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World

Gaza City now ‘living in a state of extreme thirst’

Gaza’s Government Media Office said all of the city’s water wells had stopped functioning two weeks ago.

Fourth day after disastrous storm, flash floods – Oman and UAE grapple with aftermath

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman are still grappling with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm that brought much of the region to a standstill.

Activists create ‘crime scene’ before Meta’s London HQ protesting its complicity in hate crimes

Meta’s London headquarters was stormed by activists of Indian origin, in protest against its complicity in spreading and profiting from hate-inciting Facebook posts and misinformation ahead of the 2024 Indian general election that starts on Friday.

‘Catastrophe unparalleled’: War in Sudan enters second year

It has been almost an year since the outbreak of the conflict in Sudan. The UN claims that it is currently "experiencing a humanitarian crisis of epic proportions."

Muslim student says US university cancelled valedictorian speech amid anti-Palestinian ‘hatred’

The University of Southern California has canceled its valedictorian speech from a Muslim student, Asna Tabassum, who said she was being silenced by anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian hatred.

“Islamophobia has stolen lives”: UN calls for united action to combat rising Islamophobia

Amid a rising tide of anti-Muslim hate, top UN officials condemned the scourge on Friday as the General Assembly adopted a resolution to push back against it during commemorations...

‘Flour Massacres’: At least 21 killed as Israel opened fire at Palestinians awaiting aid

At least 21 and more than 150 were injured by Israeli forces firing on Palestinians awaiting aid at the Kuwait Roundabout in North Gaza, the Gaza Health Ministry said. According...
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‘Humanitarian violence’: Report finds ‘safe zones’ designated by Israel became deathtraps for civilians

A report published by the research group Forensic Architecture found the ‘humanitarian measures’ employed by the Israeli military have failed to protect the Palestinian civilian population and the ‘humanitarian efforts’ served...

Gaza genocide: Israel attacks UNRWA food distribution centre in Rafah

At least one staff member from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has been killed and another 22 injured in an Israeli attack on...
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Netanyahu vows to press forward with military campaign in Rafah

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday vowed to extend Israel's callous military campaign into Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.

In Gaza, at least 17,000 children separated from families

Palestinian children of all ages are under attack by Israeli forces in Gaza, the UK-based Palestinian Return Centre said in a report submitted to the UN on the treatment of Palestinian children by Israeli forces in Gaza, the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.
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Palestine footballer known as ‘legend of Khan Younis’ killed in Israel’s war on Gaza

Palestinian footballer Mohammed Barakat who was known as “the legend of Khan Younis” has been killed in an Israeli bombing of his house in Khan Younis.

Over 35,000 gather to pray at Al-Aqsa Mosque despite heavy Israeli security presence

As Palestinian Muslims observe the first day of Ramadan, the Islamic Waqf Department in Jerusalem has announced that 35,000 worshipers have gathered at Al-Aqsa mosque to pray.
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Oscar-winning director calls for end to Gaza genocide, slams Israel for ‘hijacking’ Holocaust 

English director Jonathan Glazer called for an end to Israel’s genocidal war against Palestinians in Gaza, at the 96th Academy Awards. Glazer, who won the best international film award for...

Muslim countries announce start of Ramadan, Saudi king calls for end to ‘heinous crimes’ in Gaza

Saudi Arabia officials have spotted the crescent moon and declared the holy fasting month of Ramadan for many of the world’s 1.8 billion Muslims.
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Oppenheimer sweeps awards with best picture, director and actor wins: Full list of winners

Oppenheimer is the big winner of the 96th Oscars after scooping seven awards including best picture and best actor for Cillian Murphy.

Palestinians in Jerusalem fear Israeli crackdown during Ramadan

As the holy month of Ramadan arrives, Palestinians fear that the Israeli authorities and far-right settlers might provoke unrest in Jerusalem. With ceasefire talks failing to reach any conclusion, the...
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