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Israeli families breach Gaza fence to bring back hostages
Families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza took a dramatic step on Thursday, August 29, and crossed the border fence near the Israeli town of Nir Am. The angry families expressed their…
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EU proposes sanctions on Israeli settlers after deadly West Bank attack
Following a recent brutal attack by Israeli settlers on a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank, EU Foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell plans to propose sanctions against those who facilitate such…
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Iraq exports over 108 million barrels of crude oil in July
Iraq exported about 108.053 million barrels of crude oil in July, the country’s Oil Ministry announced on Thursday. During the month, about 106.125 million barrels were exported from oil fields in central…
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Israeli army withdraws from West Bank’s Tubas after 30-hour operation
The Israeli army withdrew from the city of Tubas in northern West Bank after a 30-hour military operation, Palestinian security sources have said. The army withdrew from the Far’a refugee camp south…
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Hezbollah claims suicide drone attack on Israeli military site
Beirut: Hezbollah has claimed that it had launched a suicide drone attack on the headquarters of the 210th Golan Division of the Israeli army, achieving a “direct” hit. “In response to the…
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Israel, Hamas agree to pauses for polio vaccinations in Gaza: WHO
United Nations: Israel and Hamas have agreed to three separate, zoned three-day pauses in fighting in the Gaza Strip for the polio vaccination campaign, a World Health Organization (WHO) official has said.…
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UAE offers amnesty, discounted airfares for overstaying visa holders
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Federal Authority For Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has announced a visa amnesty program, offering discounted flight tickets to illegal residents who decide to leave…
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Israel security cabinet to meet today after Hamas leader’s call for suicide bombing
Tel Aviv: After former Hamas Chief Khaled Mashal called for resumption of suicide bombings, the Israeli security cabinet will meet on Thursday to discuss the situation. The Arab media reported that in…
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French prez opens Paris 2024 Paralympic Games with star-studded event
French President Emmanuel Macron officially opened the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games during a colourful opening ceremony held at the iconic Place de la Concorde square on Wednesday evening. August 28. The…
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Egypt, Arab League condemn Israeli military raids on northern West Bank
The Arab Republic of Egypt has strongly condemned the Israeli military incursions into the northern West Bank which is currently under Israeli occupation, according to Egypt Today reports. In a statement released…
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Saudi Arabia’s Wahba Crater among UNESCO’s top 100 geological landmarks
Saudi Arabia’s Wahba Crater has achieved international recognition, after being nominated among the top 100 geological landmarks worldwide by UNESCO and the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS). Saudi Geological Survey (SGS)…
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EAM Jaishankar receives Israel’s Director General, talks of situation in West Asia
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday received Director General Yaakov Blitshtein of Israel in Delhi where the two noted the development of India-Israel cooperation. Jaishankar said that they exchanged views on…
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US cracks down on entities, individuals contributing to violence in West Bank
The United States intensified its crackdown on entities and individuals who are contributing to violence and instability in the West Bank, announcing new sanctions on Wednesday. The US State Department in a…
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Security Council extends mandate of United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon
The Security Council on Wednesday extended the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) until 31 August 2025, stressing the importance of—and the need to achieve—a comprehensive, just and…
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Israel Defense Force recovers body of soldier from Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed on Wednesday evening it had recovered the body of a soldier who was abducted on October 7. “The fighter fell in battle during the terrorist attack on…
