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Video: Obama’s ex-adviser arrested under hate crime charges over Islamophobic rant
A former advisor to President Barack Obama has been arrested after making Islamophobic remarks against the children of the Gaza Strip to a Halal food cart vendor in New York City. 64-year-old…
- Middle East
Tunisian actress Hend Sabry resigns as WFP Goodwill Ambassador
Tunisian actress Hend Sabry has announced her resignation from her position as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations (UN) World Food Program (WFP) after nearly 13 years of work. This came…
- Middle East
No ceasefire, hostage release before Friday, says Israel
While the families of the Palestinian and Israeli prisoners, and the residents of the ravaged Gaza Strip await the implementation of the ceasefire, the Israeli authorities announced that there will be no…
- Middle East
EU to send more humanitarian aid to Gaza during four-day truce
The European Union Commission on Wednesday, November 22, said it will use the four-day truce in Gaza Strip to step up its humanitarian aid efforts. “The European Commission will do its utmost…
- Middle East
1K boats set to leave Turkey for Gaza waters in new ‘Freedom Flotilla’
About 1,000 international boats to leave Turkey on Thursday, November 23, for Gaza water in a bid to disrupt Israeli marine activity, Turkish media reported. This came in response to the ongoing…
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Qatar to donate Asian Cup ticket revenue to support Palestinians
Doha: The organising committee of the Asian Cup Qatar 2023, a continental football tournament, has decided to donate its revenue from ticket sales of the tournament to support relief campaigns for the…
- Middle East
UN cheif Guterres welcomes Israel-Hamas deal to release hostages
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday welcomed the agreement reached by Israel and Hamas to release hostages in Gaza, describing it as an “important step in the right direction” but…
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South African Parliament votes to shut Israel’s embassy, suspend ties
In the wake of increasing Israeli assault on the Gaza Strip since October 7, the South African Parliament has voted in favour of a resolution to shut down Israeli embassy in Pretoria…
- Middle East
Watch: Basketball player Kyrie Irving dons keffiyeh during post-match presser
Australian-American basketball player Kyrie Irving has made headlines for donning keffiyeh, a traditional Palestinian scarf, during a post-match press conference on Saturday. The gesture was a demonstration of solidarity with Palestinians and…
- Middle East
Ministers from Muslim countries to visit China to seek ceasefire in Gaza
Riyadh: Ministers from Arab and Muslim countries will embark on an international tour to world capitals on November 20, starting from China to seek an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The…
- India
India sends second batch of aid to Palestine: Jaishankar
India on Sunday, November 19, sent a second batch of humanitarian aid for the Palestinians suffering amid the war between Israel and Hamas militants, as confirmed by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.…
- Middle East
Explosions rock US bases in Syria: Reports
Damascus: Explosions rocked the Koniko gas plant, which is used by US forces as a base, in Syria’s eastern province of Deir al-Zour following a missile attack, a war monitor reported. There…
- Middle East
First batch of injured Gaza children arrives in UAE
The first batch of about 15 injured Palestinian children, along with their families from the Gaza Strip arrived on Saturday, November 18, at Abu Dhabi International Airport. This comes as part of…
- Middle East
Gaza death toll surpasses 12,000, including 5,000 children
Gaza: Gaza’s government media office has announced that the total number of Palestinian deaths in the enclave has exceeded 12,000 since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict on October 7. Ismail al-Thawabta,…
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UNRWA suspends water sources in central, southern Gaza
Gaza: The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has announced the suspension of dozens of drinking water and sewage facilities in the central and southern Gaza Strip due…
