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Key crossing between Israel-Gaza remains closed despite anticipated openin
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Israel announced last week it would open the crossing for the inspection of aid trucks "in the next few days."
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Egyptian Pavilion at COP28 hosts session on food security in light of clim
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Food and economics experts from Egyptian universities participated in a stimulating discussion on various topics related to maintaining food security amid climate change. They explored subjects such as the economic impact of climate change on food systems, importance of plant genetic resourc
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Egypt presidential polls: El-Sisi seeks to secure third term
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Egyptians are voting in the country's presidential polls amid a severe financial crisis while Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is seeking a third term, reported Al Jazeera.
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US tells UN it does not support calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Robert A Wood, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of the United States to the UN, said that his country does not support calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza as it "would only plant the seeds for the next war."
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UAE announces first Women in Nuclear Middle East chapter
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The UAE announced today the launch of the Women in Nuclear (WiN) Middle East Chapter.
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UK Defence Minister to visit Israel, West Bank to push humanitarian aid in
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza is scheduled to open for foreign nationals and dual citizens to exit the strip, including 63 US citizens and individuals from Romania, the UK, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan, along with 13 United Nations personnel intending to enter Gaza.
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Mosque decision points to possible Sinwar escape route
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Hamas leader in the Gaza Strip Yahya Sinwar, considered one of the masterminds of the October 7 massacre, may try to escape into Egypt through entry points under mosques, according to Israeli media reports.
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UAE's Mohammed Al Ramsi appointed chairman of WRC23
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
This appointment marks the fulfillment of a decision made by the WRC during its previous session in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, in 2019. The decision involved hosting the UAE for WRC-23, recognised as one of the foremost global gatherings in the telecommunications sector, with a particular focus
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US announces 21 million USD in additional aid for Gaza
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Amid the fresh hostilities between Israel and Hamas, after a brief pause for the release of hostages, the United States announced an additional 21 million USD in aid to Gaza, CNN reported quoting US Aid Administrator Samantha Power on a trip to Egypt.
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Hamas releases six Israelis on seventh day of truce deal
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
As Israel announced a one-day extension in the Israel-Hamas truce deal, the Hamas terror group released six more Israeli hostages to Egypt via the Rafah crossing on Thursday night.
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UAE's Sultan Al Jaber takes helm as COP28 President, inaugurates climate t
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
After assuming the role, Sulatn Al Jaber called on the global leaders saying, "You have the power to do something unprecedented." He also appealed them to "rise above" differences as they have "power to do something unprecedented.
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Hamas releases 10 Israelis, 4 Thai hostages on sixth day of truce
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has confirmed the release of over 14 hostages, including 10 Israelis and four Thai nationals, from Hamas captivity.
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