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Global hunger monitor says Sudan faces risk of famine in 14 areas
CAIRO - There is a risk of famine in 14 areas across Sudan if the conflict between military factions escalates further, a global hunger...
Jun 28, 20241 min read
Haj deaths show challenge of shielding pilgrims from scorching climate
RIYADH - Hundreds of the pilgrims who died in fierce heat at this year's haj were not officially registered with the Saudi authorities,...
Jun 28, 20244 min read
US keeps pause on one bomb shipment to Israel while it is under review
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Joe Biden's top aides told the visiting Israeli defense chief this week that Washington is maintaining a...
Jun 27, 20243 min read
Israel preparing to increase water supply for Gazans, sources say
JERUSALEM - Israel, under pressure from Western allies to ease a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, is preparing to boost electricity to a...
Jun 27, 20242 min read
Erdogan says Turkey stands with Lebanon as tensions rise with Israel
ANKARA - President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey stood in solidarity with Lebanon amid growing tensions with Israel on Wednesday and called...
Jun 27, 20242 min read
Israeli forces pound north and south Gaza, battle Hamas in Rafah
CAIRO - Israeli forces pounded several areas across Gaza on Wednesday, and residents reported fierce fighting overnight in Rafah in the...
Jun 27, 20243 min read
Looting adds to logistical woes of Gaza aid delivery by sea
LARNACA, Cyprus - A U.S.-operated temporary pier delivering aid to war-ravaged Gaza faces a mountain of logistical challenges, the most...
Jun 27, 20242 min read
Russia's Sovcomflot says its ship rescued crew from tanker off Yemen
LONDON - A ship operated by Russian shipping group Sovcomflot rescued the crew of a tanker taking in water off Yemen's coast this week,...
Jun 27, 20242 min read
Blinken emphasized to Israel's Gallant the need for post-war Gaza plan
WASHINGTON -U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday pressed Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on the need for Israel to...
Jun 26, 20243 min read
Netanyahu says intense fighting against Hamas is ending but war to go on
JERUSALEM -Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that the phase of intense fighting against Hamas in the Gaza Strip...
Jun 24, 20241 min read
Analysis-Israel and Hezbollah faceoff raises risk of wider conflict
JERUSALEM - Regular puffs of smoke from missile intercepts over northern Israel and fires from air strikes in southern Lebanon are...
Jun 21, 20244 min read
Europe must host Gaza children impacted by war, Greek foreign minister says
ATHENS - Europe has a duty to host children hurt and traumatised by war in Gaza for as long as the conflict continues, Greek Foreign...
Jun 19, 20242 min read
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