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Spain denied port of call to ship carrying arms to Israel from India

Spain has refused permission for an Israel-bound ship carrying arms from Chennai to call at the southeastern port of Cartagena, Transport Minister Oscar Puente said on Thursday. The ship...

“Last Chance To Act,” South Africa alarms ICJ

The International Court of Justice (ICJ), on Thursday began hearing South Africa's petition to urge Israel to halt its military operations in Rafah.

Arab League’s Bahrain summit concludes amid Israel’s relentless assault on Rafah

The 33rd Arab Summit held in Bahrain concluded on Thursday. The summit called for a UN peacekeeping force in the occupied Palestinian territories.

Over 500 Palestinians killed by Israel in the West Bank since October 7

The death toll due to Israel operations in the occupied West Bank since October 7 crossed 500 on...

Euro-Med Monitor clams Israel strike on civilians at internet distribution point, calls it “another massacre”

Israeli army has committed another horrific massacre against Palestinian civilians in Gaza City who were trying to access communications and Internet services, says Euro-Med...

UN General Assembly calls for immediate end to war in Ukraine

The UN General Assembly on Thursday called for ending the war in Ukraine and demanded Russia’s immediate withdrawal from the country, in line with the UN Charter.

‘Victory for Afghan people’ as US judge blocks 9/11 families from seizing frozen assets

A coalition of Afghan-American community organizations on Wednesday welcomed a U.S. federal judge's ruling rejecting a bid by relatives of 9/11 victims to seize billions of dollars in assets belonging to the people of Afghanistan.
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Video | Who are the ten Palestinians killed in Nablus

Israeli troops have killed at least 10 Palestinians – including a 72-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy – in a raid on Nablus, in occupied West Bank. The Palestinian health ministry said at least 102 people were wounded on Wednesday by the Israeli military, including 82 hit by live ammunition. Six were in critical condition.

Israeli forces kill 10 Palestinians in Nablus

At least 10 Palestinians have been killed and scores wounded in an Israeli army raid in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus, according to the Palestinian health ministry.
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Seattle’s ban on caste discrimination has created history in America: Indian American Coalition

A coalition of Indian-American civil rights organizations Wednesday commended the Seattle City Council for its leadership in passing the historic legislation to ban caste-based discrimination in the city.

Seattle becomes first U.S. city to ban caste discrimination

Seattle became the first U.S. city to outlaw caste discrimination on Tuesday, after its local council voted to add caste to the city's anti-discrimination laws.
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Six killed, hundreds injured after new earthquakes hit Turkey, Syria

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck the Turkish southern province of Hatay and northern Syria, killing six people in Turkey and two in Syria.

US President makes surprise trip to Ukraine ahead of war anniversary

US President Joe Biden has made an unannounced visit to the Ukrainian capital, days before the first anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Biden's visit came a day before President...
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Rescuers from 88 countries: Turkey thanks foreign rescue teams, global community

The Turkish Foreign Ministry has posted a video expressing its gratitude to all countries that sent help and rescue teams to Turkey following the deadly February 6 earthquake.

Syria crisis: Arab states need new approach, says Saudi foreign minister

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said a consensus was building in the Arab world that isolating Syria was not working. Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said that dialogue with...
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Turkey Syria quakes: Death toll crosses 45,000

Humanitarian assistance is pouring in from across the world into Turkey and Syria as two powerful earthquakes killed more than 45,000 in the two countries.

UN experts warn of ‘catastrophic consequences’ if Rohingya refugee rations are cut

UN independent experts on Thursday warned of catastrophic consequences for Myanmar Rohingya refugee families living in camps in neighbouring Bangladesh, if life-saving food aid is slashed.
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