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The political standoff between Australia and Israel escalated this week, with Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke rejecting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's criticism and accusing some Israeli politicians of holding "bigoted" views against Palestinians. The tension stems from Australia's recognition of a Palestinian state, which
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The Israeli government is facing internal division over a proposed deal with Hamas to release some of the remaining hostages held in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. The proposal, mediated by Qatari and Egyptian officials, would temporarily halt the ongoing war and pave the way for further negotiations. However,
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Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has sparked controversy with his comments on Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's eligibility to serve as prime minister, citing doubts over the 2018 royal pardon that granted Anwar full pardon. Dr Mahathir, who was prime minister at the time, has called for a review of
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Netanyahu's extraordinary criticism of Albanese follows a diplomatic row over visa cancellations and a decision by Australia to recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations. The Israeli foreign minister, Gideon Sa'ar, accused the Albanese government of "choosing to fuel" antisemitism and warned of
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has found himself in the crosshairs of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who launched a personal attack on social media, accusing him of "betraying" Israel and abandoning Australia's Jews. This latest escalation in tensions between Israel and Australia comes as the
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday that "dialogue" must be at the heart of ties between Canberra and Beijing, emphasizing the importance of calm and consistent relations between the two nations. Albanese made the statement during a meeting with President Xi Jinping in the Chinese capital,
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has pledged full support for the flood-hit communities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, announcing that he will donate one month's salary of the federal cabinet for the affected people. He directed all relevant ministers to visit the affected areas and personally oversee relief and rehabilitation operations.
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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi interacted with astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to go to space, in a historic moment for the nation. The Prime Minister expressed his fascination with the transformative experience of space travel, inquiring about the physical and psychological impacts on the astronauts. Shukla shared his
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his official residence on Tuesday, updating him on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit agenda and the latest developments in China-India ties. The meeting was part of Wang Yi's two-day visit to India, from August 18
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A legal suit has been filed in the High Court challenging the election and appointment of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim as Member of Parliament (MP) for Tambun in November 2022 and subsequently as Prime Minister five days later. The suit, filed by lawyer P. Waytha Moorthy, claims that Anwar'
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Leaders from Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales have signed a joint letter urging UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to recall Parliament and impose immediate sanctions on Israel in response to the ongoing war in Gaza. The letter, led by the SDLP, claims that the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza
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Thousands of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv on Sunday evening, joining a national day of protest called by the relatives of hostages held in Gaza, demanding an immediate truce with Hamas to secure their release. The event followed a day of protests across the country, with families of the captives
