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Abbas discusses with US envoy Gaza onslaught, West Bank escalation

Abbas discusses with US envoy Gaza onslaught, West Bank escalation

US President Joe Biden, left, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are seen in this file combination picture. — Courtesy photo
Biden expresses 'support' for Gaza ceasefire in call with Netanyahu
May 18, 2021

Biden expresses 'support' for Gaza ceasefire in call with Netanyahu

Evin Incir, a socialist member of the parliament from Sweden who currently serves as vice-chair of the parliament's delegation for relations with Palestine, thinks the interests of both Hamas and Netanyahu are taking priority over the well-being of the ordinary citizens. — Courtesy file photo
‘Erdogan may be interested to benefit from Israel-Hamas conflict’
May 18, 2021

‘Erdogan may be interested to benefit from Israel-Hamas conflict’

Kuwait summons Czech ambassador after pro-Israel post
Kuwait summons Czech ambassador after pro-Israel post
May 18, 2021

Kuwait summons Czech ambassador after pro-Israel post

Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held talks on Monday over the phone about the current situation in the Middle East. — WAM photo
US secretary of state, UAE foreign minister review developments in Israel, Palestine
May 18, 2021

US secretary of state, UAE foreign minister review developments in Israel, Palestine

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Abbas discusses with US envoy Gaza onslaught, West Bank escalation
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Abbas discusses with US envoy Gaza onslaught, West Bank escalation

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Biden expresses 'support' for Gaza ceasefire in call with Netanyahu
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Biden expresses 'support' for Gaza ceasefire in call with Netanyahu

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King Salman reviews bilateral ties with Bahraini king in phone call
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King Salman reviews bilateral ties with Bahraini king in phone call

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‘Erdogan may be interested to benefit from Israel-Hamas conflict’
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‘Erdogan may be interested to benefit from Israel-Hamas conflict’

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Kuwait summons Czech ambassador after pro-Israel post
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Kuwait summons Czech ambassador after pro-Israel post

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Working more than 55 hours a week significantly increases the risk of stroke and deaths from heart disease, a new study has concluded.
Working for 55 hours or more in a week health hazard: WHO
May 17, 2021

Working for 55 hours or more in a week health hazard: WHO

Blinken calls Jordanian, Tunisian foreign ministers in bid to de-escalate hostilities in Gaza and Israel
May 17, 2021

Blinken calls Jordanian, Tunisian foreign ministers in bid to de-escalate hostilities in Gaza and Israel

US blacklists Daesh's financial facilitators in Syria and Turkey
May 17, 2021

US blacklists Daesh's financial facilitators in Syria and Turkey

Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh called on the world on Monday to stand with the Palestinians and end the brutal Israeli aggression carried out against the innocent people of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. — Courtesy photo
Palestinian PM calls for halt to Israeli aggression on Gaza as death toll nears 200, including 58 kids
May 17, 2021

Palestinian PM calls for halt to Israeli aggression on Gaza as death toll nears 200, including 58 kids

Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from low-lying areas in western India as a powerful cyclone is expected to make landfall on Tuesday, threatening a region already struggling with a devastating second coronavirus wave. — Courtesy photo
Thousands evacuated as powerful cyclone to hit Indian region grappling with coronavirus
May 17, 2021

Thousands evacuated as powerful cyclone to hit Indian region grappling with coronavirus

The French pharmaceutical company Sanofi reported positive results from a trial of its COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, which has been hit by several months of delays.
French company Sanofi reports positive results from vaccine trial
May 17, 2021

French company Sanofi reports positive results from vaccine trial

The United Arab Emirates on Monday recorded 1,229 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours. — WAM file photo
UAE's daily new COVID-19 cases continue to show steady decline
May 17, 2021

UAE's daily new COVID-19 cases continue to show steady decline

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