Israeli army closes area near Lebanon border to civilians October 14, 2023 at 11:21PM

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Vietnam for official visit, to co-chair 18th Joint Commission meet October 14, 2023 at 11:06PM

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has arrived in Vietnam for a four-day visit. He will co-chair the 18th Joint Commission meeting with his Vietnamese counterpart, Bui Thanh Son. Jaishankar was warmly welcomed by Son at the Tran Quoc Pagoda in Hanoi. The visit aims to enhance bilateral cooperation between India and Vietnam, which share a robust Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Far from Israel, Jews grieve and pray for peace in Shabbat services held as Israel-Hamas war rages October 14, 2023 at 11:10PM

Jews around the world gathered at synagogues for Shabbat services amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Rabbis led prayers of peace and shared grief with their congregations. The attack by Hamas has brought up generations of trauma for Jewish people, particularly in Pittsburgh, which experienced a deadly antisemitic attack in 2018. Despite the pain, congregations are carrying on with their rituals and finding strength in unity. Increased security measures were taken at synagogues in various countries due to tensions and calls for protests. Rabbis called for peace and expressed solidarity with Israel.

Poland votes in 'most important' election since communism October 14, 2023 at 11:12PM

Poles voted in parliamentary elections to determine the country's future ties with the EU and Ukraine. The ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party is expected to receive the most votes but may struggle to form a governing coalition. Exit polls are expected soon after polling stations close.