Israel says Hamas ‘weaponising suffering in Gaza’ as aid workers killed
Israel charged on Thursday that Hamas was "weaponising suffering in Gaza" after a US and Israeli-backed charity accused the Palestinian...
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Israel urges Egypt to block Gaza-bound activist convoys
Israel's defence minister on Wednesday called on Egypt to block two pro-Palestinian activist convoys planning to head to Egypt's Rafah...
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Qatar to give $10m per month to Gaza families in aid
Each of about 100,000 needy families in the governorates of the Gaza Strip would receive $100 per month in cash.
- Qatar will transfer the aid funds before the end of August
- The distribution of these funds will start in the month of September
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Afghan evacuees touch down in UAE
About 5,000 Afghan nationals believed to be at risk due to the current crisis will be resettled in the UK.
- The UK plans calling back 2,000 Britons and Afghan employees in the days ahead.
- About 5,000 Afghan nationals believed to be at risk due to the current crisis will be resettled in the UK.
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US to help Lebanon procure electricity
Lebanon has been struggling with fuel shortages for a couple of months, which has led to protracted power outages.
- The economic crisis in Lebanon is so dire that the World Bank has said it is among the 10 worst of its kind since the mid-1800s.
- The global body also said the crisis could be among the top three in the world if it was not addressed immediately
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Iran, China to discuss ways to expand cooperation
Iranian President Raisi told Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping his government would prioritize the expansion of bilateral relations.
- Iran has bought 1 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine from China, whose export it asked to be expedited
- Chinese Premier Xi Jinping said his country would put in the maximum effort to help Iran receive the vaccines
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IMF suspends Afghanistan’s access to SDR resources
The IMF is expected to complete a $650 billion allocation of Special Drawing Rights, the fund’s unit of exchange based...
- IMF says the SDR has been suspended because there is no clarity at present on the recognition of the government in Afghanistan.
- The war-ravaged country could access around $440 million in new monetary reserves.
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Why Covid-19 jolted some Arab states?
The flaws in the health systems of some MENA countries such as Tunisia, Lebanon and Jordan, which were struggling with...
- Tunisia's healthcare system appeared crumbling under the weight of recent infections caused by the Delta variant.
- The Lebanese government's failure to pay dues to be public and private hospitals aggravated the Covid-19 crisis.
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Egypt ties up with Sudan to map geothermal energy potential
The two countries will also expand the installation of fixed and mobile seismic stations.
- With the world moving away from fossil fuels, countries across the world are turning to alternate sources of energy
- This cooperation could help Sudan along those lines, as it looks to power more and more industries and households
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US sanctions hamper medicine purchase, says Iran
Iran is currently experiencing its worst wave of new Covid-19 infections, in what is the third wave of the pandemic...
- According to official figures, the seven-day average of new cases in the country was almost 40,000 on Tuesday
- Till date, Iran has seen more than 4.5 million cases of Covid-19 infections, with more than 99,000 deaths so far
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Afghanistan will be ruled by a council: Taliban leader
The insurgent group has made no official statement on the structure of their government even as a key Taliban member...
- Former Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani has said that he was “in talks” to return home.
- UAE said on Ghani has been received in the country on humanitarian grounds.
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Lebanon buries victims of fuel tank blast
The explosion on Sunday in the Akkar region scorched crowds clamoring for petrol that the army was distributing in light...
- The kin of victims criticized the political leadership of the country.
- Nearly 80 people were injured in the blast, many with burns that further overwhelmed hospitals struggling to function without electricity.
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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...
Malaysia bans Israeli-flagged ships over Gaza war
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in a statement said that ships bound for Israel will also be barred from loading cargo...
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Strong Russia ties a strategic choice, says Xi Jinping
The Chinese president called for deeper bilateral cooperation during a meeting with Russia's Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Beijing. The...
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Hamas chief to visit Egypt for Gaza ceasefire talks
According to a source close to the Palestinian Islamist group, Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh is set to visit Egypt on...
- The talks will focus on ending "aggression and the war" and the release of prisoners
- Haniyeh's visit will be his second to Egypt since the start of the war on October 7
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‘Qatar plays crucial role in enhancing transparency’
"Uzbekistan is eager to strengthen its cooperative relationship with Qatar, particularly in anti-corruption efforts. Qatar has achieved advanced rankings and...
- Uzbekistan's Deputy Minister Ilkhom Norkulov commends Qatar's leadership in anti-corruption, applauding its efforts to enhance transparency and uphold the rule of law.
- The Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani ACE Award, hosted by Uzbekistan in its 7th edition, symbolizes Qatar's dedication to combating corruption globally, Norkulov adds.
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GCC in the crossfire amid growing US-China tech war
Amid ongoing US-China technological rivalry, Gulf countries face crucial choices in balancing their economic and technological relations with both superpowers.
- Amid ongoing US-China technological rivalry, Gulf countries face crucial choices in balancing their economic and technological relations with both superpowers.
- The semiconductor battle, with Abu Dhabi-based G42 cutting its ties with Huawei, is a prime example of the region’s strategic maneuvering in this global power play.