Zohran Mamdani’s rise signals new hope for US democrats searching for a winning formula
Mamdani, a 34-year-old self-described democratic socialist, has developed a plan aimed at luring working-class people and young adults, for whom...
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Trump starts key Asian tour with deals ahead of China meet
Trump rewarded Cambodia and Thailand with trade deals after co-signing their ceasefire pact, and saying he was confident of a...
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Israel hostage families demand answers from Netanyahu government
Families are increasingly angry over the "absolute uncertainty" they face over the fate of the hostages, particularly in the heavy...
- Netanyahu broke off from war planning for a hastily arranged meeting with hostage families after they had threatened to start street protests to highlight their desperation
- Israeli PM told the families "we will exhaust every possibility to bring them home," according to a video released by his office, according to a video released by his office
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NY Times probe casts doubt on Israel’s account of Gaza hospital blast
Dubai, UAE--The New York Times's Gaza hospital blast investigation does not conclude in any way who is responsible for the...
- The New York Times asserts that the projectile seen in the Al Jazeera live footage, cited by many as central to the investigation, came from Israel
- The American newspaper's finding does not answer what caused the Al-Ahli Arab Hospital blast in the Gaza Strip, or who is responsible
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Guterres warns Gaza growing more desperate ‘by the hour’
The UN relief agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) said wheat, flour and other supplies had been pillaged at several warehouses....
- I regret that instead of a critically needed humanitarian pause, supported by the international community, Israel has intensified its military operations," Guterres said.
- Turkey's centenary celebrations were Sunday eclipsed by President Erdogan's increasingly fierce attacks against Israel over its massive bombardment of Gaza.
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Many Western Socialists back Israel in Gaza conflict
This TRENDS report delves into the nuanced positions of Western political figures, unveiling a multifaceted blend of support, criticism, and...
- This TRENDS report delves into the nuanced positions of Western political figures, unveiling a multifaceted blend of support, criticism, and calls for humanitarian intervention
- Pro-Palestinian rallies suggest Western sentiment shift, while history shows American socialists' deep-rooted Israel support. However, there is a change in Western socialist stance
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UAE and Belgium urge accelerated efforts to ‘restore regional stability’
Abu Dhabi, UAE-- The UAE and Belgium have stressed the importance of coordinating regional and international efforts to protect civilians...
- The call for intensification of efforts to protect civilian lives came in a meeting between UAE's and Belgian foreign ministers in Abu Dhabi
- The two ministers touched on the fighting between Israel and Hamas and efforts to end extremism, violence, and deescalate tensions in the region
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Relations sour between Turkey and Israel after Erdogan’s speech
Israel and Turkey -- an overwhelmingly Muslim nation that forms the bulwark of NATO defenses on the edge of the...
- Erdogan accused the Israel government of behaving like a "war criminal" and trying to "eradicate" Palestinians
- Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen recalled all diplomatic staff from Turkey moments after Erdogan finished his remarks
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Arab states voice opposition to Israel’s invasion into Gaza
Leading Arab opposition to Israel's planned invasion of the Gaza Strip, Saudi Arabia has denounced "any ground operations" due to...
- The UAE, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait have cautioned against the Israeli ground invasion of the Gaza Strip
- The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza says Israeli strikes have killed 7,703 people including more than 3,500 children
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ICRC chief urges end to ‘catastrophic’ Gaza suffering
Mirjana Spoljaric, the president of the ICRC spoke of her shock at the " intolerable level of human suffering" and...
- She spoke after the UN chief sharply criticised the "unprecedented escalation" of bombardments on Gaza
- Israel warned Gaza residents in the north that the area was now a "battlefield", ordering them to leave
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Middle East conflict may disrupt global trade routes
Recent developments spark concerns that the conflict, which is spreading across the region, presents a long-term threat to global energy...
- Recent developments spark concerns that the conflict, which is spreading across the region, presents a long-term threat to global energy and commercial infrastructure.
- IMF's Kristalina Georgieva and World Bank's Ajay Banga stress economic vulnerabilities and development impacts amid volatile oil prices potentially surpassing $100 per barrel.
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Hamas asks Israel to free Palestinian prisoners in lieu of releasing hostages
Gaza City -- Hamas's armed wing said on Saturday it was ready to release the hostages it abducted during its...
- "The price to pay for the large number of enemy hostages in our hands is to empty the (Israeli) prisons of all Palestinian prisoners," said a Hamas member
- "If the enemy wants to close this file of detainees in one go, we are ready for it. If it wants to do it step-by-step, we are ready for that too," he added
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Iran, US to hold new round of nuclear talks in Rome
The talks, which began in April, are the highest-level contact between the foes since the United States quit the 2015...
- Since returning to office, Trump has revived his "maximum pressure" campaign on Iran, backing talks but warning of military action if diplomacy fails
- US envoy Steve Witkoff said Washington "could not authorise even one percent" enrichment -- a position Tehran called a red line, citing its rights under the NPT
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Turkey says increasing energy exports to war-torn Syria
Damascus, Syria -- Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said Thursday in Damascus that his country would ramp up energy exports...
- Syria's Islamist authorities, who toppled Bashar al-Assad in December, are seeking to rebuild the country's infrastructure and economy after almost 14 years of civil war.
- The conflict badly damaged Syria's power infrastructure, leading to cuts that can last for more than 20 hours a day.
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Iran-US nuclear talks set for Rome this week: Oman mediator
Iran and the United States will hold the next round of talks on the Islamic republic's nuclear programme in Rome...
- The arch-foes have held four rounds of nuclear talks since April 12, the highest-level contact between them since US President Donald Trump abandoned the 2015 nuclear deal
- Western countries, including the United States, have long accused Iran of seeking to acquire atomic weapons, while Iran insists its nuclear programme is for peaceful purposes