum to Middle Eastern nations: mend ties with Israel or face diplomatic isolation. In a fiery address, Trump pushed for wider adoption of the Abraham Accords, warning regional powers that the time for neutrality is over. As tensions rise, this move marks a major pivot in U.S. foreign policy and a direct challenge to countries resisting normalization with Israel.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and India's ambassador J.P. Singh convened to explore enhanced collaboration, emphasizing security and economic ties... IndiaTimes
In a night of devastation, Israeli forces demolished homes, flattened shops, and arrested over 10 Palestinians in sweeping West Bank raids. The IDF razed buildings in Dar Salah, exploded the Hebron home of an accused Palestinian prisoner, and justified the destruction by citing the lack of permits and alleged Hamas ties. In Qabr Hilweh, children watched their homes reduced to rubble. Families are now left homeless, helpless, and heartbroken.
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Massive explosions rocked western Syria overnight as the Israeli Air Force launched precision strikes on the Brigade 107 headquarters in Zama village, near the Golan Heights. The IDF confirmed it successfully targeted and eliminated senior Hezbollah commander Hossam Qasem Ghorab, who was directing cross-border rocket attacks on Israeli territory. Fireballs and plumes of smoke were seen for kilometers, as the strategic military site was reduced to rubble. With tensions escalating in the region, the Israeli military vows to prevent further terror infiltration from Syria and Lebanon.
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EU credibility at risk over Israel stance, warns ex-ambassador
The inconsistent application of international law on Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank is damaging Europe’s credibility with the Global South, with which the EU aims to strengthen trade ties, former EU Ambassador to Palestine tells Euronews.
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Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla smiled and waved after completing an 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station. His safe splashdown off California marks India’s first-ever astronaut visit to the ISS, a proud milestone for the nation’s space exploration journey. Shukla, piloting the Dragon spacecraft alongside NASA’s Peggy Whitson, conducted over 60 microgravity experiments spanning agriculture, medicine, and water research. The mission, part of Axiom’s private astronaut program, highlights India’s growing role in the global space age.
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Indian astronaut Group Captain Subhanshu Shukla, piloting Axiom Mission 4, greeted the world with a heartfelt "Namaskar from space!" as he shared his excitement about reaching orbit. In a symbolic gesture, he carried a soft toy Swan—representing wisdom in Indian culture—floating beside him aboard the spacecraft. His message highlighted not only the pride of the mission but also India's cultural presence in space. The video marks a historic moment for India’s space collaboration and showcases the blend of tradition and technology aboard a cutting-edge international mission.
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Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says devastating images from Gaza highlight the urgent need for a ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and a long-term plan for peace in the Middle East.
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U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed that his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, may visit Russia on August 6 or 7 — just one or two days before the ceasefire deadline he has set for Moscow. If Russia fails to reach a peace deal with Ukraine by August 8, Trump says sweeping secondary tariffs will hit Russian oil and gas exports — and also target countries like India and China that continue to trade with Moscow.
Witkoff, who controversially met President Putin in April, drew criticism for echoing Kremlin narratives and using Russian translators during their talks. Despite his original role as Middle East envoy, Witkoff now appears to be Trump’s unofficial channel to Putin. The pressure is mounting: Trump says sanctions are ready, but also admitted Russia is “pretty good at avoiding them.” A critical moment is approaching, with diplomatic brinkmanship and global trade consequences at stake.
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The conflict escalates. In a bold and coordinated strike, the Yemeni armed forces launched three drones targeting Israeli military positions deep inside the occupied territories. The explosive visuals show fiery impacts across Yaffa, Ashkelon, and the port of Haifa, in what the Houthis call a retaliatory operation for Gaza.
The Yemenis say they will continue their drone and missile campaigns until Israel ends its siege and offensive in Gaza.
This marks one of the most significant escalations from Yemen in recent weeks, signaling a regional expansion of the war that now stretches far beyond Gaza’s borders.
Israel has not officially responded, but analysts warn that more such strikes could provoke a wider Middle East confrontation.
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Tensions in the Middle East escalated as Hamas declared it will not disarm unless a fully sovereign Palestinian state is established with Jerusalem as its capital. This declaration came after U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff claimed Hamas showed willingness to lay down arms—an assertion Hamas quickly rejected. Israel, meanwhile, maintains disarmament as a non-negotiable precondition for any ceasefire deal.
As ceasefire negotiations stall, pressure builds from Western and Arab nations urging Hamas to give up arms. Meanwhile, a shocking video of Israeli hostage Evyatar David emaciated in captivity triggered a fresh wave of outrage. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens, with UN agencies reporting hundreds killed while seeking aid. U.S. envoy Witkoff, currently in Israel, has met with hostage families and criticized partial peace plans. With over 60,000 deaths in Gaza and starvation rising, global calls intensify for an urgent resolution to end the bloodshed.
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Engine fuel cutoff moments before Air India plane crash, preliminary report reveals
On June 12, the London-bound Boeing 787 crashed in Ahmedabad. All 230 passengers on board, except for one, were killed.
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A former Boeing engineer who worked on the avionics of the Boeing 787 between 2004 and 2007 has weighed in on the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171. Dismissing the possibility of pilot error, the expert points to a likely failure in the propulsion system — suggesting both engines may have lost power before the crash. He highlights potential maintenance lapses or fuel system issues, urging a deep investigation.
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