Google denies removing W.Sahara border for Morocco users
The dotted lines illustrating the border between Western Sahara and Morocco, indicating the former's disputed territory status, have never been...
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Indian capital car blast kills at least eight
New Delhi, India - A car explosion in the bustling heart of the Indian capital on Monday killed at least...
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UN Security Council to consider urging Gaza ceasefire
In a letter to the council on Wednesday, Guterres took the extraordinary step of invoking the UN charter's Article 99,...
- Even though the civilian death toll in the Palestinian territory is mounting amid Israel's bombardment, the outcome of the session is up in the air
- The bloodiest ever war between Israel and Hamas is now in its third month, with the death toll in Gaza soaring above 17,000
Israeli TV shows footage of stripped detainees in Gaza
Israel declared war on the Palestinian fighter group Hamas after its attack on October 7 in southern Israel, which killed...
- In the viral video filmed in Beit Lahia, a group of blindfolded men are seen sitting with their hands tied behind their backs
- One clip showed the arm of a soldier in the foreground, suggesting it was filmed by a member of the military
No surprises in store as Egypt heads to polls
From Sunday through Tuesday, Egyptians aged 18 and above will be able to cast their ballots for one of four...
- Preparations for elections in the Arab world's most populous country are massive in scale
- Sisi received over 96 percent of the vote in both the 2014 and 2018 elections.
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Fighting rages in Gaza as war enters third month
Heavy urban combat raged in and around Gaza's biggest cities as the bloodiest-ever war between Israel and Hamas entered its...
- Israeli forces have encircled major urban centres as they seek to destroy Hamas over its unprecedented attack in October.
- Backed by air power, tanks and armored bulldozers, Israeli troops were fighting Thursday in Khan Yunis, the biggest city in southern Gaza.
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North-South Corridor, Palestine key agenda of Raisi-Putin talks in Moscow
Dubai, UAE – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, ahead of his visit to Moscow, has emphasized the importance of the North-South...
- Speaking at Tehran’s Mehrabad airport before departing for Russia, Raisi indicated that both Iran and Russia are eager to accelerate the construction of this transport project.
- The Kremlin press service confirmed that the discussions between Putin and Raisi will cover various subjects, including trade and economic cooperation
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Aid pledged to Ukraine down nearly 90 percent from Aug-Oct: Report
Paris, France - Ukraine's allies have dramatically scaled back their pledges of new aid to the country, which have fallen to...
- The Kiel Institute figures showed newly committed aid between August and October 2023 came to just 2.11 billion euros, an 87-percent drop year-on-year
- The figures come amid signs of growing cracks in Western support for Ukraine as Kyiv's highly-anticipated counteroffensive fails to yield a breakthrough
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‘Clear shift’ in West Bank gunshot victim injuries inflicted by Israelis: MSF
The medical charity's international president, who recently returned from the West Bank, said that since the war between Israel and...
- "Instead of having injuries in the limbs, they have gunshot wounds in the abdomen, the trunk and the head," said an MSF official
- The official called for greater international attention on the West Bank, where violence has flared since the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas
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Fatah’s popularity plunges after Oct 7 attack, relentless settler violence
Fatah chief Mahmud Abbas has led the Palestinian Authority -- which has partial administrative control in the Israeli-occupied West Bank...
- Fatah's chosen path of negotiations has not brought about the Palestinian state promised by the Oslo Accords of 1993
- Fatah, by choosing negotiation rather than violence, has little to show for this policy as Israeli settlers continue to gain ground in the West Bank
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Israeli strike on journalists in Lebanon ‘warrants war crime’ probe
Issam Abdallah, 37, was killed instantly in the strike on October 13 in the south of the country near the...
- Independent investigations by AI and HRW conclude the first strike that killed Abdallah and severely wounded Assi was most likely a tank round fired from Israel.
- Under international humanitarian law, "it is forbidden in any circumstances to carry out direct attacks against civilians", HRW said.
Turkey’s Erdogan in Athens in ‘new chapter’ bid
Speaking to Kathimerini on Wednesday, the Turkish leader said communication channels with Greece had been "revived" and that he looked...
- Erdogan and the Greek leaders are expected to discuss trade, regional issues and the perennially thorny issue of migration
- Greek and Turkish ministers will hold a meeting of the high cooperation council, a bilateral body that last convened in 2016
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Almost 3,000 Australians seek to flee Israel-Iran conflict
Australia has started evacuating almost 3,000 citizens caught up in the rapidly spiralling conflict between Israel and Iran, Foreign Minister...
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Syrians watch Iran-Israel crossfire as government stays silent
For days, Syrians have watched as Iranian missiles and Israeli interceptors light up the skies over their territory, but the...
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Trump weighs involvement as Israel launches fresh strikes on Iran
The White House said Trump would receive an intelligence briefing on Thursday, a US holiday and top US diplomat Marco...
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Gulf states on Iran’s doorstep scramble for end of war
Doha, Qatar -- As Iran and Israel trade strikes and the US weighs joining in, wealthy Gulf states on the...
- Peace and stability have been central to the rise of Gulf powers including Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, who are pivoting their economies towards business and tourism.
- Hoping to avert the crisis, Saudi Arabia has been talking to Iran and the United States since "day one", Ali Shihabi, an analyst close to the royal court.
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MENA Brief | June 18: Oil calms after Trump’s threat rattles markets; UAE-Iran calls, Riyadh Air signs big Rolls-Royce deal
Oil prices steadied Wednesday after Trump’s demand for Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’ roiled markets and revived supply fears, as regional diplomacy...
- Oil surged over 4% Tuesday amid fears of US strikes on Iran after Trump’s comments but stabilised slightly Wednesday
- Analysts warn Iran could block the vital shipping lane if tensions escalate further; US refuelling jets reportedly en route to the region
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Oil stabilises after surge, stocks drop as Middle East crisis fuels jitters
Of particular concern is the possibility of Iran shutting off the Strait of Hormuz, through which around an estimated fifth...
- Iran and Israel exchanged missiles for a sixth day, with the US president's latest comments appearing to dent hopes that the crisis in the Middle East could be calmed
- Of particular concern is the possibility of Iran shutting off the Strait of Hormuz, through which an fifth of global oil supply traverses, according to the Commerzbank note