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Watch: UAE launches ‘Subsidised Bread’ initiative to support Gazans
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched a ‘Subsidised Bread’ initiative as part of Operation ‘Chivalrous Knight 3’ to address the severe bread shortage in Gaza Strip. This humanitarian initiative aims to…
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Spain bars Israeli firms from 2025 defense expo over attacks on Gaza, Lebanon
Spain has barred Israeli companies from attending the 2025 International Defense and Security Exhibition (FEINDEF), which is scheduled to be held in Madrid from May 12-14, 2025. The announcement was made by…
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Israeli cabinet approves 2025 budget with tax hikes to support military spending
Jerusalem: Israel’s cabinet approved a 2025 wartime budget on Friday, detailing measures and tax increases to bolster military spending for ongoing operations in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon. The 607.4-billion-shekel (162 billion…
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Egyptian army denies reports about helping Israel in military operations
Cairo: The Egyptian armed forces refuted claims circulating on social media that they were involved in supporting Israel’s military operations. The army said in a post on the platform X that “there…
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Iran, Algeria urge efforts to stop Middle East conflict
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his Algerian counterpart, Ahmed Attaf, called for effective efforts to stop Israel’s “genocide in Gaza and aggression against Lebanon.” During a phone call on…
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White House cautions Iran against responding to Israel’s retaliation
Washington: The White House has cautioned Iran against responding to Israel’s retaliation, saying that the US will support Israel in defending itself if Iran chooses to respond. “Iran should not respond to…
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Northern Gaza’s Beit Lahia declared ‘disaster’ zone amid Israeli siege
The municipality in the city of Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip on Wednesday, October 30, declared the town a “disaster” zone as a result of the ongoing Israeli war of…
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Spain cancels ammunition deal with Israeli firm over Gaza war
The Spanish government has cancelled a 6.5 million Euros contract with Israeli military company Guardian LTD to purchase ammunition for its Civil Guard police force, citing ongoing Israeli atrocities in Gaza Strip.…
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Lebanon files UN complaint against Israeli attacks on health sector
Beirut: Lebanon’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs filed a complaint to the UN Security Council through its UN mission, condemning Israeli attacks on Lebanon’s health sector between October 8, 2023, and October 24,…
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Israel will bear consequences for attacking Iran: FM
Tehran: Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has said that Israel will bear the consequences for attacking Iran, according to a statement released by the Iranian Foreign Ministry. At a meeting in…
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Israel’s UNRWA ban sparks global concern, gets strong backing at home
Jerusalem: France, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Japan, Germany, and South Korea on Tuesday, October 29 expressed deep concern over Israel’s decision to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)…
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Israel signs $537 mn deal to boost laser defence system
Jerusalem: The Israeli Defence Ministry said that it has signed a 2-billion-shekel ($537 million) deal to expand the production of the Iron Beam laser interception system, which is expected to join Israel’s…
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Knesset passes law banning UNRWA from operating in Israel
Jerusalem: The Israeli parliament, the Knesset, has passed a law prohibiting the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) from operating in Israel. Israel’s state-owned…
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Iraq lodges UN complaint over Israel’s using of airspace to attack Iran
Baghdad: Iraq on Monday, October 28, lodged a complaint with the United Nations (UN) regarding Israel’s use of its airspace in its attack on Iran, claiming it is a “flagrant” violation of…
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Lebanon receives aid from countries amid continuous Hezbollah-Israeli war
Beirut: Lebanon continued to receive donations from different countries to support the Lebanese government amid the escalation of the Hezbollah-Israeli conflict. Lebanon received a second airplane from Pakistan carrying 17 tons of…