Israel, Hamas agree to first phase of peace plan: To include release of hostages, aid into Gaza
In a dramatic moment, AFP journalists saw US Secretary of State Marco Rubio interrupt an event at the White House...
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Pro-Gaza protests flare in UK on anniversary of Hamas attack
London, United Kingdom - Thousands of students protested in London and other UK cities on Tuesday, defying a plea from...
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Cheap goods flood ‘Daglo’ markets after Sudan looting
During more than four months of deadly conflict between Daglo's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the regular army, the paramilitaries...
- While not directly linked to the RSF in any way, the "Daglo" market has come to be known by that name in a wink at the looting associated with fighters loyal to paramilitary chief
- The market lies on the main road linking Khartoum and the city of Wad Madani, where many residents of the capital displaced by the fighting have found shelter
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Two fighters killed in Israeli strikes near Damascus: NGO
Israel, during more than a decade of civil war in Syria, has launched hundreds of air strikes on its territory,...
- Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said "two pro-regime fighters were killed in Israeli strikes against military positions"
- Syria's official news agency had said earlier that the country's air defences had intercepted "hostile targets" in the Damascus area
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Syrians rally against poor economic conditions in government-held areas
Beirut, Lebanon - Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets again on Monday in Syria's southern city of Sweida, local media...
- Days of rare protests have erupted in the south after the government lifted fuel subsidies last week, dealing a blow to Syrians.
- "We've had enough, the Syrian people are suffocating," one activist in Sweida said on condition of anonymity for security reasons.
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Did not hear any noise from global organizations on journalist Dugina’s death, says Russia
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - Russia still has not heard any reaction from international organizations regarding the assassination of journalist Darya Dugina...
- The diplomat recalled a series of assassination attempts and murders of Russian journalists and opinion leaders committed by the Kiev regime.
- Darya Dugina, 29, was killed on August 20 when her car was blown up on the M1 Highway in the Moscow Region’s Odintsovsky district.
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Abu Dhabi Chamber inks MoU with Ethiopian Investment Commission
ABU DHABI, UAE - The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the...
- The MoU also aims to establish a framework for cooperation that advances trade, investment and economic relationships between the UAE and Ethiopia.
- The signing of the MoU was held on the sideline of the UAE delegation's visit to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
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Iran not holding direct talks with US on sidelines of UN meet
"Reports that a meeting between Iranian and American officials will be held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly...
- Kanaani said the two countries have held only indirect talks to discuss a prisoner exchange and unblocking Iranian assets.
- The New York Times reported on August 10 that the United States and Iran had reached an agreement on a prisoner swap.
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Algeria party leader criticises UAE’s regional role
Algiers, Algeria - Abdelkader Bengrina, the leader of Algeria's National Construction Movement and a member of the government coalition, has...
- Bengrina accused the UAE of focusing its regional role on promoting the normalization of ties with Israel and influencing other Arab nations through financial means
- He alleged that the UAE's actions, driven by financial incentives, have led to discord and turmoil in several countries, including Morocco, Niger, Mali, Libya, and Tunisia
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Saudi Arabia rejects HRW allegations of killing migrants at Yemeni border
Saudi Arabia has strongly rejected allegations made by Human Rights Watch that its border guards fired on Ethiopian migrants crossing...
- The Kingdom refutes a Human Rights Watch report alleging that its border guards fired on Ethiopians
- The report alleged an escalation of abuses along the route from the Horn of Africa to Saudi Arabia
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Israeli woman shot dead in West Bank attack: medics
The incident comes two days after an Israeli father and son were gunned down at a car wash in the...
- The Israeli army, confirming the death of the 40-year-old woman, said the two civilians came under fire when they were driving
- The "shooting attack was carried out from a passing vehicle on Route 60 adjacent to the city of Hebron toward civilians who were driving in the area", said army
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India keen to finalize Chabahar port development pact with Iran
Tehran, Iran - Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has expressed his eagerness to expedite the completion of the port at...
- President Raisi underlined the importance of strengthening ties with India, particularly in domains such as transit, energy, and regional security
- He advocated for enhanced cooperation in transportation, including the North-South Corridor, and urged the swift activation of Chabahar Port facilities
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Israel, Hamas agree to first phase of peace plan: To include release of hostages, aid into Gaza
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Turkish opposition calls for boycott over jailed students
The leader of Turkey's main opposition party has called for a boycott on Wednesday to protest the detention of students...
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Trump’s sweeping tariffs spark fears of trade war, recession, and global economic instability
The threat of a trade war has caused increasing political ructions, with Canada's looming general election on April 28 set...
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European Parliament approves aid package for Egypt, Jordan
Brussels, Belgium -- Members of the European Parliament have approved two proposals to provide Egypt and Jordan with loans worth...
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Le Pen’s French presidency bid in jeopardy after election ban
A French court on Monday threw into severe doubt far-right leader Marine Le Pen's 2027 bid for president, handing her...
- She was convicted over a scheme to take advantage of European Parliament expenses to employ assistants who were actually working for her far-right party in France
- Le Pen as well as the other officials were banned from running for office, with the judge specifying that the sanction should come into force with immediate effect
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Le Pen’s French presidency bid in jeopardy after election ban
Paris, France -- A French court on Monday threw into severe doubt far-right leader Marine Le Pen's 2027 bid for...
- A French court on Monday handed her a five-year ban on running for office after convicting her over a fake jobs scheme.
- She was also given a four-year prison term by the Paris court but will not go to jail, with two years of the term suspended and the other two to be served outside jail.
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Trump says ‘there will be bombing’ if Iran fails to make ‘peace deal’
Trump's language represented a sharpening of his comment a few days earlier that if Tehran refused to negotiate a new...
- It was not clear whether Trump was threatening bombing by US planes alone or perhaps in an operation coordinated with Israel
- Trump in 2018 pulled the United States out of an agreement to relieve sanctions on Iran in return for curbs on its nuclear program