MANHATTAN: UNSC is expected to vote Tuesday (19th of Feb, 2024) on an Algerian resolution for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Israel’s deadly war against Gaza, although the United States again appeared set to block it. Algeria, the only Arab member of the Council, circulated an initial draft resolution more than two weeks ago. But […]
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LONDON: From tweed to the iconic low-rise jeans of the early 2000s, London Fashion Week unveiled a spectrum of styles on Friday, kicking off its 40th season which has been dimmed by the UK’s gloomy economy. Some 60 designers, ranging from rising talents to renowned brands like Burberry, will show their new designs over five […]
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KIRYAT MALAKHI: Two people were killed in Israel when a gunman opened fire on a crowded bus stop near the southern town of Kiryat Malakhi on Friday (16th Feb, 2024), a hospital and police said. Two people who were brought to Kaplan Medical Center had been declared dead, a spokeswoman for the facility told the […]
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Germany, France, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Turkiye and Egypt have called on Israel to stop the ongoing offensive in Rafah and work for a ceasefire to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In a telephone call the French President asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the Gaza death toll is intolerable and operations there […]
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WASHINGTON: As rich countries struggle to adjust to an era of mass migration, authorities often focus on lethal sea routes out of Africa to Europe and the long-standing flow north from impoverished Latin American countries. But of the nearly 2.5 million crossings recorded by US Customs and Border Protection in fiscal year 2023, 1.26 million […]
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WASHINGTON: After meeting with US President Joe Biden, Jordan’s King Abdullah has called for a full and “lasting ceasefire” to end the current war in the besieged Gaza Strip, as Israel prepares to launch a ground offensive into the crowded southern city of Rafah. King Abdullah’s call followed a meeting with Biden at the White […]
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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and key Arab states have called for an immediate end to the war on the Gaza Strip by declaring a complete ceasefire to ensure the protection of civilians in accordance with international humanitarian law. A consultative meeting on Gaza chaired by Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan here and attended by leaders […]
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ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has successfully completed the printing of 260 million ballot papers for all constituencies in the country ahead of the 2024 elections.8 Feb Polls: According to ECP spokesman, “National Assembly ballots are identifiable by green paper, whereas Provincial Assembly ballots are printed on white paper. Except for 31 districts, […]
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MANHATTAN: UNSC is set to hold an “urgent” meeting Monday afternoon on the US strikes in Iraq and Syria, which it reportedly launched in retaliation for the death of three American soldiers. Russia requested the meeting to discuss the attacks launched by Washington against Iran-backed groups it has accused of attacking US troops in the […]
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MANHATTAN: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called his organization’s Palestinian refugee agency the “backbone” of Gaza aid on Wednesday (31st of Jan, 2024) after several countries suspended funding over Israeli claims 12 UNRWA staffers participated in the 7th October attacks. “Yesterday, I met with donors to listen to their concerns and to outline the steps […]
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