Yemen separatists announce two-year transition towards independence in south
Yemen's UAE-backed separatists on Friday announced the start of a two-year transitional period towards declaring an independent state after their...
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Israel’s Mossad tells Iranian protesters ‘we are with you’
Israel's Mossad spy agency issued a direct call urging Iranians to press on with protests, saying it was supporting them...
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Israel’s goal to destroy Hamas risks decade of war: Macron
Speaking at a press conference on the sidelines of the UN's COP28 climate talks in Dubai, French President Emmanuel Macron...
- Macron wondered if total destruction of Hamas was possible, and if it is, the war will last 10 years
- He traveled to Doha on Saturday to meet with Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani
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Grim cycle of death at a hospital in Gaza
Khan Yunis, Palestinian Territories - A middle-aged man with a blank, shattered expression walked slowly down a ramp at the hospital,...
- After the collapse of a week-long truce between Israel and Hamas, the Nasser hospital's morgue in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza, was full once again.
- Families gathered for one last look at the dead, caressing their hair, touching their hands or kissing their faces, sometimes still stained with blood
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US pledges $3bn to a global climate fund at COP28 meet
Developing countries least responsible for climate change are seeking support from richer polluting nations to adapt to the increasingly ferocious...
- The amount, which must be approved by the US Congress, will go into the Green Climate Fund (GCF), which was created in 2010
- The last US contribution to the fund for developing countries was made under then President Barack Obama, who committed $3 billion in 2014
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Turkey’s Erdogan rejects US pressure to cut Hamas ties
Istanbul, Turkey - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday pushed back against mounting US pressure to cut Ankara's historic ties...
- Erdogan said that Washington was well aware that Turkey does not view Hamas as a terrorist organization
- Hamas political leaders have used Istanbul as one of their foreign bases during Erdogan's two-decade rule
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$656 million committed to Loss & Damage Fund so far
The fund will be housed in the World Bank for four years, a decision accepted by developing nations despite concerns...
- The fund signifies a pivotal moment in climate diplomacy, reflecting a growing acknowledgment of the need for tangible support for those most vulnerable to climate change.
- This initiative by the UAE and Germany at COP28 marks a new era of responsibility and cooperation among nations, setting a hopeful tone for the remainder of the conference.
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UAE President attends Group of 77 and China meeting at COP28
DUBAI, UAE – At the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) here, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended...
- The UAE President expressed the country's commitment to enhancing global cooperation to achieve the ambitious goals set for COP28.
- These include accelerating the shift to a sustainable, low-carbon and economically robust model to deal with climate change.
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UAE voted to Category-B membership in International Maritime Organization
LONDON, UK - The UAE has been re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in the Category...
- The UAE received the highest number of votes, following comprehensive efforts and an intensive election campaign leading up to the elections.
- The country plays an active role in strengthening the national maritime sector and contributing to the growth of the global maritime industry.
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UAE marks 52nd National Day with parades, shows
Across the country, the festivities will be characterized by performances of Emirati folk arts, cultural shows, police parades, display of...
- Flags will adorn Dubai’s shopping malls, skyscrapers and beaches will be draped in hues of black, red, white and green for Union Day
- The founder’s memorial, a permanent tribute to the late founding father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan, will mark the country's 52nd Union Day
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Israeli air strikes hit near Damascus: Syrian defence ministry
Israel has launched hundreds of air strikes on its northern neighbour since Syria's civil war began in 2011, primarily targeting Iran-backed...
- Israel has launched hundreds of air strikes on its northern neighbour since Syria's civil war began in 2011 primarily targeting Iran-backed forces
- Israeli air strikes on November 26 rendered Damascus airport inoperable just hours after flights resumed following a similar attack the month before
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US readying to impose visa ban on violent Israeli settlers: Blinken
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken informed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when they met Thursday in Jerusalem that Washington...
- The visa ban could be imposed as early as next week, he added, without disclosing the number of individuals who would be affected.
- Violence has surged in the West Bank in tandem with a war that erupted between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip nearly eight weeks ago
Yemen separatists announce two-year transition towards independence in south
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Iran strikes damage hard to assess under Israeli military censorship
Such regulations are nothing new in Israel, where any written or visual publication deemed potentially harmful to the loosely defined...
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US hits back at accounts Iran moved enriched uranium before bombing
Trump, seeking credit for ordering military action and then quickly announcing a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, has lashed out...
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Israeli commandos operated in Iran during 12-day war: military
The war erupted on June 13 when Israel launched a surprise bombing campaign that it said aimed to stop Iran...
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Iran lawmakers back suspending cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog
Tehran, Iran -- Iranian lawmakers voted Wednesday in favor of suspending cooperation with the United Nations' atomic energy watchdog, state...
- The decision still requires the approval of the Guardian Council, a body empowered to vet legislation.
- Should it be ratified, Ghalibaf said "the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran will suspend its cooperation with the IAEA until the security of the nuclear facilities is guaranteed".
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Trump sees ‘progress’ on Gaza, raising hopes for ceasefire
"I think great progress is being made on Gaza," Trump said, adding that his special envoy Steve Witkoff had told...
- Key mediator Qatar announced Tuesday that it would launch a new push for a ceasefire, with Hamas on Wednesday saying talks had stepped up.
- Gaza's civil defense agency, meanwhile, said Wednesday that Israeli fire killed another 35 people, including six who were waiting for aid.
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What does NATO’s 5% spending deal really mean?
The Hague, Netherlands - NATO leaders are set to sign off Wednesday at their Hague summit on a defence spending...
- Trump has insisted NATO countries hit the five-percent bar -- well beyond the current two percent baseline level currently required by the alliance
- Only a handful of allies -- such as Poland and the Baltic states -- are coming close to five percent at the moment, with the United States itself under 3.4 percent in 2024