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EU releases Euro 1.9 billion for Ukraine, days after launch of accession talks The European Union on Thursday disbursed Euro 1.9 billion to Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia. The funds, provided under the Ukraine Facility, are intended to support the Ukrainian state during this challenging time. European Union Pres...
28 Jun, 2024, 08.17 AM ISTIsrael extends Al Jazeera ban by 45 days, cites security threat Israel extended the ban on Al Jazeera for 45 days, with the Supreme Court calling it 'precedent-setting'. The government must justify the closure by Aug. 8.
09 Jun, 2024, 05.59 PM ISTIsraeli strike on UNRWA school in Gaza 'kills at least 40' Palestinians Israeli Air Force jets struck a Hamas compound inside a UNRWA school in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, overnight, killing at least 40 people, including 14 children and 9 women, and injuring 74 others. The IDF stated the strike targeted terrorists inv...
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Is the Hezbollah-Israel conflict about to spiral? The conflict between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah has escalated dangerously after more than eight months of fighting triggered by the Gaza war. Both sides are signaling readiness for a bigger confrontation, with the U.S. seeking a diplomatic solut...
05 Jun, 2024, 07.15 PM ISTPM Netanyahu aide: Joe Biden's Gaza plan 'not a good deal' but Israel accepts it In an interview with Britain's Sunday Times, Ophir Falk, chief foreign policy advisor to Netanyahu, said Biden's proposal was "a deal we agreed to — it's not a good deal but we dearly want the hostages released, all of them". "There are a lot of det...
03 Jun, 2024, 08.25 AM ISTIsraeli airstrikes hit Rafah, kills two senior Hamas commanders Israeli airstrikes on Rafah on Sunday night killed two senior Hamas commanders and 35 others, injuring dozens more. The strike targeted a Hamas compound following Hamas's rocket attack on Tel Aviv. The IDF confirmed the deaths of Yassin Rabia, Hamas...
27 May, 2024, 01.28 PM ISTHamas representative denies new negotiations with Israel amid Gaza truce talks Hamas has rejected the idea of new negotiations with Israel, emphasizing the need for Israel to withdraw from Gaza and end hostilities. Despite reports suggesting a potential revival of talks for a Gaza truce, Hamas maintains that it had already acc...
26 May, 2024, 09.21 AM ISTIsraeli officials seize AP equipment citing new media law; 'shocking', UN spokesman reacts Israeli officials seized a camera and broadcasting equipment belonging to The Associated Press in southern Israel on Tuesday, accusing the news organization of violating a new media law by providing images to Al Jazeera. The U.S. privately urged the...
22 May, 2024, 07.34 AM ISTIranian Embassy in New Delhi lowers its flag to half-mast after death of President Raisi in chopper crash The Iranian Embassy in New Delhi has lowered its flag to half-mast following the tragic deaths of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, and other officials in a helicopter crash. The crash occurred in bad weather condit...
20 May, 2024, 01.57 PM ISTWorld leaders extend condolences over death of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi World leaders expressed condolences for Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and other officials who died in a helicopter crash. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared a day of mourning, while UAE's President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahya...
20 May, 2024, 12.50 PM ISTUkraine parliament passes bill allowing prisoners to join military amid personnel shortage Ukraine's parliament has passed a bill allowing certain prisoners to enlist in the armed forces amid a critical shortage of military personnel. The move marks a shift in Kyiv's stance, previously opposing such measures. The legislation, awaiting fin...
09 May, 2024, 01.42 PM ISTIsrael says Hamas' ceasefire proposal far from meeting its "core" demands A Gujarat government official, Nilesh Maheta, will oversee Tuesday's Lok Sabha ballot as a woman, Bijal Maheta, after undergoing gender reassignment surgery in 2020. Maheta's journey reflects years of struggle with her gender identity, dating back t...
07 May, 2024, 08.55 AM ISTGaza ceasefire uncertain, Israel vows to continue Rafah operation An Israeli official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the proposal that Hamas approved was a watered-down version of an Egyptian offer and included elements that Israel could not accept. "This would appear to be a ruse intended to make Israe...
07 May, 2024, 07.20 AM ISTBenjamin Netanyahu's Cabinet votes to close Al Jazeera offices in Israel The decision escalated Israel's long-running feud against Al Jazeera. It also threatened to heighten tensions with Qatar, which owns the channel, at a time when the Doha government is playing a key role in mediation efforts to halt the war in Gaza.
06 May, 2024, 11.44 AM ISTIsraeli police raid Al Jazeera after shutdown order Video circulated online showed plainclothes officers dismantling camera equipment in a hotel room. The Al Jazeera source said the hotel was in East Jerusalem.
06 May, 2024, 11.43 AM ISTIsrael orders shut down of Al Jazeera in the country, calls it 'Hamas mouthpiece' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet decided on Sunday to shut down Al Jazeera’s operations in Israel for as long as the war in Gaza continues on the grounds the Qatari television network threatens national security. Al Jazeera rejected accus...
06 May, 2024, 11.31 AM ISTAl Jazeera condemns Israel's 'criminal' decision to close offices Al Jazeera's coverage of the Gaza war has been widely praised for its in-depth reporting and on-the-ground perspective. The network has faced challenges and dangers in its reporting, including the loss of journalists in the line of duty. The ban on ...
05 May, 2024, 07.23 PM ISTIraqi TikTok star Om Fahad shot dead in Baghdad Iraqi TikTok star Om Fahad, whose real name is Ghufran Sawadi, was tragically shot dead in a late-night attack outside her home in Baghdad. The assailant, who arrived on a motorcycle and wore dark clothing and a helmet, approached her vehicle and fi...
27 Apr, 2024, 08.15 PM ISTRussia playing "dangerous game": US calls on Moscow to withdraw military from Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant US calls on Russia to withdraw from Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant post drone attack, emphasizing nuclear safety. Monitoring with IAEA, the plant has VVER-1000 V-320 reactors, spent fuel, and is near the front lines, raising concerns about a potential n...
09 Apr, 2024, 07.21 AM ISTIsraeli PM calls for Al Jazeera shutdown, new law allows for 'security threat' bans on international media Netanyahu plans to close Al Jazeera after passing a law granting the government power to ban foreign networks. Al Jazeera vows to continue its coverage despite the decision. Rights groups express deep concerns over the legislation.
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