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World Gaza civil defence says 26 killed in Israeli air strikes GAZA STRIP: Gaza’s civil defence agency said two pre-dawn Israeli air strikes on Thursday killed 26 people in Gaza... Published 23 May, 2024 03:59pm
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World Palestinians optimistic but wary after recognition moves GAZA STRIP: Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank on Wednesday welcomed the decision by Spain, Ireland and... Published 23 May, 2024 05:16am
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World 10 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in West Bank’s Jenin, Palestinian ministry says CAIRO: Israeli forces killed 10 Palestinians and wounded 25 others in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin since... Published 22 May, 2024 11:47pm
World Israeli aggression in Gaza brings urgency to two-state solution OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: More than seven months of Israeli aggression after Hamas attacks have highlighted the gulf... Published 22 May, 2024 07:38pm
World Norway, Ireland, Spain say will recognise Palestinian state OSLO: Norway, Ireland and Spain announced on Wednesday that they will recognise a Palestinian state, prompting... Updated 22 May, 2024 08:51pm
World Israeli forces raze parts of Gaza’s Jabalia, hit Rafah with airstrikes Israeli forces thrust deeper into Jabalia in northern Gaza on Tuesday, striking a hospital and destroying... Published 22 May, 2024 10:32am
World UN plans new routes for halted Gaza aid deliveries from US-built pier NEW YORK: The United Nations is planning new routes to distribute aid from a US-built pier in Gaza, a spokesperson... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
World WHO chief asks Israel to ease curbs on Gaza medical aid GENEVA: The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) called on Tuesday for Israel to lift restrictions on aid... Published 21 May, 2024 11:18pm
World Israel-Saudi normalisation needs Gaza quiet, discussion of Palestinian rule: US envoy JERUSALEM: Forging formal Israeli-Saudi relations as part of an emerging trilateral deal involving Washington would... Published 21 May, 2024 04:40pm
Life & Style Amal Clooney helped ICC weigh Gaza war crimes evidence WASHINGTON: Amal Clooney helped the International Criminal Court weigh evidence that led to the decision to seek... Updated 21 May, 2024 06:32pm
World Israeli army raids West Bank’s Jenin, Palestinians say seven killed JENIN: Israeli forces raided Jenin in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday in an operation that the Palestinian health... Published 21 May, 2024 01:38pm
World Funerary procession to be held for late president in Iran’s northwest TEHRAN: Iranians gathered on Tuesday to mourn at the funerary procession of president Ebrahim Raisi in the... Updated 21 May, 2024 10:06pm
World Israel, Hamas reject bid before ICC to arrest leaders for war crimes RAFAH: Israel and Hamas, engaged in heavy fighting in the Gaza Strip, both angrily rejected on Monday moves to... Updated 21 May, 2024 11:52am
World France backs ICC after prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israel’s Netanyahu PARIS: France backs the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the ‘fight against impunity’, its foreign ministry... Published 21 May, 2024 10:59am
World 35,562 Palestinians killed in Gaza offensive since Oct. 7 DUBAI: More than 35,562 Palestinians have been killed and 79,652 injured in the Israeli military offensive on Gaza... Published 20 May, 2024 05:41pm
World Strikes pound Gaza as Israel voices ‘duty’ to expand Rafah incursion RAFAH: Air strikes and shelling hit Gaza on Monday, witnesses said, as battles raged in the besieged territory’s... Published 20 May, 2024 05:35pm
World ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli PM, defence chief and 3 Hamas leaders Decision equates victim with executioner, Hamas official says Updated 20 May, 2024 10:12pm
Print Biden reaches out to Morehouse grads on Gaza to muted applause ATLANTA: US President Joe Biden told Morehouse College graduates not to give up on American democracy in a somber... Updated 20 May, 2024 08:39am
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World Two Israeli soldiers killed in south Gaza, military says JERUSALEM: Two Israeli soldiers were killed in a battle in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, the military said on... Published 20 May, 2024 12:02am
World Saudi crown prince, Biden aide discuss ‘semi-final’ security deal RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler and a top aide to US President Joe Biden have discussed a “semi-final” version... Published 19 May, 2024 05:25pm
World UN aid chief warns of ‘apocalyptic’ consequences of Gaza shortages DOHA: The stranglehold on aid reaching Gaza threatens an “apocalyptic” outcome, the UN’s humanitarian chief Martin... Published 19 May, 2024 05:10pm
World Iran confirms indirect talks with United States TEHRAN: Iran has confirmed that it held indirect talks with arch foe the United States in Oman despite the two... Published 19 May, 2024 02:39pm
World Deadly bombs hit Gaza as US security envoy visits Israel RAFAH: An Israeli strike in Gaza killed 31 people Sunday, the Palestinian civil defence agency said, as US National... Updated 19 May, 2024 10:58pm
World Saudi crown prince, US national security adviser meet on Gaza, bilateral deal CAIRO: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met to discuss... Published 19 May, 2024 10:21am