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May 11, 2024 9:52 AM

Egypt threatens to scrap Camp David Accords over Israeli operation in Rafah

Egypt has issued a stern warning to Israel, threatening to nullify the historic Camp David Accords if Israel proceeds with its invasion of Rafah, as reported by Israeli media.This threat comes amidst escalating tensions over Israel's ongoing military...

May 11, 2024 9:40 AM

‘Swadesh’ brings diverse folk traditions of India to global stage in Dubai

A unique exhibition titled 'Swadesh', showcasing the diverse and vibrant folk and tribal art traditions of India, was held in Dubai. Organized under the banner of Vidisha's Creations, the event aimed to bring greater recognition to the lesser-known a...

May 11, 2024 12:16 AM

UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership

The United Nations General Assembly on Friday (May 10) backed a Palestinian bid to become a full U.N. member by recognizing it as qualified to join and recommending the U.N. Security Council "reconsider the matter favorably." The vote by the 193-mem...

May 10, 2024 11:46 PM

Hamas says Gaza ceasefire efforts are back at square one

The Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Friday efforts to agree to a ceasefire for the Gaza Strip were back at square one after Israel effectively rejected a proposal by international mediators. Hamas said in a statement it would hold consultat...

May 10, 2024 1:27 PM

UN General Assembly set to back Palestinian bid for membership

The United Nations General Assembly on Friday is set to back a Palestinian bid to become a full U.N. member by recognizing it as qualified to join and sending the application back to the U.N. Security Council to "reconsider the matter favorably." Th...

May 10, 2024 9:53 AM

Israel strikes eastern Rafah as ceasefire talks end with no deal

Israeli forces bombarded areas of Rafah on Thursday, Palestinian residents said, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed U.S. President Joe Biden's threat to withhold weapons from Israel if it assaults the southern Gaza city. A senior Israeli...

May 9, 2024 1:24 PM

First batch of Haj pilgrims from Srinagar depart for Saudi Arabia

The first batch of pilgrims from Srinagar departed for Medina in Saudi Arabia on Thursday to perform Haj. "We are thankful to the (central) government for extending us all necessary help. We are delighted that Allah has chosen us to perform Haj at...

May 9, 2024 5:42 PM

Israeli forces mass on Rafah’s outskirts as US warns a major assault could halt arms

Israeli forces massed tanks and opened fire close to built-up areas of Rafah on Thursday, residents said, after U.S. President Joe Biden vowed to withhold weapons from Israel if its forces launch a major invasion of the southern Gaza city. As ceas...

May 8, 2024 12:08 PM

US paused shipment of weapons to Israel to head off Rafah invasion-official

U.S. President Joe Biden's administration paused a shipment of weapons to Israel last week in opposition to apparent moves by the Israelis to invade the southern Gaza city of Rafah, a senior administration official said on Tuesday. Biden has been tr...

May 7, 2024 5:26 PM

Israel says it has taken control of Gaza side of Rafah Crossing amid truce talks

The Israeli military said on Tuesday it had taken operational control of the Palestinian side of Gaza's southern Rafah Crossing, which borders Egypt and has been pivotal for the delivery of aid and exit of injured people in the Gaza war. The militar...

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