Millions of people have gone on strike in India against new government labour and business policies.
Millions of people are on strike across India, shutting down banking, construction, manufacturing and postal services, and disrupting public…
Category: 3. Middle East
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‘Never touched a gun’: Colombia fighters step up child soldier recruitment | FARC News
The last time Marta saw her 14-year-old son was three months ago – he was wearing rebel army fatigues and holding a rifle as he marched down the street with the other child soldiers.
She ran to the commanding officer and begged him to release…
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Keep your shoes on: What to know about the TSA rule change at US airports
The TSA required travellers to remove their shoes during airport security screenings for nearly two decades.
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Trump: ‘Very good chance’ of Gaza ceasefire this week or next
Donald Trump says there’s a “very good chance” of a Gaza ceasefire within days after meeting Israeli PM Netanyahu.
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Morocco reopens its embassy in Syria after 13-year closure – Middle East Monitor
Morocco announced on Wednesday the reopening of its embassy in Syria after a 13-year closure, Anadolu reports.
The embassy resumed its operations in Damascus last Sunday, the official Moroccan news agency reported.
It…
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US sanctions UN rights expert for Palestinian territories
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday announced Washington was sanctioning the United Nations special expert on the Palestinian territories, following her criticism of Washington policy on Gaza.
“Today I am imposing sanctions on UN Human…
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Israeli court extends detention of 7 soldiers for sexually abusing other servicemembers – Middle East Monitor
An Israeli military court extended the detention of seven soldiers Wednesday on suspicion of abuse, threats and sexual offenses against younger soldiers in a unit, according to a media report, Anadolu reports.
The…
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US sanctions UN expert Albanese over Israel criticism | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Trump administration says it is targeting Francesca Albanese for encouraging ICC war crime prosecution against Israel’s Netanyahu.
Washington, DC – The administration of United States President Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on United…
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US sanctions UN official overseeing Palestinian rights
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Wednesday imposed sanctions on a top United Nations official who has been outspoken in her criticism of Israel’s conduct in the Gaza Strip, accusing her of antisemitism and support for terrorism.
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T-Mobile to end DEI programme as it seeks regulatory approval | Business and Economy News
The wireless carrier, which is seeking FCC approval on two deals, bowed the pressure from the White House.
Wireless carrier T-Mobile says it is ending its diversity, equity and inclusion programmes, under pressure from the Trump administration as…
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