Foreign NGOs say new Israeli rules keep them from delivering Gaza aid
According to the joint letter, whose signatories include Oxfam and Doctors Without Borders (MSF), at least 60 requests to bring...
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Palestinian mother ‘destroyed’ after image used to deny Gaza starvation
Montreal, Canada - Palestinian-Canadian Faiza Najjar was able to leave Gaza last year, but could not bring her four adult...
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Women’s health gap costs US$1trn worldwide: report
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Israeli court clears way for Lebanon maritime border deal
Jerusalem, Undefined—Israel's Supreme Court on Sunday paved the way for the signing of a maritime border deal with Lebanon, after it...
- Israel and Lebanon, who are technically at war, agreed to terms earlier this month on a US-brokered deal to demarcate their disputed maritime border
- Under the deal, Israel has full rights over the Karish gas field, which is expected to start gas production within weeks
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S. Korea, Arab nations to hold new round of FTA talks
SEOUL, S. KOREA - South Korea and a group of Arab countries will hold another round of negotiations for their...
- South Korea and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) will begin the sixth round of official talks for a bilateral free trade agreement.
- Goods and services trading, country of origin, digital trade and intellectual property rights will be discussed.
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Xi secures historic third term as China’s leader
Sunday's announcements came after a week-long Congress of 2,300 hand-picked party delegates during which they endorsed Xi's "core position" in...
- Communist Party elected Xi as its general secretary for another five-year term, bringing the country back toward one-man rule after decades of power-sharing among its elite
- On Saturday the delegates elected the Central Committee of around 200 senior party officials, who on Sunday chose the 24-person Politburo and the Standing Committee
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Growing ‘Davos in the Desert’ a sign of Saudi clout
The Future Investment Initiative (FII) was launched in 2017 as an economic coming-out party for the world's largest crude exporter,...
- This year's FII, often referred to as "Davos in the Desert", comes after a months-long process of re-engagement with the West by Prince Mohammed
- This year, however, US officials were not invited, something Attias said reflected a broader push to keep the focus on business leaders rather than politicians
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Saudi minister calls for road map to enhance OIC “media action”
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia— Saudi Media Minister Majid Al-Qasabi has called for developing a trust-based road map with clear mechanisms to...
- The minister was speaking at the 12th session of the Islamic Conference of Information Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Istanbul
- OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha addressed the opening session of the conference, held under the theme of “Combating Disinformation and Islamophobia in the Post-Truth Era"
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Qatar pressed on safety of women travelling to World Cup
Five women are suing Qatar Airways and the state-run Qatar Civil Aviation Authority after they were removed from flights for...
- According to papers filed with an Australian federal court earlier this month, the five women were between 31 and 73 years old at the time of Doha airport incident
- Facing potentially devastating commercial and reputational damage, Qatar has repeatedly vowed to guarantee the future "safety and security" of passengers
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UK’s Johnson, Sunak meet amid race for Tory leadership
Weeks after leaving office, former prime minister Boris Johnson, who returned from a Caribbean holiday, aimed to launch an audacious...
- Johnson's apparent bid to reclaim power has already been decried by opposition politicians, and even some in his own fractured ruling party who are demanding stability and unity
- Tory MP James Duddridge, a key Johnson ally who confirmed Friday the ex-leader was intent on standing, said Saturday that he had now secured the support of 100 colleagues
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Iran says “riots” over Mahsa Amini’s death in “final days”
With dozens dead in demonstrations all across the country during the last several weeks, Iran now says that "riots" over...
- The street violence has led to dozens of deaths, mostly among protesters but also among the security forces
- State media characterized the unrest as attacks by "extremists" on police stations
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Visits, talks boost GCC-Asia trade ties
Traditionally, GCC trade was focused on the West. However, now it is moving to the East. This eastward shift is...
- China sees the Gulf countries as natural partners in implementing its Belt and Road initiative
- Relying on Asia is a positive strategy that exposes GCC economies to strong countries like China, India, and others
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Xi in control at China Congress, as ex-president Hu Jintao removed
Chinese President Xi Jinping locked in support for a historic third term in power at the Communist Party's Congress, but...
- The meeting of around 2,300 party delegates was meticulously choreographed.
- Xi is certain to be unveiled as general secretary after the first meeting of the new Central Committee.
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Foreign NGOs say new Israeli rules keep them from delivering Gaza aid
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Chinese-owned tanker hit by Houthi missile in Red Sea
The Panamanian-flagged, Chinese-owned and operated Huang Pu issued a distress call but did not request assistance, US Central Command said....
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UAE and Egypt presidents hold discussions in Cairo to boost ties
Cairo, Egypt-- UAE's President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his counterpart from Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met in...
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Three wounded in Israeli strikes in east Lebanon
Israel has been launching air strikes deeper into Lebanese territory for several weeks against Hizbollah positions, heightening the threat of...
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Israel military signals extended operation at Gaza hospital
Jerusalem--A top Israeli commander has said troops will continue their operation at Gaza's largest hospital Al-Shifa until the last Hamas...
- The operation in and around Al-Shifa hospital was launched by Israeli forces on Monday, saying senior Hamas operatives were based in the compound
- Days of heavy fighting have followed, with the military reporting about 170 Palestinian fighters killed and hundreds more arrested or questioned
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‘UAE strengthens Gaza support with humanitarian aid’
“The activation of the maritime corridor is crucial. It will serve as an essential lifeline for the people of Gaza,...
- UAE reaffirms solidarity with Gaza, launching significant humanitarian initiatives under Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's leadership.
- UAE's comprehensive humanitarian mission includes over 25,000 tons of aid, medical treatment for wounded children and cancer patients.
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Hamas official speaks of big gaps with Israel in truce talks
An official from the Palestinian resistance group with knowledge of the talks said that there is a deep divergence in...
- The talks over a ceasefire and possible exchange of hostages and prisoners resumed in Doha this week
- Israel believes about 130 hostages remain in the Gaza Strip, including 33 who are presumed dead