Palestinians recount ‘black hole’ of Israeli detention
Jerusalem, Undefined -- Denied contact with his lawyer for months, now freed Palestinian prisoner Shady Abu Sedo said he lost...
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At COP30, nations target the jet set with luxury flight tax
Rooted in the idea that a small elite of premium flyers should pay more for their outsized contribution to global...
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Mass displacement of civilians should not take place in southern Gaza, says US
WASHINGTON, US - US President Joe Biden has warned Israel that its expected offensive in southern Gaza must avoid the kind...
- Israel has said it will continue its war on Hamas after an ongoing temporary truce expires.
- US has strongly backed ally Israel but it has increasingly warned that too many Palestinians are being killed.
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There is a high risk of famine in Gaza, says UN
ROME, ITALY - The population of Gaza, especially women and children, risk famine if humanitarian food supplies do not continue, the...
- The World Food Program said that six days was "not enough to make any meaningful impact".
- The World Food Program said that six days was "not enough to make any meaningful impact"
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Dubai Future Forum calls for creation of global framework
DUBAI, UAE: Governments and the United Nations should create an internationally adopted framework specifically designed to help solve global challenges,...
- The event examined the proliferation of AI and the future dynamics between humans and machines.
- It also discussed as to how the people and societies can adapt to rapid technological advancements.
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Riyadh comfortably outbids rivals to win World Expo 2030 bid
The date of 2030 is hugely symbolic for Saudi, coinciding with the key milestone in the Vision 2030 programme of...
- Needing only one round of voting and securing the necessary two-thirds majority, Riyadh won 119 votes, South Korea's Busan 29 and Italian capital Rome 17.
- Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in his final presentation pledged an "unwavering commitment to collaborate with all nations to deliver an Expo built by the world.
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All 41 Indian workers trapped in tunnel for 17 days rescued
Silkyara Tunnel, India -- Indian workers were greeted with wild cheers and flower garlands Tuesday as rescuers safely brought out all...
- With beaming smiles, the rescued men were welcomed as heroes after being hauled through 57 meters (187 feet) of steel pipe on stretchers specially fitted with wheels.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the workers in a statement that their "courage and patience is inspiring everyone".
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It’s official: Saudi Arabia will host World Expo 2030
The Kingdom's selection as the host for World Expo 2030 marks a pivotal moment in its journey towards innovation, openness,...
- The Kingdom's selection as the host for World Expo 2030 marks a pivotal moment in its journey towards innovation, openness, and global connectivity.
- This monumental global event in Riyadh will showcase Saudi Arabia's transformation and commitment to a forward-looking and sustainable future.
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It’s official: Saudi Arabia will host World Expo 2030
The Kingdom's selection as the host for World Expo 2030 marks a pivotal moment in its journey towards innovation, openness,...
- The Kingdom's selection as the host for World Expo 2030 marks a pivotal moment in its journey towards innovation, openness, and global connectivity.
- This monumental global event in Riyadh will showcase Saudi Arabia's transformation and commitment to a forward-looking and sustainable future.
Israeli president tells Musk he has ‘huge role’ in anti-Semitism fight
The meeting came after the world's richest person visited a kibbutz community devastated in attacks by Hamas fighters on October...
- Earlier Monday, Netanyahu and Musk discussed "security aspects of artificial intelligence" with senior defense officials, the Prime Minister's Office said
- Netanyahu told Musk he hoped to resume normalization talks with Saudi Arabia after Hamas's defeat and "expand the circle of peace beyond anything imaginable."
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Israel reportedly pulls support for Saudi bid to host Expo 2030, to back Italy
Tel Aviv, Israel - Israel has reportedly withdrawn its support for Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the Expo 2030. The...
- Israel had previously signaled its backing for Saudi Arabia as talks mediated by the US aimed at normalizing relations between the two nations gained momentum
- Riyadh’s alignment with the broader Arab community in condemning Israel's military operation in Gaza sparked a rift, prompting Israel to reconsider its support
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Eleven more Gaza hostages released as Israel-Hamas truce extended
Shortly after the arrival of the hostages was confirmed, Israel's prison authority said 33 Palestinian civilians had been released. The...
- Hamas announced the agreement to prolong the truce by 48 hours shortly before it was due to end Tuesday
- Qatar, with the US and Egypt has been engaged in intense negotiations to establish and prolong the truce in Gaza
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UN conference on Palestinian statehood delayed: Macron
Paris, France - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that next week's UN conference on a two-state solution for...
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Activists marching to Gaza say were stopped in Libya, Egypt
Pro-Palestinian activists seeking to march to Gaza with the stated aim of breaking Israel's blockade on the territory were stopped...
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US judge extends detention of pro-Palestinian protest leader
Pro-Palestinian student protest leader Mahmoud Khalil remained in US detention Friday despite an expected release, his lawyer said, following reported...
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Nations advance ocean protection, vow to defend seabed
UN Ocean Conference wrapped up Friday with world leaders taking major steps toward marine protection and vowing a showdown when...
- The summit was just the third -- and largest yet -- dedicated entirely to what the United Nations calls an "emergency" in the world's oceans.
- More than 60 heads of state and government joined thousands of business leaders, scientists and environmental campaigners over five days in the southern city of Nice.
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Iran calls Israeli strikes ‘declaration of war’ amid international calls for restraint
Trump warns Tehran that the "next planned attacks" will be "even more brutal" and said Iran should cut a deal...
- Top brass killed included the head of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, Hossein Salami, and the chief of staff of its armed forces, Mohammad Bagheri.
- Trump said Israel fully informed him of its raids ahead of time, but insisted the United States was not involved.
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Nuclear states spent $100 billion on atomic arsenals in 2024, say ICAN
ICAN said Britain, China, France, India, Israel, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia and the United States together spent nearly $10 billion...
- ICAN said Britain, China, France, India, Israel, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia and the United States together spent nearly $10 billion more than in 2023
- The United States spent $56.8 billion in 2024, followed by China at $12.5 billion and Britain at $10.4 billion, ICAN said in its flagship annual report