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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced plans to capture Gaza City, sparking widespread criticism both within Israel and internationally. The plan has been roundly rejected by Palestinians and foreign leaders, who argue it will prolong the war and exacerbate the suffering of Palestinian civilians. Critics within Israel, including some
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been resisting pressure from the U.S. to halt imports of Russian oil, citing concerns about energy security and the potential impact on global energy markets. However, the relationship between India and Russia's oil trade has become increasingly complex, with various consequences
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As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces a full-scale military occupation of the Gaza Strip, concerns grow about the devastating consequences for the region and global peace efforts. This perilous move, aimed at eliminating Hamas and guaranteeing Israeli security, represents a severe escalation of violence and a stark indictment of
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains resolute in his plan to capture Gaza City and target the remaining Hamas strongholds, despite mounting criticism and international calls to end the conflict. The war, sparked by Hamas's attack in 2023, has now entered its 22nd month, with thousands of people
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Anthony Albanese's announcement that Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, contingent on conditions agreed upon by the Palestinian Authority, has sparked a heated debate. The move, welcomed by French President Emmanuel Macron, marks a departure from Australia's traditional support for Israel. Albanese's phone call
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The bipartisanship in Australia over the path to a long-term settlement in the Middle East has finally been broken. The Coalition, led by Opposition Leader Sussan Ley and shadow foreign minister Michaelia Cash, has decided to revoke the recognition of a Palestinian state, which was announced by Prime Minister Anthony
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Malaysia has identified securing peace in Myanmar and addressing the ongoing refugee crisis as its top priorities, particularly in supporting Bangladesh, which has been burdened with hosting a significant number of displaced persons. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasized the need for immediate humanitarian assistance to refugees and victims
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that his country would recognize a Palestinian state at the next month's UN General Assembly, just a day after criticizing Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu for his handling of the Gaza crisis. The decision follows a shift in public opinion in Australia, which
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The swift and effective ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia is a groundbreaking achievement for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), highlighting the strength and resolve of its leaders. ASEAN Chair, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, commended the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand, their cabinets, and the Chief of
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that his government will formally recognise Palestine as a state in September, when the United Nations General Assembly meets in New York. This decision comes as Canada, France, and the United Kingdom are also preparing to formally recognise Palestine at the meeting next month.
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The unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza has reached a boiling point as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pursues a catastrophic course of action, hell-bent on crushing Hamas and uprooting Palestinians from their ancestral homeland. The dire consequences of his policies threaten to engulf not only the besieged Palestinian population but
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The national sports federations in Pakistan have come together in a united front against the Pakistan Sports Board's (PSB) recent measures, which they believe amount to interference in their autonomous functioning. In a bid to improve ties with the PSB and resolve the impasse, the federations have authorized
