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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NATO tests war preparedness on eastern flank facing Russia
On the Mures river in central Romania, French armoured vehicles and Romanian trucks board a motorised floating bridge, part of...
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Iran foreign minister meets Hizbollah leader in Lebanon
Beirut, Lebanon - Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has met with Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hizbollah, which has traded cross-border...
- Iran's foreign minister, who warned that the war could spiral out of control, left Beirut for Doha after his meeting with Hizbollah.
- Hizbollah says it has been acting in support of Hamas since the Palestinian group's October 7 attacks on Israel.
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Tunisian artist Hend Sabri quits WFP to protest against Gaza crisis
Cairo, Egypt - Tunisian film star Hend Sabri has resigned as World Food Program goodwill ambassador in protest at what she...
- Sabri, a leading figure in Arab cinema, said that she had decided with "a heavy heart and deep sadness" to step down after 13 years with the United Nations agency.
- Following her resignation, the WFP offered its "heartfelt gratitude" for Sabri's "unwavering support and dedication" as goodwill ambassador.
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Israeli troops arrest chief of Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza
An official in the Hamas-run health ministry specified to AFP that one other doctor and two nurses had been detained,...
- "Doctor Mohammad Abu Salmiya was arrested along with several other senior doctors," said Khalid Abu Samra, a chief of department at the hospital
- The Israeli army, which raided the hospital last week, has alleged that Hamas fighters used a tunnel complex beneath the facility in Gaza City to stage attacks
Yemen rebels warn they may seize more Red Sea ships
The warning comes after the Huthis on Sunday seized an Israel-linked cargo vessel, opening a new dimension in the Gaza...
- Huthis have declared themselves part of the "axis of resistance" of Iran's allies and proxies, and have also launched a series of drones and missiles towards Israel
- Israel's military on Sunday said the seizure was a "very grave incident of global consequence", and a US military official said it was "a flagrant violation of international law"
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Aid-truck drivers hope truce will end long wait to enter Gaza
After tedious days marked by idle chitchat and dreary diets of beans and instant coffee, the men, all Egyptians, took...
- Amid widespread displacement, blackouts, rising malnutrition and worsening sanitation, only around 1,400 truckloads of humanitarian supplies entered Gaza
- Egyptian drivers told they were proud to be in a position to help Palestinians, but said they were wary of what they might find if and when they do reach Gaza
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Gaza exposed double standards, selective application of international law: Saudi Arabia
exposed the double standards and selective application of international laws and UN resolutions by the global community. Representing Saudi Crown...
- Saudi finance minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan said that the Israeli invasion of the besieged Gaza was in flagrant violation of international laws
- He underlined Saudi Arabia’s rejection of targeting civilians and infrastructure, calling for an immediate halt to Israeli military operations in Gaza
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Son of senior MP among five dead in south Lebanon: Hizbollah
The group, in a statement, said that Abbas Raad, son of the head of Hizbollah's parliamentary bloc Mohammed Raad, was...
- Israel said it had hit a number of Hizbollah targets and "sources of fire from Lebanon"
- At least 107 people have been killed on the Lebanese side since the cross-border exchanges began
US intercepts multiple attack drones launched from Yemen: Pentagon
The Huthis have declared themselves part of the "axis of resistance" of Iran's allies and proxies and have launched a...
- On Sunday, Huthi rebels seized an Israel-linked cargo vessel and its 25 international crew at the entrance to the Red Sea
- Israel's military said the seizure was a "very grave incident of global consequence", and US said it was "a flagrant violation of international law"
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Israel, Hamas truce and hostage release delayed
The delay is a hammer blow to families desperate to see their loved ones return home, and to two million-plus...
- Israeli national security adviser Tzachi Hanegbi indicated the release of at least 50 Israeli and foreign hostages held by Hamas was on track
- For every 10 additional hostages released, there would be an extra day's "pause" in fighting, an Israeli government document said
Two people killed in car explosion at US-Canada border
Two people have been killed as a result of a car explosion at the Rainbow Bridge at the US-Canada border...
- A car exploded at the major Rainbow Bridge crossing near Niagara Falls
- The White House said that President Joe Biden had been briefed.
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Gaza rescuers say Israel fire near aid centre kills 31
The Gaza civil defence agency said Israeli forces opened fire on people waiting to enter a US-backed food distribution centre...
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Iran says to target US bases if conflict breaks out
"All its bases are within our reach, we have access to them, and without hesitation we will target all of...
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Nvidia marks Paris tech fair with Europe AI push
Paris, France -- Drawing high-powered tech CEOs and a presidential visit, the Vivatech trade fair opened in Paris on Wednesday...
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MENA brief Jun 11: Umrah returns, ADGM surges, Abu Dhabi property market up
China has extended visa-free entry for up to 30 days to citizens of Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain—boosting bilateral...
- Mashreq Bank’s debut $500 million sukuk listed on Nasdaq Dubai under its $2.5 billion program offers a 5.03 % profit yield.
- Nigeria’s planned $5 billion oil‑backed loan with Saudi Aramco is stalled amid falling Brent crude prices and production constraints.
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Israel deports Greta Thunberg after intercepting Gaza-bound aid boat
Tel Aviv, Israel - Campaigner Greta Thunberg arrived home in Sweden late Tuesday, after Israel detained her and other activists aboard...
- Of the 12 activists on board the Madleen, which was carrying food and supplies for Gaza, four including Thunberg agreed to be deported immediately
- The remaining eight were taken into custody after they refused to leave Israel voluntarily, and brought before a detention review tribunal on Tuesday
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‘What wrong did he do?’ Gaza family mourn three-year-old shot dead
Gazan mother Amal Abu Shalouf ran her hand over her son's face and hair, a brief farewell before a man...
- "Amir, my love, my dear!" cried his mother, struggling to cross the crowded courtyard of Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis
- The grieving mother, comforted by relatives, said her young son had been begging for food in recent days and dreaming of a piece of meat