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UNRWA head cautions UN agency for Palestinians facing its ‘darkest hour’

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) is facing its “darkest hour” and requires ongoing support from UN members after Israel’s decision to ban the aid organisation, its chief has warned.

PSG soccer fans unfurl giant ‘Free Palestine’ banner

Days before a soccer match between France and the Israeli regime, Paris-Saint Germain fans unveiled a huge Free Palestine banner before their Champions League game against Atletico Madrid kicked off on Wednesday. 

Netanyahu and Trump discuss ‘Iranian threat’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the "Iranian threat" in a call with US president-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday as the wars in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon show no sign of easing.

Trump’s victory to test his claim of ending Israeli war in Gaza within hours: Hamas

Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election puts to the test his earlier statements that he could end the war in the Gaza Strip within hours, senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri told Reuters news agency.

Lebanon files complaint with UN against Israel over pager attacks

Beirut announced that it had filed a complaint with the United Nations’ labour agency over the deadly attacks on communication devices across Lebanon in September, which it blames on Israel.

Trump presidency will ‘bring back hostages, and defeat Iran”: New Israeli DM

New Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory and said Israel's alliance with the US would stand firm against their arch-foe Iran.

More than 85,000 tonnes of bombs dropped on Gaza since October 2023: Report

The Palestinian Environment Quality Authority says the Israeli army has dropped over 85,000 tonnes of bombs on the Gaza Strip since October 7 last year, according to the Wafa news agency.

Trump inching closer to election win, thanks American people

Donald Trump addressed his supporters in Florida early Wednesday morning, thanking the American people for "the extraordinary honor of being elected as the president of the United States.

Defense chief confirms first battles between Ukrainian and North Korean soldiers in Kursk Oblast

The first clashes between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and North Korean troops have already taken place in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has confirmed in an interview with South Korean TV channel KBS.

Israeli soldiers raze 37 towns, over 4k houses in Lebanon

The Israeli military has destroyed 37 towns and razed more than 40,000 housing units since October 2023, as part of its military onslaught on Lebanon, according to reports.

Netanyahu fires Israeli defense chief, citing lack of mutual trust

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, citing a lack of mutual trust that has widened since the onset of Israel's wars on the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.

Iran says to respond to Israel’s assault at appropriate time

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has warned that Tehran will give a proper response to the Israeli regime's act of aggression against the country in due course.

Israeli PM considers offering millions to Hamas for release of hostages

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has proposed offering Hamas “several million dollars” for each Israeli hostage in Gaza freed, according to a report.

Israel’s army struggling with shortage of soldiers: Report

Israel’s military is facing a critical manpower problem as it runs short of thousands of soldiers, according to a report.

Iranians in Europe protest against EU sanctions on Iran Air

Iranians residing in Europe have launched an online petition to protest the European Union and UK government's sanctions on Iran Air over accusations of Iran's involvement in the Ukraine conflict.

NAM condemns Israeli violation of Iran’s sovereignty, territorial integrity

The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) has strongly censured Israel’s attack against Iran that killed five people as a serious violation of the Islamic Republic's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

UN warns of humanitarian crisis in northern Gaza

Stephane Dujarric, the spokesperson for United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, has cautioned that Israeli authorities have significantly limited humanitarian access in Gaza, allowing it only on an exceptional basis to Jabalia, Beit Lahiya, and Beit Hanoon over the past month.

Iran FM urges EU to ‘make up for mistakes’, reverse airline sanctions

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has called on the European Union to go back on its decision to sanction Iranian airlines, describing the move as unethical and a clear mistake based on unfounded allegations.

UNRWA ban ‘will not make Israel safer’: WHO chief

The chief of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has denounced Israel’s decision to cut ties with the United Nations Agency for Palestinian Refugees, UNRWA, adding the move will not keep Israel safe.

Moscow claims US, UK pushing ‘continental Europe’ to fight Russia

The United States and the United Kingdom are setting up continental Europe for a military face-off with Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has claimed.

Tehran denies hiring Iranians in Israel to kill Zionist officials 

Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations has flat-out rejected the Israeli regime’s allegation that the Islamic Republic is hiring Iranians living in occupied Palestine for the assassination of Israeli officials.

All hospitals in northern Gaza out of service: Report

Gaza’s Government Media Office has announced that all hospitals in northern Gaza are out of service, amid relentless Israeli bombardment and a military siege that prevents access to humanitarian aid including medical supplies.

Israel informs UN of decision to withdraw from deal with UNRWA

Israel has officially informed the United Nations of its decision to withdraw from an agreement with the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

Dozens of countries press UN for arms embargo on Israel amid Gaza war

Dozens of countries have issued a joint letter calling on the United Nations to impose an arms embargo on Israel as the regime presses ahead with a military campaign across the besieged Gaza Strip.

Iran planning ‘strong and complex’ response to Israel’s attack: WSJ

Tehran is planning a counterattack on the Zionist regime involving more powerful warheads and other weapons, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing Iranian and Arab officials briefed on the plans.

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