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Kerala film festival: Clearance for 19 including Palestinian films denied
The Union government on Monday, December 15, banned 19 films including some on Palestine from screening at the 30th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK). Some of these films are based on…
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Gaza hit as Israel ramps up West Bank raids
In the latest violation of the ceasefire, Israel struck Khan Younis in Gaza on Monday, December 15, along with heavy artillery shelling. According to a report by The Palestinian Information Center, heavy…
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Five, including 4 Indian expats win Rs 1 crore in Big Ticket draw
In the latest Big Ticket weekly e-draw on Sunday, December 14, five people, including four Indian expats, won Rs 1,23,48,360. Each winner took Rs 24,69,672 home. The five participants are Ali Alkaabi…
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26-year-old Palestinian man dies in Israel’s Ofer prison
A 26-year-old Palestinian man imprisoned since June this year died in jail on Sunday, December 14. The Palestinian Prisoners Affairs Commission and the Palestinian Prisoners Society confirmed the death of Sakhr Ahmad…
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Video: Indian man prays for Union min Kiren Rijiju in Makkah
An Indian man who was on an Umrah visit to Makkah, Saudi Arabia prayed for the well being of Union minister Kiren Rijjju. In a video shared on social media, the man…
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Gaza: Hamas confirms death of senior commander in Israeli attack
Hamas on Sunday, December 14 confirmed the killing of its senior commander Raed Saad in an Israeli attack in Gaza. This is a major death of a Hamas leader since the ceasefire…
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Trump vows retaliation after Syria attack kills 3 Americans
Damascus: President Donald Trump said Saturday that “we will retaliate” after two US service members and one American civilian were killed in a Syria attack that the US blames on the Islamic…
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‘My future is paralysed’: Gaza amputees struggle amid aid shortages
Gaza Strip: Sitting in her wheelchair, Haneen al-Mabhouh dreams of rebuilding her family, of cradling a new baby. She dreams of walking again. But with her leg gone, her life in Gaza…
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Martyred journalist Hossam Shabat’s brother dies after Israel denies medical aid
Hassan Shabat, the brother of slain Palestinian journalist Hossam Shabat, died on Friday, December 12, after Israel blocked medical aid from entering Gaza. According to Hassan’s family, Hasan’s deteriorating health needed his…
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Saudi Arabia prepares to launch air taxies in major cities
In a major step towards next-gen urban mobility, Saudi Arabia is preparing to launch air taxies in its major cities. The Kingdom is partnering with US based firm Archer Aviation for this…
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Pakistan, 7 others voice support for UNRWA’s humanitarian role in Gaza
Islamabad: Eight leading Muslim countries, including Pakistan, have expressed strong support for the UN relief agency for Palestinian refugees, saying its role in Gaza is “irreplaceable” amid an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. In…
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Tucker Carlson visits Palestinian refugees, accuses Israel of murdering children
American political commentator Tucker Carlson accused Israel of killing children in Palestine after the popular journalist visited some of the 2,000 refugees from Gaza housed in Qatar, marking his fiercest criticism to…
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Saudi Arabia beats Palestine in FIFA Arab Cup quarter final
Saudi Arabia defeated Palestine 2-1 in the FIFA Arab Cup quarterfinal at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar on Thursday, December 11. The match was drawn 1-1 in the normal time, and a…
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India-Oman trade pact gets cabinet nod, signing likely on Dec 17-18
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Friday approved a free trade agreement between India and Oman, which is expected to be signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Oman on December…
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Israeli TV channel host mocks Gaza’s winter hardships
In a disturbing incident, an Israeli TV channel has mocked people in Palestine suffering due to severe cold during winter. A participant on the show said, “If we survive till Sunday, we…
