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UN experts say Israel should be held accountable for systematic demolition of Palestinian homes

A panel of United Nations experts has called on the international community to take action to stop systematic demolition of houses, arbitrary displacement and forced evictions of Palestinian people in the occupied West Bank.

Thousands of Israelis protest against controversial judicial overhaul

Thousands of Israelis have demonstrated outside the parliament and elsewhere across the occupied territories against a reform plan proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right cabinet, which seeks to change the judicial system and weaken the supreme court.

Moscow: Iran-Russia cooperation not affected by West pressure, sanctions

External pressure and sanctions are no obstacle to cooperation between Moscow and Tehran, on the contrary, the ongoing illegal restrictions only help boost the positive tendencies in bilateral relations, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 356

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Turkey-Syria earthquake live updates: Death toll rises to over 37,000

Search operation continues for the possible survivors in quake-hit southeast Turkey and northern Syria. At least 37,000 people have been killed and tens of thousands injured after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Turkey and Syria.

Israel authorizes nine settlements in West Bank

Israel’s far-right cabinet has approved the legalisation of nine illegal settler outposts in the occupied West Bank. The move drew condemnation from the Palestinian Authority (PA), calling it an “open war” against Palestinians.

Israeli military aircraft strike Gaza Strip

Israel bombed the Gaza Strip on Monday. Tel Aviv claims the air attacks were a response to a rocket fire from the Palestinian territory over the weekend.

14-year-old Palestinian killed in Israeli raid

A 14-year-old Palestinian was fatally shot during an Israeli raid on Jenin in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, according to medical officials.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 355

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Turkey-Syria earthquake live updates: Death toll goes past 36,000

Search operation continues for the possible survivors in quake-hit southeast Turkey and northern Syria.

Iran’s Quds Force commander visits Latakia, Syria

The commander of Iran’s Quds Force has visited Syria’s Latakia Province to assess the needs of people there after the recent massive earthquakes that rocked the region.

Israeli settler kills Palestinian man in West Bank

An Israeli settler fatally shot a Palestinian in the occupied West Bank on Saturday night, Palestinian officials have confirmed.

Israelis stage mass rally against Netanyahu’s proposed judicial reforms

Tens of thousands of protesters have marched for a sixth straight week in Tel Aviv against the so-called legal reforms planned by the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 354

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Turkey-Syria earthquake live updates: Death toll tops 33,000

Search operation continues for the possible survivors in quake-hit southeast Turkey and northern Syria.

“President Raisi to visit China Tuesday”

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will pay a state visit to China from Feb. 14 to 16 at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, Beijing announced on Sunday.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 353

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Turkey-Syria earthquake live updates: Death toll passes 25,000

Search operation continues for the possible survivors in quake-hit southeast Turkey and northern Syria.

Israeli soldiers killed 42 Palestinians in 2023: Report

Israeli forces have shot dead forty-two Palestinians, including nine children, since the beginning of the year, according to the Palestinian health ministry.

Israel ramps up demolition of Palestinians’ homes

Around 20,000 Palestinian homes in East Jerusalem are reportedly slated for demolition, according to watchdogs, with residents forced to pay up to $20,000 if they do not comply and evacuate their homes.

Turkey-Syria earthquake live updates: Death toll nears 20,000

Search operation continues for the possible survivors in quake-hit southeast Turkey and northern Syria.

“Put politics aside”, facilitate northwest Syria aid access: UN

A leading United Nations official has called for the facilitation of aid access to rebel-held areas in Syria’s northwest, warning that relief stocks will soon be depleted.

US lawmakers call on Biden to target Iran’s drone program

A bipartisan group of 60 US lawmakers have urged the administration of President Joe Biden to target Iran's drone program, claiming it has “far-reaching implications” for American interests in the region and beyond.

Earthquake death toll surpasses 15,000 in Turkey and Syria

The death toll from the catastrophic earthquake in Turkey and Syria has risen to at least 15,383, according to authorities.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 351

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

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