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World US and allies plan more Iran sanctions; Israel war cabinet to meet again WASHINGTON/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The US and its allies planned fresh sanctions against Iran over its unprecedented... Published 17 Apr, 2024 11:11am
World Aid to Gaza has increased dramatically, White House’s Kirby says WASHINGTON: Humanitarian aid getting into the Gaza Strip has increased by a large amount in the last few days, White... Published 15 Apr, 2024 06:24pm
World Israel vows to press on with aggression in Gaza after Iran attack PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES: Israel launched dozens of air strikes on Gaza overnight, Hamas said Monday, as the army... Updated 15 Apr, 2024 12:55pm
World Thousands gather in Iran in show of support for attack on Israel TEHRAN: Thousands of Iranians took to the streets of Iran early Sunday in a show of support for the unprecedented... Published 14 Apr, 2024 01:04pm
World China 'deeply concerned' about escalation after Iran strikes Israel BEIJING: China is “deeply concerned” about escalating tensions in the Middle East after Iran launched drones and... Updated 14 Apr, 2024 07:46pm
World Israel says Hamas has rejected hostage deal proposal OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Hamas group has rejected the latest proposal for a deal to return Israeli hostages and Israel... Published 14 Apr, 2024 10:14am
World 33,686 Palestinians killed in Israeli aggression since October 7 CAIRO: Israel’s military aggression in the Gaza Strip has killed at least 33,686 Palestinians and wounded 76,309... Updated 13 Apr, 2024 05:47pm
World 33,634 Palestinians killed in Israel’s offensive in Gaza since Oct.7, Gaza health ministry says DUBAI: At least 33,634 Palestinians have been killed and 76,214 injured in Israel’s military offensive in Gaza since... Updated 12 Apr, 2024 11:07pm
World UK foreign minister warns of ‘real’ Gaza famine threat LONDON: British Foreign Secretary David Cameron on Sunday warned the “prospect of famine is real” in Gaza, as a... Published 07 Apr, 2024 03:09pm
World Israeli troops recover slain Gaza hostage, Egypt to host new truce talks JERUSALEM: Israel said on Saturday its special forces had recovered the body of a hostage killed while being held... Published 06 Apr, 2024 11:02pm
World 32,226 Palestinians killed in Israel aggression since Oct. 7, health ministry says DUBAI: At least 32,226 Palestinians have been killed and 74,518 injured in Israel’s military aggression in Gaza... Updated 24 Mar, 2024 09:28pm
World Global condemnation follows deadly Israeli gunfire near aid convoy GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories: Global condemnation flowed on Friday after Israeli forces in war-ravaged Gaza... Published 02 Mar, 2024 04:16am
World Israel discusses next steps in truce talks as Gaza desperation deepens OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s war cabinet has discussed the next steps for negotiations towards a hostage deal and... Updated 25 Feb, 2024 03:45pm
World Israel, Hamas seek ceasefire deal GAZA STRIP: Dozens of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip have been killed in the latest Israeli strikes, the Hamas-run... Published 25 Feb, 2024 04:52am
World UN Security Council vote on Gaza faces threat of US veto UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council will vote on a new draft resolution Tuesday calling for an immediate... Published 20 Feb, 2024 12:33pm
World UK’s Prince William to recognise Middle East suffering, office says LONDON: Britain’s Prince William will carry out a number of engagements to “recognise the human suffering” caused by... Published 20 Feb, 2024 10:50am
World At World Court, Palestinians demand end of Israeli occupation THE HAGUE: Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki on Monday demanded an immediate end to Israel’s occupation... Updated 19 Feb, 2024 05:00pm
World Gaza’s second-largest hospital ‘completely out of service’, health ministry says CAIRO: The Gaza Strip’s second-largest hospital has been put “completely out of service”, a spokesperson for the... Published 18 Feb, 2024 02:17pm
World Benjamin Netanyahu pledges 'safe passage' for Rafah civilians WASHINGTON: Benjamin Netanyahu says in an interview airing Sunday that the Israeli military will provide “safe... Updated 11 Feb, 2024 02:09pm
World Hamas proposes 135-day Gaza truce with complete Israeli withdrawal DOHA/TEL AVIV/GAZA: Hamas has proposed a ceasefire plan that would quiet the guns in Gaza for four-and-a-half... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:16pm
World Emmanuel Macron hosts tribute to French victims of Hamas attack on Israel PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday is to hold a ceremony paying tribute to the French victims of the... Published 07 Feb, 2024 12:05pm
World Gaza mediators search for ‘final formula’ for Israel, Hamas ceasefire DOHA/GAZA: US, Qatari and Egyptian mediators prepared a diplomatic push to bridge differences between Israel and... Updated 07 Feb, 2024 02:09pm
World Antony Blinken heads to Egypt to seek ‘enduring end’ to Gaza war GAZA STRIP: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was due in Egypt on Tuesday as part of a Middle East crisis tour... Updated 06 Feb, 2024 07:58pm
World Italy will become a target should it join attacks against Yemen, Houthi leader says ROME: Italy will become a target if it takes part in attacks against Yemen, a senior official from Yemen’s... Updated 05 Feb, 2024 05:32pm
World Antony Blinken heads to Mideast to press for truce GAZA STRIP: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken headed to the Middle East for another crisis tour on Monday in a... Published 05 Feb, 2024 12:52pm
World 27,365 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza since October 7 DUBAI: A total of 27,365 Palestinians have been killed and 66,630 have been injured in Israeli strikes on Gaza since... Updated 04 Feb, 2024 10:09pm
World More Palestinians displaced as Israel battles Hamas in south Gaza DOHA/GAZA: Medical facilities are at risk of collapse in Khan Younis, the southern Gaza city now at the focus of... Updated 28 Jan, 2024 10:58pm
World Israeli aggression on Gaza’s Khan Yunis after deadly shelling hits UN shelter GAZA STRIP: Israeli aggression that included air strikes and ground operations were focused Thursday on the Gazan... Updated 25 Jan, 2024 10:24pm
World US deplores deadly attack on UN shelter in Gaza WASHINGTON: The White House has condemned Wednesday’s deadly shelling of a UN shelter in southern Gaza, reiterating... Published 25 Jan, 2024 10:39am