UNRWA chief says Gaza aid airdrops will not stop ‘starvation’, solve food shortages
The humanitarian situation in the Palestinian territory has gravely deteriorated in recent days, with international NGOs warning of soaring malnutrition...
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UK starts online checks to stop children accessing harmful content
London, United Kingdom -- New UK age verification measures to prevent children accessing harmful online content came into force on...
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Sudan’s coup leader says army stepping back for civilian govt
The decision was taken "to make room for political and revolutionary forces and other national factions" to form a civilian...
- The decision was taken "to make room for political and revolutionary forces and other national factions" to form a civilian government
- Widespread international condemnation and aid cuts followed the putsch, the latest in the impoverished northeast African country
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Morocco puts migrants on trial for attempt to cross into Spain
The trial of 36 migrants accused of "illegally entering" Morocco started Monday but was immediately halted, lawyers said, days after...
- The hearing came 11 days after at least 23 migrants died during a mass attempt to enter Spain's Melilla enclave on Morocco's northern coast
- Another 29 migrants, including a minor, face a court hearing on July 13 on charges of "joining a criminal gang to organize and facilitate illegal immigration"
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Jordan, Japan ink pact to build AI ecosystem in Jordan
The two parties agreed on the general framework of the project in addition to a draft record of discussions and...
- The two parties agreed on the general framework of the project in addition to a draft record of discussions and the structure of the initial implementation
- The pact is in line with the objectives of the Jordanian Artificial Intelligence Policy seeks to adapt, deal and harness AI to serve the Jordanian economy
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Algeria marks 60 years of independence from France
The North African country won its independence following a gruelling eight-year war, which ended with the signing in March 1962...
- The North African country won its independence following a gruelling eight-year war, which ended with the signing in March 1962 of the Evian Accords
- On July 5 of the same year, days after 99.72 percent voted for independence in a referendum, Algeria finally broke free from colonial rule
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Iran orders complete shutdown as sandstorm hits Tehran
In April, Tehran's Air Quality Control Society said dust clouds originated from "countries to the west of Iran".
- While the region has always been battered by sandstorms, dust clouds have become more frequent and intense in recent years.
- The trend is linked to climate change and associated with overgrazing and deforestation, as well as the overuse of river water.
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CEPA with India, Israel, Indonesia to help UAE economic growth
The comprehensive economic partnership agreements (CEPA) signed by the UAE with India, Israel and Indonesia this year will help the...
- Comprehensive economic partnership agreements to help UAE's economy's growth by 2.6 percent by 2030
- The UAE is holding talks with several other countries for signing similar agreements
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Israeli fire likely killed Abu Akleh but it may not be intentional: US
Palestinians reject the findings. A senior Palestinian Authority official said "we will not allow attempts to conceal the truth or...
- Ballistic experts determined the bullet was badly damaged, which prevented a clear conclusion, said State Department spokesman Ned Price.
- A New York Times investigation found that the bullet was fired from near the location of an Israeli military convoy, likely by a soldier from an elite unit.
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Libya protests planned over power cuts, political deadlock
Libyans angered by rising prices, chronic power cuts and political deadlock planned further demonstrations Monday after a night of angry...
- Masked youths set alight car tires and blocked roads including a major coastal highway between central Tripoli and its western suburbs, but security forces did not intervene.
- Public anger has been fueled by power cuts that often last 18 hours amid soaring summer temperatures, despite Libya sitting on Africa's largest oil reserves.
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‘Displaced in Iraq to return to their homes by end of 2023’
The UNDP confirmed the implementation of 3,800 projects in five liberated Iraqi governorates and said that it is helping five...
- The UNDP said five million internally displaced persons in Iraq will be sent back to their areas
- The organization said 3,800 projects are being implemented in five liberated Iraqi governorates
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Bezos flays US President for call to lower gasoline prices
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has criticized President Joe Biden for calling on oil companies to lower sky-high gasoline prices, prompting...
- Soaring gasoline prices in US are sapping Biden's approval rating ahead of legislative elections
- White House Press Secretary said on Sunday that oil prices have dropped about $15 a barrel over the past month
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UNRWA chief says Gaza aid airdrops will not stop ‘starvation’, solve food shortages
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Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza as truce talks continue in Paris
The negotiations come after a plan for a post-war Gaza unveiled by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu drew criticism from...
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NORAD fighters intercept high-altitude balloon over US
WASHINGTON, US – A small balloon floating at a high altitude over the US state of Utah was intercepted by fighter...
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Pakistan greenlights construction of long-awaited Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline
Tehran, Iran - Pakistan has decided to link the gas pipeline from the country's Gwadar port city to the Iranian...
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US warns of environmental disaster from cargo ship hit by Houthi rebels
The attack on the Rubymar represents the most significant damage yet to be inflicted on a commercial ship since the...
- Rubymar, British-registered and Lebanese-operated cargo ship was damaged in a Sunday missile strike claimed by the Houthis
- US Central Command said the ship is anchored but slowly taking on water and has left an 18 mile oil slick
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Netanyahu plan for post-war Gaza draws US criticism
The plan lays out that, even after the war, the Israeli army would have "indefinite freedom" to operate throughout Gaza...
- The new plan came after an Israeli delegation arrived in Paris hoping to "unblock" truce discussions
- Netanyahu's plan envisages civil affairs in a post-war Gaza being run by Palestinian officials without links to Hamas
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WTO reforms essential to meet global challenges
“Japan and the UAE will deepen their cooperation beyond traditional areas such as energy and the economy to include a...
- WTO’s 13th Ministerial Conference: Scheduled in Abu Dhabi, aims to address global challenges and reforms.
- Japanese Minister Yoko Kamikawa stresses the need for WTO to transform and tackle global issues effectively.