Pakistani sports journalist Zainab Abbas, in India to cover the ICC World Cup 2023, has reportedly been deported over her alleged anti-India and anti-Hindu tweets. A lawyer filed a complaint against Abbas over her old tweets, now resurfaced, accusing her of making derogatory remarks against Hindus and India. Abbas' media outlet said she left India over safety concerns and is currently in Dubai. Her departure came amid allegations involving cybercrime and her previous tweets against India. Some reports say she was deported while others state she left due to security issues before the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka match in Hyderabad.

Israel's response to Hamas' deadly surprise attack will "change the Middle East," said PM Netanyahu, vowing to turn Hamas sites "to rubble." He warned Gaza civilians to avoid Hamas sites. Tensions spiked as Iran and Hezbollah praised the assault. The US pledged "rock solid" support for Israel and will send aid and divert an aircraft carrier. Over 700 Israelis and 560 Gazans have been killed as Israel formally declared war, calling up reservists and intensifying strikes on Gaza.

Germany and Austria have suspended development aid to the Palestinian territories in response to the Hamas attack on Israel. Germany is temporarily halting 125 million euros in aid for desalination, food security and job creation. Austria is freezing 19 million euros in development aid and will review all projects with Palestinians. Both nations expressed shock at the unprecedented assault on Israel that killed over 700. Israel has retaliated with strikes on Gaza killing over 430. Israel's army says it now controls communities near Gaza again after Hamas militants launched a surprise attack there two days ago.

Qatar is leading urgent talks with Hamas to negotiate a prisoner swap - freedom for Israeli women and children held hostage in Gaza in exchange for the release of 36 Palestinian women and children from Israeli jails. The talks are "moving positively" but no breakthroughs yet as both sides dig in. The number of Israeli hostages is unclear. Egypt is also involved, urging restraint and care for the captives. Israel says it will act to free its citizens but options limited by concern over hostages in perhaps the nation's worst crisis yet.

Several international carriers including Air France, Lufthansa and US airlines have suspended flights to Tel Aviv as clashes between Israel and Hamas escalate. British Airways has altered schedules to avoid overnight stays. Wizz Air, EasyJet and Ryanair also canceled services as Hamas said it targeted Ben Gurion airport. The cancellations follow hundreds of deaths on both sides. Some evacuation flights operated while other airlines warned of potential disruptions. Passengers are advised to monitor updates and discuss options as the volatile situation impedes air travel. Airlines are prioritizing safety amid intensifying violence in Israel.

Germany's Hamburg airport has restored flight operations after temporarily halting takeoffs and landings due to a bomb threat against an Iranian passenger plane. Police searched the Tehran-origin plane with 198 people following an emailed threat, assisted by the air force which escorted it into German airspace. Interviewing passengers is standard procedure for serious threats. The airport fire brigade's involvement in the search prompted the flight suspension. Operations resumed after the threat was deemed not credible and the plane cleared. The incident caused disruptions at the busy airport as police thoroughly investigated and cleared the suspicious aircraft from Iran before allowing regular traffic to restart.

The Wall Street Journal reported that Iranian security officials assisted Hamas in planning last Saturday's deadly surprise assault on Israel. Citing Hamas and Hezbollah members, the report said Iran's Revolutionary Guards worked with Hamas since August for the air, land and sea attacks greenlit in a Beirut meeting. The US has not directly implicated Iran yet. Hamas publicly states it independently decided the actions. However, the WSJ account aligns with Israeli claims of an Iran link. While Iran affirms support for Gaza, it denies directing the attacks. 

The Congress Working Committee advocated an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas amid their severe flare-up that has killed dozens. The CWC statement extended Congress' long-standing backing for Palestinian rights to land, self-rule and dignified living. It pressed for talks on all outstanding issues fueling the conflict. Congress has historically been vocal on the Israeli-Palestinian crisis. As Gaza rockets and Israeli airstrikes intensify violence, the CWC call aligns with global demands urging de-escalation and dialogue. It signals Congress prioritizing peace and its traditional solidarity with the Palestinian cause even as India expresses support for ally Israel.

The BCCI has confirmed that opener Shubman Gill will not travel with the Indian team to Delhi for their next ICC World Cup match against Afghanistan. Gill had earlier missed the high-profile opener against Australia in Chennai due to illness, with Ishan Kishan replacing him. As per the BCCI, Gill will stay back in Chennai under medical supervision to continue his recovery. The young opener's absence deals a blow to India's batting plans for the tournament. Despite his unavailability, India successfully defeated champions Australia in their first match as Virat Kohli and KL Rahul powered the chase. The team will hope Gill can rejoin the squad soon even as they prepare to take on Afghanistan without him. 

A Kosher restaurant in London was vandalized and a nearby bridge graffitied with "Free Palestine." The UK's chief rabbi said hardly any Jewish family is unaffected, calling it a time of grief and worry. In the US, supporters of Israel and Palestine clashed in cities including New York and Atlanta. In Atlanta, there were calls to end US aid to Israel, while a short skirmish broke out in the crowd, with one man ripping away an Israeli flag and throwing it to the sidewalk, where people stomped on it. The clashes reflected intense emotions surrounding the conflict. US naval forces have been deployed to assist Israel in the Eastern Mediterranean. The incidents in the UK and the US highlight growing reactions globally to rising Israel-Hamas tensions.