US still wants talks with Iran on Sunday: US official
Washington, United States - The United States still hopes to hold talks Sunday with Iran, even after Israel launched a...
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UN to vote on calling for unconditional Gaza ceasefire
Like the text blocked by Washington to protect its Israeli allies, the draft resolution before the General Assembly calls for...
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IsDB and OIC keen to boost cooperation
Both institutions will work toward supporting economic and social development in member countries.
- IsDB is organizing a forum in Tashkent on Sept. 2 on post-Covid 19 situation.
- Both institutions will work toward supporting economic and social development in member countries.
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Confusion over Ukraine jet ‘hijacking’ in Kabul
Ukraine’s deputy foreign minister Yevgeny Yenin told the independent Hromadske radio station that a Ukrainian plane had been "hijacked" in...
- Ukraine spokesman Oleg Nikolenko said no Ukrainian planes hijacked in Kabul or elsewhere.
- Three planes Kiev chartered to evacuate its citizens from Afghanistan safely returned to the country.
Algeria severs diplomatic ties with Morocco
Algeria blamed the Moroccan support for one of the groups which seeks autonomy in Algeria's Kabylie region
- Algeria blamed the Moroccan support for one of the groups which seeks autonomy in Algeria's Kabylie region
- Historically, the relations between North African neighbours have been strained
UAE, Israel ink deal for digital health solutions
DHI 2048 organisation launched in UAE is the part of latest cooperation to strengthen the ties between the UAE and...
- DHI 2048 organisation launched in UAE is the part of latest cooperation to strengthen the ties between the UAE and Israel
- Over Two billion dollars to be deployed in the next four years on healthcare equipment, training and AI based technologies
Fighting in Syria’s Daraa displaces 38,000: UN
Clashes between the two sides since late July have marked the biggest challenge yet to the Russian-brokered deal that returned...
- Clashes between the two sides since late July have marked the biggest challenge yet to the Russian-brokered deal that returned the southern province to government control
- The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that government forces are restricting the entry of goods into Daraa al-Balad
Oman lifts travel ban on India, Pakistan, Bangladesh
Fully-vaccinated passengers from 21 countries can now travel to Oman, according to a new circular issued by the country’s Civil...
- All those coming to Oman are required to present a Covid-19 vaccine certificate
- The certificate must contain a QR Code stating that they have received two doses of an Oman-approved vaccine
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Israeli fire kills Palestinian boy in West Bank
On Monday, Israel launched airstrikes against Gaza after incendiary balloons launched from the strip started fires in the country’s south....
- The latest escalation of tension follows weekend border clashes in which dozens were injured.
- In May, Israeli airstrikes against Gaza killed 260 Palestinians, while munitions fired by militants killed 13 people in Israel.
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Tunisian parliament’s suspension extended
President Kais Saied's also extended an order lifting immunity for the country’s lawmakers.
- His decision to sack government and suspend parliament last month has sparked condemnation.
- President Kais Saied's also extended an order lifting immunity for the country’s lawmakers.
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Developing countries to get $275bn of IMF reserves
Managing Director IMF Kristalina Georgieva said the largest allocation in history, about $650 billion in Special Drawing Rights, was a...
- The IMF's last SDR distribution came in 2009 when member countries received $250 billion in SDR reserves to help ease the global financial crisis.
- The possibility of a new trust is being explored, which could use channeled SDRs to help the most vulnerable countries with structural transformation.
Russia, Turkey to sign new S-400 missile contract
Turkey's initial purchase of S-400s from Russia soured relations with the US and its NATO allies
- Turkey's initial purchase of S-400s from Russia soured relations with the US and its NATO allies
- The United States sanctioned Ankara and has threatened to impose more sanctions if the country bought more major military systems from Moscow
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Macron says fighting terror does not mean ‘to flatten Gaza’
President Emmanuel Macron told the France 5 broadcaster, "We cannot let the idea take root that an efficient fight against...
Israel orders more evacuations of Gaza’s main southern city: UN
The Israeli army said Wednesday that "ground, aerial and naval operations were carried out on dozens of terrorists and terrorist...
West Bank crisis escalates while focus stays on Gaza
With the world's eyes on the Gaza Strip, the escalating violence in the West Bank represents an underreported yet critical...
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World Food Program transfers Gaza aid from Jordan via Israeli border
"Delivering food from Jordan, to Gaza through Kerem Shalom crossing, will increase the volume and speed of food reaching the...
- The arrival of the 46-truck convoy, carrying more than 750 tons of goods, came after "weeks of coordination with all parties," WFP said
- "Establishing a corridor through Jordan will increase the flow of aid and remove some of the pressure and congestion we are currently facing," said an official
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Israeli strikes kill 12 in Rafah amid truce, hostage deal efforts
"Twelve martyrs and dozens of wounded, including women and children, were recovered from under the rubble when a house and...
- The Qatar-based Hamas chief, Ismail Haniyeh, arrived in Cairo for discussions on the "aggression in the Gaza Strip and other matters", the group said in a statement.
- Haniyeh -- who earlier met Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian -- was heading a "high-level delegation" to Egypt, a frequent mediator between Israel and Palestine.
EU reaches agreement on reforming bloc’s migration laws
Spain, which chaired the lengthy negotiations in its role holding the EU presidency, said on X, formerly Twitter: "A political...
- The reform includes speedier vetting of irregular arrivals, creating border detention centres, and accelerated deportation for rejected asylum applicants
- The accord still needs to be formally approved by the European Council, representing the 27 EU member countries, and the European Parliament before it enters the bloc's lawbooks