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"If He Returns In Coffin...": Gaza Hostage's Mother's Vow To Israel's Netanyahu
The mother of an Israeli hostage vowed Saturday to seek the prosecution of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if his planned new offensive in Gaza leads to her son's death in captivity.
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Turkey To Close Its Ports, Airspace For Israeli Ships, Planes
Turkey's top diplomat said Friday that Ankara had closed its ports and airspace to Israeli ships and planes, with a diplomatic source telling AFP the ban applied to "official" flights.
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US To Refuse Visas To Palestinian Officials At UN General Assembly On State
The United States said Friday it will deny visas to members of the Palestinian Authority to attend next month's UN General Assembly, where France is leading a push to recognize a Palestinian state.
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Putin To Meet Iranian President After Europe Triggers Fresh Sanctions
Russian President Vladimir Putin will discuss Tehran's nuclear programme with his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian in China on Monday, a meeting that comes as Iran faces fresh Western pressure.
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Israeli Army Declares Gaza "A Dangerous Combat Zone"
The Israeli military declared Gaza City "a dangerous combat zone" on Friday, as it prepared to conquer the Palestinian territory's largest city after almost two years of devastating war.
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"Might Be Worse": Iran Executed Over 800 People In 2025, Says UN
More than 800 people have been executed in Iran since the start of the year, the UN said Friday, decrying "a systematic pattern of using the death penalty as a tool of state intimidation".
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Gaza's Nasser Hospital Struck 4 Times During Deadly Israeli Attack: Report
Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza was struck at least four times during Israel's deadly attack on Monday, killing 22 people, according to a new analysis by BBC Verify.
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The 'Land Swap' That Wasn't: Inside Trump's Frantic Dash For Ukraine Peace
Shortly after meeting Vladimir Putin in Moscow on August 6, US special envoy Steve Witkoff delivered major news to Donald Trump: The Russian president was prepared to offer significant territorial concessions to end his war in Ukraine.
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Israel Aims To Make Safer "Safe Rooms" After Lessons From Iran, Hamas Attacks
Israeli engineers are blasting residential bomb shelters at a desert range in a bid to design better "safe rooms" based on the lessons of Hamas's attack in 2023 and this summer's 12-day war and missile exchanges with Iran.
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Opinion | As Trump Shuts US Doors, Here Are 3 Places That Can Save India's Exports
From Eurasia to the Gulf to ASEAN, India's survival hinges on new trade partners. This is why Trump's tariffs should be seen as a new awakening and a new beginning.
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Gaza at "Breaking Point": UN Food Agency After Visiting Territory
The UN's World Food Programme warned Thursday that Gaza is "at breaking point" and appealed to urgently revive its network of 200 food distribution points to prevent pockets of famine spreading.
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Global Smartphone Market to Grow 1 Percent in 2025, Despite Challenging Economy, Soft Demand: IDC
IDC projects global smartphone shipments to rise 1 percent in 2025 to 1.24 billion units, driven by iOS growth and replacement demand, with a 1.5 percent compound annual growth rate through 2029. Despite weak demand in China, growth in the US, the Middle East, and Africa will offset declines. Vendors are reportedly prioritising value creation with ...
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Meet Dubai Princess Who Dumped Husband On Insta, Launched 'Divorce' Perfume
Princess Sheikha Mahra Mohammed Rashed Al Maktoum is reportedly engagedto Moroccan-American rapper French Montana.
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Dubai Princess, Who Dumped Husband In Insta Post, Gets Engaged To Rapper
Sheikha Mahra Mohammed Rashed Al Maktoum, daughter of Dubai ruler and UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is engaged to rapper French Montana.
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Opinion | Two Years After October 7, Why Can't Israel Defeat Hamas?
Even two years after the October 7 attack, Hamas continues to exist, and the probability of Israel being dragged into a long war of attrition remains palpable.
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"If He Returns In Coffin...": Gaza Hostage's Mother's Vow To Israel's Netanyahu
The mother of an Israeli hostage vowed Saturday to seek the prosecution of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if his planned new offensive in Gaza leads to her son's death in captivity.
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Turkey To Close Its Ports, Airspace For Israeli Ships, Planes
Turkey's top diplomat said Friday that Ankara had closed its ports and airspace to Israeli ships and planes, with a diplomatic source telling AFP the ban applied to "official" flights.
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US To Refuse Visas To Palestinian Officials At UN General Assembly On State
The United States said Friday it will deny visas to members of the Palestinian Authority to attend next month's UN General Assembly, where France is leading a push to recognize a Palestinian state.
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Putin To Meet Iranian President After Europe Triggers Fresh Sanctions
Russian President Vladimir Putin will discuss Tehran's nuclear programme with his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian in China on Monday, a meeting that comes as Iran faces fresh Western pressure.
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Israeli Army Declares Gaza "A Dangerous Combat Zone"
The Israeli military declared Gaza City "a dangerous combat zone" on Friday, as it prepared to conquer the Palestinian territory's largest city after almost two years of devastating war.
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"Might Be Worse": Iran Executed Over 800 People In 2025, Says UN
More than 800 people have been executed in Iran since the start of the year, the UN said Friday, decrying "a systematic pattern of using the death penalty as a tool of state intimidation".
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Gaza's Nasser Hospital Struck 4 Times During Deadly Israeli Attack: Report
Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza was struck at least four times during Israel's deadly attack on Monday, killing 22 people, according to a new analysis by BBC Verify.
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The 'Land Swap' That Wasn't: Inside Trump's Frantic Dash For Ukraine Peace
Shortly after meeting Vladimir Putin in Moscow on August 6, US special envoy Steve Witkoff delivered major news to Donald Trump: The Russian president was prepared to offer significant territorial concessions to end his war in Ukraine.
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Israel Aims To Make Safer "Safe Rooms" After Lessons From Iran, Hamas Attacks
Israeli engineers are blasting residential bomb shelters at a desert range in a bid to design better "safe rooms" based on the lessons of Hamas's attack in 2023 and this summer's 12-day war and missile exchanges with Iran.
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Opinion | As Trump Shuts US Doors, Here Are 3 Places That Can Save India's Exports
From Eurasia to the Gulf to ASEAN, India's survival hinges on new trade partners. This is why Trump's tariffs should be seen as a new awakening and a new beginning.
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Gaza at "Breaking Point": UN Food Agency After Visiting Territory
The UN's World Food Programme warned Thursday that Gaza is "at breaking point" and appealed to urgently revive its network of 200 food distribution points to prevent pockets of famine spreading.
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Global Smartphone Market to Grow 1 Percent in 2025, Despite Challenging Economy, Soft Demand: IDC
IDC projects global smartphone shipments to rise 1 percent in 2025 to 1.24 billion units, driven by iOS growth and replacement demand, with a 1.5 percent compound annual growth rate through 2029. Despite weak demand in China, growth in the US, the Middle East, and Africa will offset declines. Vendors are reportedly prioritising value creation with ...
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Meet Dubai Princess Who Dumped Husband On Insta, Launched 'Divorce' Perfume
Princess Sheikha Mahra Mohammed Rashed Al Maktoum is reportedly engagedto Moroccan-American rapper French Montana.
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Dubai Princess, Who Dumped Husband In Insta Post, Gets Engaged To Rapper
Sheikha Mahra Mohammed Rashed Al Maktoum, daughter of Dubai ruler and UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is engaged to rapper French Montana.
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Opinion | Two Years After October 7, Why Can't Israel Defeat Hamas?
Even two years after the October 7 attack, Hamas continues to exist, and the probability of Israel being dragged into a long war of attrition remains palpable.
