Russia on Thursday reprimanded the head of the U.N. children's agency UNICEF for not providing a "weighty argument for her refusal" to brief the Security Council on children in Gaza - a meeting requested by Russia.

In this detailed analysis, OneIndia's Aarushi Ranjan discusses with veteran journalist Shastri Ramachandaran the evolving dynamics of Russia's strategy in the Middle East. They delve into the misconceptions surrounding Moscow's role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and explore Russia's more appeasing approach towards Israel amidst its regional maneuvers.

Moscow claims to have received a 'firm promise' from Hamas leaders regarding the fate of the young Russian-Israeli

President Trump is turning up the heat on Russian President Vladimir Putin in his first days in power, seeking to pressure Russia’s leader to come to the negotiating table for a deal to end the

Israel-Hamas war has profoundly altered the Middle East’s geopolitical landscape. Iran and Russia, once dominant forces, have suffered severe setbacks, while Israel, Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar have all expanded their regional influence.

You’d be forgiven if, during the madcap weeks leading to Donald Trump’s inauguration, you’d lost track of what was happening with the Houthi rebels in Yemen. As one of Iran’s last remaining close friends in the Middle East,

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said 653 aid trucks entered the Gaza Strip on Thursday, the fifth day of a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas.

A cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas. By Natasha Frost Palestinians in Deir al Balah, central Gaza, reacting to news of the cease-fire deal.Credit...Mohammed Saber/EPA, via Shutterstock ...

The General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces confirmed an attack overnight that hit Russia's Ryazan Oil Refinery and the Ryazan Thermal Power Plant, leaving them ablaze Thursday morning.

Russia welcomes any settlement that leads to security in Gaza after a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas was announced, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.