Category: 3. Middle East

(Reuters) -A global hunger monitor determined on Friday that famine is taking place in Gaza, nearly two years after Israel launched a military campaign in the tiny Palestinian territory in response to the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023.

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The United Nations on Friday officially declared a famine in Gaza, the first time it has done so in the Middle East, with experts warning 500,000 people face “catastrophic” hunger.

Top UN officials put the blame squarely on Israel, accusing it of…

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India’s new online gaming laws could see offenders face up to five years in prison.

India’s parliament has passed a sweeping bill banning online gambling, after government figures showed companies had stripped $2.3bn annually from 450 million…

BERLIN (Reuters) -A German government spokesman said on Friday that Berlin has current no plans to recognise a Palestinian state because that would undermine any efforts to reach a negotiated two-state solution with Israel.

“A negotiated…

The Israeli government is reportedly considering reducing the water supply to northern Gaza and repairing two water lines to the south, as part of preparations to displace Palestinians from Gaza City under a plan to…

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe opens the door for wantaway striker Alexander Isak on eve of Liverpool visit.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe remains hopeful Alexander Isak could be reintegrated into the squad despite the disgruntled striker…

Who: Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur
What: English Premier League
Where: Etihad Stadium in Manchester, United Kingdom
When: Saturday, August 23 at 12:30pm (11:30 GMT)

How to follow: We’ll have all the updates on Al Jazeera Sport from 9:30am…