Israel-Hamas conflict
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Gaza has long been a powder keg. Here’s a look at the history of the embattled region
JERUSALEM: Gaza has long been a powder keg, and it exploded after Hamas fighters stormed southern Israel on Oct 7…
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Hamas releases two US hostages ‘for humanitarian reasons’ in response to Qatari efforts: Spokesperson
CAIRO: Hamas’ armed wing the Izz el-Deen al-Qassam Brigades has released two US hostages – a mother and her daughter – “for humanitarian…
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Rushdie filled with ‘foreboding’ at Israel-Hamas war
FRANKFURT: Author Salman Rushdie on Friday (Oct 20) urged a “cessation” in fighting between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas,…
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Israel-Hamas conflict: ASEAN calls for ‘immediate end’ to violence
SINGAPORE: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Friday (Oct 20) called for the “immediate end” to the violence…
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Several dead and injured in Israel strike at Gaza church: Hamas
Witnesses said the strike damaged the facade of the church and caused an adjacent building to collapse, adding that many…
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Hamas masterminds top Israel’s ‘dead man walking’ hit list
JERUSALEM: Israel has threatened that every Hamas member faces death when it invades Gaza but two accused masterminds of the Oct…
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UN chief calls for ‘sustained’ humanitarian access to Gaza
CAIRO: United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres urged “rapid, unimpeded humanitarian access” to the besieged Gaza Strip on Thursday (Oct…
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Xi says China to work with Egypt to help stabilise Middle East
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping told Egypt’s prime minister on Thursday (Oct 19) that their countries should work together to…
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Biden says Egypt to open Gaza crossing for up to 20 aid trucks
RHINELAND-PALATINATE, Germany: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has agreed to open the Rafah crossing into Gaza to allow a first…
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Analysis: Malaysia’s pro-Palestinian stance and ties with Hamas — under the spotlight but not under pressure
NO REASON FOR CHANGE IN STANCE Analyst James Chin, who is a Professor of Asian Studies at the University of…
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