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Food security experts warn of a ‘strong likelihood’ famine is imminent in northern Gaza

There is a "strong likelihood that famine is imminent in areas" of the northern Gaza Strip, a committee of global food security experts has warned, as Israel continues its military offensive against the Palestinian group Hamas in the region which has so far killed more than 43,000 people.

Qatar agrees to expel Hamas leaders out of Doha following US request : Report

Qatar agreed in recent weeks to kick Hamas out of the country following a request from the US to do so, capping off months of failed attempts to try to get the Palestinian group – whose top leaders reside in Doha – to accept a ceasefire and captive release deal in the Gaza war, US and Qatari sources told CNN.

US files charges over alleged Iranian plot to kill Trump before presidential election

The US justice department brought criminal charges over "an Iranian plot to kill the president-elect, Donald Trump", that was thwarted by the FBI, the government has announced. Iran has denied the accusations.

70% of victims of Israeli war in Gaza are children, women: UN

The United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) reported that women and children comprise nearly 70 percent of those killed in the Gaza Strip during Israel’s military campaign in the besieged enclave.

IRGC chief commander: Resistance grandeur led to changes in US leadership 

The commander-in-chief of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) says that the power of Palestinian resistance in Gaza has changed the US government, citing Republican Donald Trump’s victory in the recent US presidential election.

Iraq’s FM denies reports Iran planning attack on Israel from Iraqi territory

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has dismissed reports suggesting that Iran is planning a retaliatory operation on Israel from Iraqi soil. 

Israeli Parliament passes law to deport families of Palestinians involved in attacks against settlers

The Knesset (Israel’s parliament) passed a new controversial law Thursday that allows the deportation of family members of Palestinians involved in attacks against Israelis.

Trump’s team seeks postponing Ukraine’s NATO membership for at least 2 decades: Report

One idea within US President-elect Donald Trump's team for ending Russia's war involves delaying Ukraine's NATO membership for at least 20 years in exchange for continued arms supplies, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has reported, citing three sources close to Trump.

Biden rushing to deliver billions in remaining aid to Ukraine ahead of Trump’s inauguration

The administration of Joe Biden is planning to rush the delivery of the remaining $6 billion in US military aid to Ukraine ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump in January 2025, Politico has reported.

Ayatollah Khamenei: Resistance will definitely emerge victorious

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has paid tribute to the leaders and commanders of the resistance movements in Lebanon and Palestine, saying the legacy they left will finally come out triumphant against the Israeli regime and its allies.

Iran’s envoy calls on UN General Assembly to suspend Israel’s membership

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has urged the UN General Assembly to suspend Israel’s membership in response to Tel Aviv’s ongoing crimes against Palestinians, including its banning the operations of the the world body agency for Palestinian refugees.

Israel preventing return of forcibly expelled Palestinians to north Gaza: Report

The Israeli army has no intention of allowing the return of forcibly expelled Palestinians to the northern part of the Gaza Strip, which is facing a campaign of ethnic cleansing according to rights groups.

Iran shrugs off re-election of Trump

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, in his first official reaction after Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election and returned to the White House, said on Thursday that the only thing that matters for Tehran is “the performance of the U.S. government.”

Iran considering national day for Persian Gulf trio islands

The Iranian government is contemplating a proposal to designate as a national day the anniversary of the British withdrawal from Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb islands in the Persian Gulf

Taliban hopes for “a new chapter of relations” with US after Trump election victory

Afghanistan’s Taliban has announced it hopes for “a new chapter of relations” with the US after President-elect Donald Trump’s win.

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.

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