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September 16, 2025 4:52 PM

UN rights chief tells Israel to ‘stop the carnage’ as Gaza City ground assault begins

The U.N. Human Rights Chief called on Israel to immediately stop its ground assault on Gaza City that got underway on Tuesday, saying that evidence was mounting of war crimes, crimes against humanity and possibly more. "I can only think of what it m...

September 16, 2025 2:47 PM

Global Inclusion Leaders Highlight India’s Disability Progress at Sharjah Congress

International disability rights leaders at the 18th World Congress of Inclusion International in Sharjah have praised India's legislative advances while calling for enhanced focus on climate vulnerabilities affecting persons with disabilities. The th...

September 16, 2025 12:41 PM

UN inquiry finds top Israeli officials incited genocide in Gaza

A United Nations Commission of Inquiry concluded on Tuesday that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza and that top Israeli officials including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had incited these acts. It cites examples of the scale of the killings,...

September 16, 2025 3:16 PM

Israel says ‘Gaza is burning’ as it launches ground assault

Israel announced the start of its long-awaited ground operation into Gaza City on Tuesday, declaring "Gaza is burning". An Israeli military official said the Israeli Defence Forces had begun the main stage of their ground operation into Gaza City, t...

September 16, 2025 10:17 AM

Global Inclusion Leaders Converge in Sharjah for Landmark World Congress

The 18th World Congress of Inclusion International, themed “We Are Inclusion”, opened at Expo Centre Sharjah on Monday, marking the first time the global gathering is being hosted in the West Asia and North Africa region. Held under the patronage...

September 16, 2025 9:59 AM

Saudi Nationals Join Indian Students in Showcasing Hindi Language at Riyadh Celebration

Riyadh witnessed a vibrant celebration of Hindi Diwas as the Embassy of India hosted a cultural program that brought together Saudi nationals and students of Indian schools. The event featured speeches and songs in Hindi by Saudi participants, alongs...

September 15, 2025 10:27 PM

Israel threatens Hamas ‘wherever they are’ as Qatar hosts summit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he did not rule out further strikes on Hamas leaders "wherever they are", as the heads of Arab and Islamic states held a summit to show support for Qatar after Israel's attack on the Gulf state last week...

September 15, 2025 3:32 PM

Gazans flee Israeli bombardment as Rubio meets Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Israel destroyed a score of buildings in Gaza City, killing at least 16 Palestinians, local health authorities said on Monday, while U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the war with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. R...

September 15, 2025 10:28 AM

Arab-Islamic summit to warn Israeli attacks threaten normalisation of ties, draft resolution shows

Leaders of Arab and Islamic states will warn that Israel's attack on Qatar and other "hostile acts" threaten coexistence and efforts to normalise ties in the region, according to a draft resolution to be put before an Arab-Islamic summit on Monday. ...

September 15, 2025 10:09 AM

Israel intensifies Gaza City bombing as Rubio arrives

Israeli forces destroyed at least 30 residential buildings in Gaza City and forced thousands of people from their homes, Palestinian officials said, as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived on Sunday to discuss the future of the conflict. Isra...

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