The Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, said on Tuesday that dozens of humanitarian organisations have called for an end to the operations of the so-called…
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Dalai Lama confirms he will have a successor after his death | Religion News
In a rebuke to China, the Tibetan spiritual leader says only his foundation has the power to recognise his successor.
The Dalai Lama has confirmed that he will have a successor chosen in accordance with “past tradition”, ending years of…
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Four dead, four missing after oil barge sinks in Gulf of Suez: Egypt gov’t | News
The Adam Marine 12 was being transported to a new location when it capsized, leaving 22 injured.
An oil-drilling barge has sunk in the Gulf of Suez, killing at least four crew members and leaving four others unaccounted for.
The Egyptian…
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US halts some weapons shipments to Ukraine | Weapons News
Missiles for Patriot air defence systems and Hellfire missiles are among items being held back, according to US media.
The United States says it is halting some weapons deliveries to Kyiv that were promised under the Biden administration, as…
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Israel FM calls to seize opportunity as Trump pushes for Gaza ceasefire
Israel’s top diplomat called on Wednesday not to miss any chance to free hostages held in Gaza, after US President Donald Trump urged Palestinian group Hamas to agree to a 60-day ceasefire that he said had Israel’s backing.
Nearly 21 months of war…
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Hamas says discussing proposals after Trump Gaza ceasefire push
Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Wednesday it was discussing proposals for a Gaza ceasefire received from mediators, after US President Donald Trump said Israel backed a 60-day ceasefire in the war-ravaged territory.
Nearly 21 months of…
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Gaza rescuers say Israeli strikes kill 14 as Trump teases ceasefire push
Gaza’s civil defence agency said that Israeli strikes killed at least 14 people on Wednesday, as US President Donald Trump urged Palestinian group Hamas to agree to a 60-day ceasefire.
After nearly 21 months of war which has created dire…
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Israel’s top diplomat urges seizing chance after Trump ceasefire push
Israel’s top diplomat on Wednesday said any chance to free hostages held in Gaza “must not be missed”, after US President Donald Trump urged Palestinian group Hamas to agree to a 60-day ceasefire that he said had Israel’s backing.
Nearly 21 months…
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Trump says Israel agrees terms for ceasefire, urges Hamas to accept | Donald Trump
NewsFeed President Donald Trump says Israel has accepted a 60-day Gaza ceasefire deal, but he gave no details of the plan. Hamas has previously said it wants full Israeli troop withdrawal and security guarantees. Trump is due to meet Israeli Prime…
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How will the next Dalai Lama be chosen – and who could it be? | Dalai Lama News
The Dalai Lama confirmed on Wednesday that he will have a successor to carry on the role of spiritual leadership to Tibetan Buddhists, in a statement issued during continuing celebrations to mark his 90th birthday.
He said that leaders of…
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