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Berlin says Gaza has now ‘stabilised’ despite daily Israeli attacks and continuing restrictions on humanitarian aid.Germany has decided to lift a suspension of military exports to Israel that could be used to devastating effect in Gaza, citing the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.Sebastian Hille, a spokesperson for the chancellor, told reporters on Monday that the weapons export restrictions will be lifted on November 24.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Palestinian deaths in Israeli jails surge amid Gaza war: Reportlist 2 of 3More than half a million protest against corruption in Manila: What to knowlist 3 of 3‘From…

Israeli authorities have been systematically abusing Palestinian prisoners with impunity, according to PHRI.The number of Palestinians that have died in Israeli detention facilities has surged amid the war in Gaza, according to a report issued by a human rights group.At least 94 Palestinian deaths have been documented since October 2023, the report published on Monday by Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI) said.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Dozens of Indian pilgrims killed in bus crash in Saudi Arabialist 2 of 3Battles in West Kordofan as Sudan army resists RSF’s eastward pushlist 3 of 3Bangladesh tribunal sentences fugitive…

Bundled into vehicle with blacked-out windows, British journalist recounts detainment in US due to Palestinian support.British journalist Sami Hamdi, who says he was held illegally for more than two weeks by United States immigration authorities for his pro-Palestinian commentary, has described his detention as “like something from the movies”.In an interview with media, Hamdi accused the US Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) of using “loopholes” to abuse people, and he directed attention towards the plight of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli detention.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Landslides kill dozens as heavy rains lash Southeast Asialist…

Bus collided with diesel tanker while travelling between the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, Indian media reports say.At least 45 Indian Muslims have been killed as a bus carrying them between pilgrimage sites in Saudi Arabia crashed, Indian authorities say.The bus collided with a diesel tanker on a highway as it travelled from the holy city of Mecca to Medina on Monday, according to Indian media reports.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4At least 20 killed after bus carrying pilgrims crashes in Saudilist 2 of 420 killed, three injured in bus-truck crash in southern Egyptlist 3 of…

Reports of the desperate humanitarian situation and atrocities continue to mount as paramilitary RSF pushes eastwards.The Sudan army is holding on to its last stronghold in West Kordofan as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) pushes to take control of the province east of Darfur.The army said on Sunday it had repelled an attack against its headquarters in the town of Babnusa, which has been under repeated attacks from the RSF.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Japan’s tourism stocks plunge amid spat with Chinalist 2 of 3Trump backs full release of Epstein files in sharp reversallist 3 of…

Emirati defence giant spotlights homegrown tech, from the Badr-250 aircraft to the new “AlDeraa” platform, marking a leap in national manufacturing prowess. ABU DHABI, 16th November, 2025 (WAM) – Calidus Holding Group has chosen the Dubai Airshow 2025 as the stage to unveil its latest breakthrough in defence technology: the “AlDeraa” short-range air defence system. The move signals a significant step in the UAE’s capability to produce integrated, world-class military hardware domestically. The Emirati group, a key player in the region’s defence sector, is showcasing a comprehensive range of its products at the event, which kicks off on November 17. The…

DR Congo reach inter-confederation playoffs for 2026 World Cup after beating favourites Nigeria on penalties after a 1-1 draw.The Democratic Republic of the Congo kept their hopes of a World Cup place alive as they edged Nigeria 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at the end of extra time to win the African qualifying playoffs in Morocco.DR Congo now await the draw on Thursday for the inter-confederation playoffs in March, where six teams will chase two places at the 48-team finals.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4‘Silliness’: Ireland and Portugal coaches at odds over Ronaldo red cardlist…

Chief investigator declines to say how many arrested; some were identified by videos on social media.Syria has arrested members of the country’s security and military services as part of a probe into sectarian violence in the southern province of Suwayda earlier this year that left hundreds dead.Judge Hatem Naasan, head of a committee investigating the eruption of violence in Suwayda in July, said that members of security services and the military “who were proven to have committed violations” based on findings and videos posted online had been detained.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Rocket attack in Syria’s capital wounds one…

Hardliners furious after US amended resolution to secure support of countries participating in Gaza stabilisation force.Israel is engaged in a last-ditch bid to change the wording of a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution on the next phase of United States President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan that was recently amended to mention a “credible pathway” to Palestinian statehood.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told his cabinet on Sunday that his opposition to a Palestinian state had “not changed one bit”, one day before the UNSC votes on the US-drafted resolution, which would mandate a transitional administration and an international stabilisation…

The paid forced deportation flights are the latest Israeli scheme in a long history of failed ethnic cleansing efforts.Earlier this week, a flight carrying 153 Palestinians from Gaza landed in South Africa without documentation. The passengers were stuck on the plane for 12 hours before the South African authorities, who claimed they had not been informed by Israelis about the deportation flight, allowed them to disembark on humanitarian grounds.The Palestinians on board had paid between $1,500 and $5,000 to a company called Al-Majd Europe to leave Gaza. The operation is run by a few Palestinians on the ground in coordination…