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Over 50 Al Jazeera journalists attacked since October 7, media network says amid global condemnation of Israel’s actions

Israel has ramped up attacks on Al Jazeera and other media in recent months as it has faced protests over its handling of the war in Gaza. According to the network's Jerusalem bureau chief Walid Omary, there have been more than 50 attacks against Al Jazeera journalists since October 7th, 2023 alone.

Israel intensifies attacks on Rafah, hits 11 homes, 22 killed

Israel intensifies attacks on Rafah, killing at least 22 Palestinians including eight children. The bombings come after Hamas fired rockets at the Karem Abu Salem crossing, killing three Israeli soldiers.

Israeli cabinet votes to shut down Al Jazeera’s operations in the country

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet voted unanimously to close Al Jazeera’s operations in Israel, weeks after Israel’s parliament passed a law allowing the temporary closure of foreign broadcasters considered to be a threat to national security during the months-long genocidal war in Gaza.

India covertly funded preferred candidates in 2021 Canadian election: report

The public inquiry investigating foreign interference in Canada released an interim report on Friday that suggests the Indian government may have attempted, through its proxy agents, to covertly provide financial support to selected candidates during the general election in 2021.

Canadian police make arrests in killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar

Police in Canada have made arrests in the killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, months after authorities...

Libya flood: More than 5,000 dead, death toll ‘rising by the hour’

At least 5,200 people have died in Libya and thousands more are feared dead after the devastating storm that hit the North African country three days ago, according to the interior ministry of eastern Libya’s administration.

Libya floods: At least 150 killed, prime minister says 2,000 people believed dead

At least 2,000 people are feared dead in Derna after a powerful storm and floods hit the city in eastern Libya, according to prime minister of a self-proclaimed government based in eastern Libya, Osama Hamad.
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Morocco earthquake death toll rises to more than 2100, search for missing continues

Rescuers in Morocco have intensified their efforts to find survivors of Friday's catastrophic earthquake, focusing on reaching remote areas in the Atlas Mountains where reports suggest some villages have been completely leveled.

British MP Nadia Whittome urges Rishi Sunak to address Indian minorities’ persecution at G20 Summit, calls for FTA suspension

British Labour MP for Nottingham East, Nadia Whittome, has called upon Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to address the issue of persecution against Indian minorities during the ongoing G20 Summit.
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Morocco earthquake toll passes 2,000

Morocco's deadliest earthquake in decades has claimed the lives of at least 2,012 people, authorities said on Saturday. 1404 people who are in a critical condition.

G20: Xi Jinping’s snub of summit latest in escalation of ambition between two assertive powers

Dheeraj Paramesha, University of Hull It might be tempting to connect Xi Jinping’s refusal to attend the G20 summit in India with continuing border tensions. These reached a peak recently...
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“Today’s era must not be of war”: G20 leaders’ declaration

09 September 2023: The Group of 20 nations adopted a consensus declaration on the opening day of a summit on Saturday, a major achievement for the host country India....

Death toll jumps to over 630 after earthquake strikes Morocco: “Our neighbours are under rubble”

At least 632 people have been killed and 329 were injured in the powerful earthquake that struck Morocco, state TV said, citing the Ministry of Interior.
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Over 3000 attacks on education reported worldwide in 2022: GCPEA

More than 3,000 attacks on education were identified in 2022, a 17% increase over the previous year, the Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack (GCPEA) reported. The data...

After India’s invitation, African Union becomes permanent member of G20

The inclusion of the African Union into the G20, the coalition of the world's most powerful countries became the earliest historic step in the G20 Summit that began in...
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At least 296 people killed as earthquake hits Morocco

At least 296 people were killed in a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 that struck Morocco on Friday. Morocco’s Interior Ministry said early on Saturday that the...

Biden, Modi meeting pledge to deepen bilateral ties

Marking his attendance at the G20 Summit, US President Joe Biden reached New Delhi on Friday evening and held bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence....
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