Egypt says $35 billion Israel gas deal ‘commercial’, not ‘political’
Under the agreement, Israel will increase the total volume of gas supplied to Egypt to 130 billion cubic meters, according...
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Israeli army to demolish 25 residential buildings in West Bank camp: local authorities
The Israeli army is to demolish 25 residential buildings in the north West Bank's Nur Shams refugee camp later this...
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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"Â 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,"Â 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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Musk says Starlink internet to support Gaza’s ‘recognized’ aid groups
Paris, France - Billionaire Elon Musk said on Saturday that his Starlink satellite service would support internet access for "internationally recognized...
- "Starlink will support connectivity to internationally recognized aid organizations in Gaza, "Elon Musk wrote on X, formerly Twitter, which he also owns.
- Starlink is a network of satellites in low Earth orbit that can provide internet to remote locations, or areas that have had communications infrastructure disabled.
Egypt says $35 billion Israel gas deal ‘commercial’, not ‘political’
Under the agreement, Israel will increase the total volume of gas supplied to Egypt to 130 billion cubic meters, according...
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Russia launches major attack on Ukraine, killing 5
The Ukrainian air force said Russia had fired 206 drones and nine missiles and added that "the air attack was...
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Israel army announces 4 soldiers killed in Gaza, thousands more troops needed
News of the soldiers' deaths came as Gaza's civil defence agency reported 38 killed Friday in Israeli attacks across the...
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Israel army issues evacuation warning for parts of Gaza City
"This is a final and urgent warning ahead of an impending strike,"Â army spokesman Avichay Adraee said. The army "will strike...
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Saudi, Egypt, UAE drive strategic moves across sectors and borders
Saudi Arabia records the lowest Hajj attendance in three decades—outside the pandemic years—triggered by tighter visa restrictions; Special Envoy Zhai...
- Saudi Arabia marked World Environment Day 2025. The Kingdom hosted global leaders to spotlight land restoration and desertification.
- The UAE’s EDGE Group landed a $2.45 billion deal with Kuwait to supply offshore patrol vessels.
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US slaps sanctions on four ICC judges over Israel, US cases
The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on four judges at the International Criminal Court including over an arrest warrant...
- The four judges in The Hague, all women, will be barred entry to the United States and any property or other interests in the world's largest economy will be blocked
- The court swiftly hit back, saying in a statement: "These measures are a clear attempt to undermine the independence of an international judicial institution
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Hamas says ready for ‘serious’ Gaza truce talks, as rescuers say 37 killed
Negotiator Khalil al-Hayya made the declaration in a speech marking the start of Eid al-Adha festivities, typically a joyous date...
- Negotiator Khalil al-Hayya made the declaration in a speech marking the start of Eid al-Adha festivities
- Talks aimed at brokering a new ceasefire have failed to yield a breakthrough since the last brief truce fell apart in March