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Student protests against Israel’s offensive in Gaza spread

Shawdesh desk: Student protests against the Israeli military assault on Gaza following the unprecedented October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel have spread to several countries. Here is a round-up

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Gaza truce talks resume in Egypt

Shawdesh desk: Talks resumed in Egypt Saturday aimed at halting months of war in Gaza between Hamas militants and Israel that have triggered protests around the world. Mediators from Qatar,

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Hamas negotiators arrive in Egypt for Gaza truce talks

Shawdesh Desk: A Hamas delegation arrived Saturday in Egypt for the latest round of talks on a proposed truce and hostage release in Gaza, Egyptian state-linked media Al-Qahera News reported.

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Reader’s Digest UK folds after 86 years

Shawdesh Desk: The UK edition of Reader’s Digest, a beloved monthly magazine known for its curated articles and features, has shut down after 86 years in circulation. The news was

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Turkey says suspending all trade with Israel

Shawdesh Desk: Turkey said on Thursday that it was suspending all trade with Israel until it allows aid to enter Gaza unhindered during its offensive against Hamas in the territory.

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Cambodia says heatwave a factor in ammunition blast that killed 20 soldiers

Shawdesh desk: Cambodia’s defence ministry said on Thursday that a blistering heatwave roiling Southeast Asia played a role in an ammunition explosion that killed 20 soldiers at an army base

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Bodies of eight Bangladeshis, killed in Tunisia boat capsize, arrive

Shawdesh Desk; The bodies of eight Bangladeshi nationals who died while attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea to Europe and subsequently drowned near the coast of Tunisia, arrived in the

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US police forcibly remove woman’s hijab amid anti-Israel protest

Shawdesh Desk: Footage going viral on social media has shown police forcibly removing a Muslim woman’s hijab while being detained at the USA’s Arizona State University, amid almost two weeks

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