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EU foreign ministers agree on plans to sanction Israeli settlers

BrusselscTypeface:> EU foreign ministers agreed on plans to sanction extremist Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank for the first time multiple diplomats told DPA on Monday. The EUsanctions involve a travel ban and asset freeze and are

Mar 19, 2024
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Iraqi armed faction claims attack on Israeli base in Golan Heights

AgenciesThe Islamic Resistance in Iraq a coalition of pro-Iran armed groups says it launched a drone attack at an Israeli airbase in the occupied Golan Heights.There were no immediate reports of the attack by the Isr

Mar 19, 2024
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Palestinian PM rejects foreign presence in Gaza

AgenciesThe Palestinian caretaker prime minister has rejected any attempt to install foreign security companies inside Gaza.There are those who want self-administration of Gaza and there are those who are working t

Mar 19, 2024
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‘Rafah invasion must be stopped’

AgenciesChristopher Lockyear sectretary-general of Mdecins Sans Frontires also known as Doctors Without Borders is currently on a trip to visit the organisations team in the Gaza Strip.He described seeing a sea of humanity upon entering Gaza through the Rafah crossing saying that people are everyw

Mar 19, 2024
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Israeli forces storm Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital

Agencies Israels military forces have stormed al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City with tanks and heavy gunfire resulting in deaths and injuries Palestinian officials have said.The Israeli military said in a statement on Monday that it is conducting a precise operation at the medical facility. Gazas Ministry

Mar 19, 2024
A picture released by the North Korean State News Agency (KCNA) shows North Korean leader Kim Jong-un with his daughter guiding military drills of air-borne units of the Korean People's Army. (DPA)

Pyongyang launches ballistic missiles towards Sea of Japan

dpaSeoul North Korea has fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles towards the East Sea also known as the Sea of Japan the South Korean military said on Monday.North Korea launched at least three missiles from the Pyongyang area around 8am on Monday (2300 GMT Sunday) South Korean news agency Yonha

Mar 19, 2024
Desperate Palestinians gather outside UNRWA warehouse in Gaza City.

War in Gaza a graveyard for humanitarian law: EU diplomat

dpaBrusselsThe war in Gaza has become a graveyard for many of the most important principles of humanitarian law EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Monday.The European Unions top diplomat described the conflict in the Gaza strip as the greatest open air graveyard in reference to civilian casualties among the Palestinian populat

Mar 19, 2024
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Paris mobilizes further forces after teen killed in police chase

dpaParis The Paris Prefect of police Laurent Nuez has ordered the mobilization of additional forces after dozens of young people attacked a police station in a Paris suburb following the death of an 18-year-old during a police pursuit.From midday on Monday another 100 police officers were expected to arrive in the La Courneuve suburb to prevent fur

Mar 19, 2024
Counter-demonstrators stand across the street from the Russian Consulate General in Bonn in Germany as expatriate Russians head to cast their ballots for the 2024 presidential election. (DPA)

West slams fraught Russian election as China’s Xi congratulates Putin

dpaMoscowWestern governments came out onMonday to condemn RussianPresident Vladimir Putins landslide win in a vote they say was neither free nor fair while China Moscows main ally amid increased international isolation sent congratulations.With all of the ballots counted the electoral commission awarded Putin a landslide win of 87.28 perce

Mar 19, 2024
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New Jersey siege ends after US gunman kills three in Pennsylvania

LevittowncTypeface:> A suspected gunman in a series of deadly shootings in Pennsylvania has been captured alive in neighbouring New Jersey US police said.The police said the suspect shot three people dead in Levittown on Saturday before fleeing across state lines to the home in nearby Trenton. Residents were home when the suspect entered the house but they were later safely eva

Mar 18, 2024
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi (R) receives President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, in Cairo. (DPA)

Egypt won’t allow displacement of Palestinians: Sisi

Egypts President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has said his country would not allow the forced displacement of the Palestinians from Gaza according to a statement from his spokesman.He made the remarks during a meeting with Ursula von der Leyen the head of the European Commission.Sisi stressed the necessity of reaching a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and reaffirmed Egypt

Mar 18, 2024
The lifeless body of a Palestinian is pulled from the rubble as residents of the area carry out search and rescue works in Deir el-Balah. (Anadolu)

Netanyahu again rejects calls for Gaza ceasefire

Tel AVIVcTypeface:> Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu again rejected calls for an end to the war in Gaza at the start of the regular Israeli cabinet meeting in Jerusalem on Sunday.If we end the war now before our goals have been achieved this will mean that Israel has lost the war Netanyahu said. He added that he would not permit this for as long as Israels objectiv

Mar 18, 2024
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Niger’s junta ends military co-operation with US

dpaNiameyNigers juntathe National Council for the Safeguarding of the Homeland (CNSP)has cancelled itsmilitary cooperation agreement with the United States with immediate effect. The announcement made by CNSP spokesman Colonel Amadou Abdramane was broadcast late Saturday and comes a day after a high-levelvisit by a US delegation to the West Af

Mar 18, 2024
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At least 21 dead in a traffic accident in southern Afghanistan

IslamabadcTypeface:> At least 21 people died in a traffic accident in Afghanistans southern Helmand province local officials said on Sunday.Another 38 people were wounded in the accident that happened along the Herat - Kandahar highway in the Greshk district the provincial information and culture department said in a statement. Local police said that the accident was initia

Mar 18, 2024
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Indian Navy says it has freed cargo ship from Somali pirates

New DELHIcColor:> The Indian Navy says it has freed the crew of a cargo ship from the hands of Somali pirates almost three months after they were attacked.All 17 crew members on board the MV Ruen were released unharmed and 35 pirates surrendered the Indian Navy said on Saturday evening on the social media platform X formerly Twitter. The ship was intercepted in the Arabi

Mar 18, 2024
Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz (L) speaks with Jordan's King Abdullah II (R) during their meeting in Akaba, Jordan. (DPA)

Jordanian king warns of ‘tragic’ Gaza scene at Scholz meeting

dpaCairoKing Abdullah II of Jordan on Sunday warned ofthe tragic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip at a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholzthe Jordanian royal court said.At their talks held at Jordans port city of Aqaba the monarch underlined the importance of intensified efforts to protect civilians and provide adequate

Mar 18, 2024
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MoPH intensifies measures to ensure food safety

QNADohaThe Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has intensified control over local food and its outlets to ensure the safety of products that are handled marketed and consumed during the Holy Month of Ramadan in addition to tightening control over food consignments imp

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EAA Foundation, Awqaf honour student achievers at special iftar

Tribune News NetworkDohaThe Education Above All Foundation (EAA) and the General Directorate of Endowments (Awqaf) hosted a celebratory iftar for beneficiaries of the Qatar Scholarship programme. This years event is marked by the introduction of more than 100 new s

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Coach Lopez names Qatar squad for double-header against Kuwait

Tribune News NetworkDohaHead coach Marquez Lopez announced the 25-man Qatar squad that will face Kuwait twice this month in the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 joint qualifiers.Its Lopezs first squad after being confirmed as

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Oil prices inch higher amid attacks on Russian facilities

Agencies LondonBrent crude briefly topped $86 per barrel on Monday for the first time since November before pulling back as Ukraine stepped up its attacks on Russian energy infrastructure.Brent crude oil futures for May delivery were up 51 cents at $85.

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