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Top diplomats from Arab and Muslim nations discuss plans for an international force for Gaza, as proposed by the US.Turkiye has called on Israel to stop its repeated violations of a United States-brokered ceasefire in Gaza and let crucial humanitarian aid enter the embattled Palestinian enclave.Turkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan made the statement after top diplomats from several Arab and Muslim countries met in Istanbul on Monday to discuss a United Nations mandate for an international stabilisation force in Gaza, as proposed in a 20-point plan by US President Donald Trump to end the war.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist…
Foreign ministers from Arab, Islamic states have met to discuss Gaza ceasefire and an international peace force.Foreign ministers from seven Arab and Islamic-majority countries have met in Turkiye’s largest city Istanbul to discuss the possibility of establishing an international stabilisation force in Gaza, as well as the ceasefire in the territory.One of the aims of the meeting on Monday was to get the countries closer to establishing the force, which would help maintain the ceasefire in the Palestinian enclave, which has been on rocky ground since it came into effect on October 10.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of…
Testimonies describe bodies in streets, families torn apart and days without food after paramilitary forces seize Sudan city.Streets littered with corpses, families separated by violence and survivors travelling for days without food or water. These are the accounts emerging from people who have fled the western Sudanese city of el-Fasher after it fell to paramilitary forces a week ago following an asphyxiating 18-month siege.Fatima Yahya has arrived in Tawila, a town west of el-Fasher in Sudan’s North Darfur State that is controlled by a neutral force in the conflict. She was still traumatised from the three days she went hungry…
Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi has reportedly acknowledged that her office released a video of troops abusing a Palestinian detainee.Israeli police have arrested a former military prosecutor after she leaked a video appearing to show soldiers abusing a Palestinian detainee.Major General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi was detained overnight on Monday, according to the country’s national security minister, following a scandal that erupted after she leaked a video, resigned and then disappeared.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Israeli forces kill another Palestinian in Gaza; Hamas returns 3 bodieslist 2 of 4Hamas rejects US accusation it looted aid trucks in Gazalist 3 of 4Israeli air…
Paramilitary RSF says it is planning imminent attack on el-Obeid after mass killings in el-Fasher.The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has sent thousands more people fleeing in Sudan as it prepares a new offensive after atrocities committed during its assault on el-Fasher in the western region of Darfur.The United Nations warned in a report released late on Sunday of the humanitarian consequences as the paramilitary onslaught continues to forcibly displace thousands of people.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Iran ‘not in hurry’ to resume nuclear talks with USlist 2 of 3Trump says ‘days numbered’ for Venezuela’s Madurolist 3…
Emergency services rushed to Huntingdon station after reports of a mass stabbing on a Doncaster-to-London service, with nine victims reportedly sustaining life-threatening injuries. HUNTINGDON, UK – Two individuals are in police custody following a violent knife attack aboard a crowded intercity train Saturday evening that left ten people wounded, including nine with potentially fatal injuries, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred on a London North Eastern Railway service approaching Huntingdon station, approximately 70 miles north of London, prompting a massive deployment of armed police and medical personnel just after 7:40 PM local time. Emergency Response Mobilized to Station British Transport Police confirmed…
French authorities advance prosecution in brazen art heist as recovered jewels remain conspicuously absent. PARIS – A Paris court convened on Saturday to hear from multiple suspects connected to a multi-million dollar jewelry theft at the Louvre, moving the investigation into one of the year’s most audacious museum robberies forward. The Paris public prosecutor’s office confirmed the court appearance but did not disclose the precise number of individuals involved. The hearing follows a new wave of arrests this week, bringing the total number of suspects in custody to at least seven. A Seven-Minute Million-Dollar Crime The case centers on a stunningly…
British expat Osman Akbar turned a childhood skill into an extraordinary feat, cycling dozens of kilometres weekly on his back wheel alone. DUBAI: In a city known for its spectacular sights, Osman Akbar created his own during the recent Dubai Ride. The British expat captivated onlookers by gracefully wheelieing past the Museum of the Future, part of his remarkable weekly routine of cycling over 70 kilometres on a single wheel. What began as a effort to reconnect with a childhood pastime has evolved into a unique passion, making Akbar a local celebrity in his Arabian Ranches community. Rediscovering a Lost Art…
An early Newcastle goal sparked a dominant response from the Hammers, who roared back to claim a decisive victory and three crucial points. LONDON – West Ham United showcased their character and quality on Sunday, overturning an early deficit to defeat Newcastle United 3-1 in a pulsating Premier League clash. The win provides a significant morale boost for the team and their fans, marking a long-awaited return to winning ways at the London Stadium. The home side’s resilience was tested immediately when Newcastle’s Jacob Murphy capitalized on a counter-attack to score in the 4th minute. Rather than falter, West Ham used…
Iran is dealing with economic challenges as well as external pressure, but insists it will not rush into talks that could ease them.Tehran, Iran – Iran is “not in a hurry” to resume talks with the United States over its nuclear programme, Tehran’s foreign minister has told media.Iran remains prepared to engage in indirect negotiations with Washington if the US chooses to talk “from an equal position based on mutual interest”, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told media Arabic in an interview at his office in Tehran that was broadcast on Sunday.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Sudan slams…