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Apartment buildings in Gaza City under a clear sky, photographed before the war

Gaza Ceasefire, One Year On: Hostages Home, but Palestinians Call It a 'Ceasefire in Name Only'

A year after the Gaza ceasefire took effect on October 10, 2025, all Israeli hostages have been returned, but Palestinians describe a ceasefire in name only. Here is where things stand, based on the latest available reporting.

The Daily Desk12 Oct 20262 min read

The tower houses of the old city of Sanaa, Yemen, with mountains behind

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Who Are the Houthis? Yemen's Rebel Movement and Why It Is Firing at Saudi Arabia, Explained

The Houthis, who call themselves Ansar Allah, control much of northern Yemen including the capital Sanaa. As they strike Saudi airports again, here is a short guide to who they are, what they want and why it matters to India.

The Daily Desk12 Oct 20262 min read