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Race for Resources Intensifies as Saudis Pump Billions Into Africa
Saudis need food, critical minerals, a test ground for new technologies and trade routes, and Africa welcomes Riyadh’s investments.
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Hunger in Gaza Strip Classified as Famine, Global Body Says
A report from a UN-backed watchdog shows malnutrition worsening in the region. Israel questioned its criteria and accused the group of spreading misinformation.
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US Sanctions China Terminals, Hong Kong-Based Companies, Other Foreign Entities Over Iran Oil
The sanctions also targeted Greek national Antonios Margaritis and his network of entities, according to the Treasury Department.
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Israeli Defense Chief Warns Gaza City Could Face Rafah Fate Unless Hamas Disarms, Frees Hostages
Israel has called up 60,000 reservists and extended service for 20,000 more, as the Gaza offensive enters a new phase.
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Wong Joins Criticism of Israeli Housing Plan on Disputed West Bank
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has condemned Israel’s move to build homes on a 12-kilometre section of land bordering Jerusalem.
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Feeding the Crocodile: Netanyahu Warns Australia Against Appeasing Terrorism
Netanyahu warns Western democracies risk of being complacent and of appeasing terrorist cells.
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Netanyahu Approves Gaza City Takeover Plan, Renewed Hostage Negotiations
The Israeli military has already begun mobilizing 60,000 reservists and the initial steps in a plan to take over Gaza City.
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Israel Begins 1st Steps of Operation to Take Gaza City
The move comes after the Israel Defense Forces called up about 60,000 more reservists and extended the service of another 20,000.
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Trump Admin Imposes New Sanctions on ICC Judges
The International Criminal Court targeted ‘nationals of the United States or Israel, without the consent of either nation,’ Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
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Israel Calls Up Tens of Thousands of Reservists Ahead of Gaza Operation’s Next Phase
The move comes a day after Arab mediators said Hamas had agreed to cease-fire terms but that they were still waiting on an answer from Jerusalem.
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Minister Stands By Albanese As Australia-Israel Tensions Flare
‘Strength is not measured by how many people you can blow up, or how many children you can leave hungry,’ Burke said
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Hamas Accepts Proposed Deal for Cease-Fire and Hostage Release
The cease-fire would be for 60 days as an unspecified number of prisoners and hostages will be swapped.
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Israel Retaliates With Visa Ban on Australian Officials After MP Blocked
Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong has called the move ‘unjustified.’
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Nationwide Demonstrations in Israel Call for End to War in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, ‘Together we will fight, and with God’s help, together we will complete the victory and end the war.’
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State Department Halts All Visitor Visas for Gazans, Launches Investigation Into Medical Visits
The decision to suspend all visitor visas for Gazans follows scrutiny of recent flights arriving in San Francisco and Houston.
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New Settlement ‘Buries the Idea of a Palestinian State,’ Says Israeli Minister
A German foreign ministry spokesman said on Friday it ‘firmly rejects the Israeli government’s announcements’ on new settlements in the West Bank.
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US Says Hamas ‘Walked Away’ From Gaza Talks After Albanese’s Palestine Pledge
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee also said Australian hopes of cooperating with the Palestinian Authority were unfounded.
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Albanese Cautions Against ‘Propaganda’ After Hamas Appears to Dispute Alleged Praise of PM
The prime minister said the international community is united in isolating the terror group.
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Race for Resources Intensifies as Saudis Pump Billions Into Africa
Saudis need food, critical minerals, a test ground for new technologies and trade routes, and Africa welcomes Riyadh’s investments.
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Hunger in Gaza Strip Classified as Famine, Global Body Says
A report from a UN-backed watchdog shows malnutrition worsening in the region. Israel questioned its criteria and accused the group of spreading misinformation.
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US Sanctions China Terminals, Hong Kong-Based Companies, Other Foreign Entities Over Iran Oil
The sanctions also targeted Greek national Antonios Margaritis and his network of entities, according to the Treasury Department.
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Israeli Defense Chief Warns Gaza City Could Face Rafah Fate Unless Hamas Disarms, Frees Hostages
Israel has called up 60,000 reservists and extended service for 20,000 more, as the Gaza offensive enters a new phase.
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Wong Joins Criticism of Israeli Housing Plan on Disputed West Bank
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has condemned Israel’s move to build homes on a 12-kilometre section of land bordering Jerusalem.
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Feeding the Crocodile: Netanyahu Warns Australia Against Appeasing Terrorism
Netanyahu warns Western democracies risk of being complacent and of appeasing terrorist cells.
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Netanyahu Approves Gaza City Takeover Plan, Renewed Hostage Negotiations
The Israeli military has already begun mobilizing 60,000 reservists and the initial steps in a plan to take over Gaza City.
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Israel Begins 1st Steps of Operation to Take Gaza City
The move comes after the Israel Defense Forces called up about 60,000 more reservists and extended the service of another 20,000.
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Trump Admin Imposes New Sanctions on ICC Judges
The International Criminal Court targeted ‘nationals of the United States or Israel, without the consent of either nation,’ Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
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Israel Calls Up Tens of Thousands of Reservists Ahead of Gaza Operation’s Next Phase
The move comes a day after Arab mediators said Hamas had agreed to cease-fire terms but that they were still waiting on an answer from Jerusalem.
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Minister Stands By Albanese As Australia-Israel Tensions Flare
‘Strength is not measured by how many people you can blow up, or how many children you can leave hungry,’ Burke said
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Hamas Accepts Proposed Deal for Cease-Fire and Hostage Release
The cease-fire would be for 60 days as an unspecified number of prisoners and hostages will be swapped.
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Israel Retaliates With Visa Ban on Australian Officials After MP Blocked
Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong has called the move ‘unjustified.’
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Nationwide Demonstrations in Israel Call for End to War in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, ‘Together we will fight, and with God’s help, together we will complete the victory and end the war.’
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State Department Halts All Visitor Visas for Gazans, Launches Investigation Into Medical Visits
The decision to suspend all visitor visas for Gazans follows scrutiny of recent flights arriving in San Francisco and Houston.
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New Settlement ‘Buries the Idea of a Palestinian State,’ Says Israeli Minister
A German foreign ministry spokesman said on Friday it ‘firmly rejects the Israeli government’s announcements’ on new settlements in the West Bank.
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US Says Hamas ‘Walked Away’ From Gaza Talks After Albanese’s Palestine Pledge
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee also said Australian hopes of cooperating with the Palestinian Authority were unfounded.
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Albanese Cautions Against ‘Propaganda’ After Hamas Appears to Dispute Alleged Praise of PM
The prime minister said the international community is united in isolating the terror group.
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