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Why international law is still the worlds best defence

Why international law is still the worlds best defence ### The Enduring Imperative of International Law in a Volatile World The international legal framework, often viewed as a complex and sometimes elusive construct, stands as a critical bulwark against global disorder. Its erosion, experts warn,... read more »

Why are Iranian leaders sending mixed me...

Why are Iranian leaders sending mixed messages on Gulf attacks?

Why are Iranian leaders sending mixed messages on Gulf attacks? **Divergent Signals Emerge from Tehran Amidst Escalating Gulf Tensions** Tehran is currently grappling with a conspicuous divergence in messaging regarding ongoing maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, a situation amplified by... read more »

Honouring Gazas women who refused to let...

Honouring Gazas women who refused to let the world look away

Honouring Gazas women who refused to let the world look away **Gaza’s Female Journalists: Bearing Witness Amidst Unprecedented Hardship** In the heart of Gaza, a group of women journalists are undertaking a perilous mission, driven by an unwavering commitment to document and disseminate the... read more »

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Iran will not bow to US and Israeli pressure, Pezeshkian says

Iran will not bow to US and Israeli pressure, Pezeshkian says **Tehran Reiterates Stance Against External Pressure Amidst Geopolitical Tensions** Tehran, Iran – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has unequivocally stated that the Islamic Republic will not yield to external pressures,... read more »

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Anti-corruption investigators target prominent Communist Party fo...

Anti-corruption officials in Hong Kong have launched an early morning raid on the home of an outspoken media tycoon known for his withering criticism of Beijing. Four officials from Hong... read more »

New clue emerges suggesting possible location of M...

Search for plane to resume next month amid claims plane, which disappeared on March 8 with 239 people on board, could have turned south earlier than... read more »

China bus-truck collision death toll rises to 15

The death toll in a massive head-on collision between a truck and bus in northwestern China has risen to 15, with 48 other people being treated for injuries,... read more »

UN chief welcomes Gaza truce deal

“A brighter future for Gaza and Israel depends on a sustainable ceasefire. It is up to the parties to live up to this responsibility,” Ban’s... read more »

Netanyahu warns Gaza civilians after Israel destroys ap...

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Palestinian civilians on Sunday to leave immediately any site where militants are operating, one day after Israel took... read more »

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Obama, Netanyahu discuss Iran, Israeli-Palestinian peace talks

Obama, Netanyahu discuss Iran, Israeli-Palestinian peace talks

WASHINGTON – U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday spoke by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss issues including Iran and the Israeli- Palestinian peace talks, the... read more »

Israel's release of Palestinian prisoners advances peace talks

Israel’s release of Palestinian prisoners ad...

JERUSALEM – The Israeli government approved Sunday the release of 26 Palestinian prisoners despite strong opposition from ultra-right... read more »

‘Assad could contribute to new Syria but not as P...

'Assad could contribute to new Syria but not as PM'

Beirut – UN-Arab League envoy Lakhdar Brahimi, who arrived in Damascus today, believes President Bashar al-Assad could contribute to the transition to a... read more »

Early detection is the best protection from breast canc...

Early detection is the best protection from breast cancer, highlight experts

DUBAI – Aster, a part of DM Healthcare, the leading healthcare conglomerate in the GCC and in India, telecast a webinar on Breast Cancer awareness... read more »

Israeli military confirms air attack on Gaza

Israel passes bill to annex part of Jordan Valley

Jerusalem – The Israeli military confirmed Monday its air strikes on targets in the Gaza Strip following rockets and mortars fired from Gaza into Israel... read more »

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