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Over 220 UK MPs urge Starmer to recognise Palestinian state

More than 220 British MPs, including dozens from the ruling Labour party, demanded Friday that the UK government formally recognise a Palestinian state, further increasing pressure on Prime Minister Keir

Aid groups warn of starving children in Gaza

Aid groups warned of surging numbers of malnourished children in war-ravaged Gaza as a trio of European powers prepared to hold an ‘emergency call’ Friday on the deepening humanitarian crisis.

Gambia announces mpox outbreak

The Gambia reported an outbreak of mpox on Tuesday with detection of a single case, as several nearby countries have recorded recent increases in infections. Mpox remains an international health

EU top diplomat tells Israel to stop killing Gazans at aid points

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Tuesday she told her Israeli counterpart that Israel’s military “must stop” killing civilians at aid distribution points in Gaza. “The killing of civilians

Iran says replaced air defence systems damaged during Israel war

Iran has replaced the air defence systems damaged during its 12-day war with Israel last month, a senior army general said on Sunday according to state media. Israel launched an

New clashes rock Druze as tribal fighters reinforce Bedouin

Armed tribes supported by Syria’s Islamist-led government clashed with Druze fighters in the community’s Sweida heartland on Friday, a day after the army withdrew under Israeli bombardment and diplomatic pressure.

Heavy monsoon rain leaves 54 people killed in 24 hours in Pakistan

Heavy rains have been linked to 54 deaths in the past 24 hours in Pakistan, taking the toll to about 180 since the arrival of the monsoon in late June,

54 people killed in 24-hours of heavy monsoon rain in Pakistan

Heavy rains have been linked to 54 deaths in the past 24 hours in Pakistan, taking the toll to about 180 since the arrival of the monsoon in late June,