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Casualties mount as Israeli troops continue firing on Gazans seeking aid

JERUSALEM (CNN) - Palestinians on their way to  Israeli Tanks fire on Gazans seeking aid, 32 killed, over 200 injured

GAZA - At least 32 Palestinians were killed and more than 200 wounded after Israeli forces opened fire on crowds waiting for food at two separate aid distribution points in Gaza on Sunday, according to reports from local authorities and eyewitnesses.

"Global consensus needed against terrorism," says BJP leader V Muraleedharan in Cairo

Cairo [Egypt], June 4 (ANI): As the all-party parliamentary delegation concluded its four-nation diplomatic tour in Egypt, BJP leader V Muraleedharan called the visit 'very productive' and highlighted the strong support India received on the global stage against terrorism.

'I found it very much productive, very meaningful, and I found a consensus among everyone in favour of India, especially on the issue of terro

Iconic toy retailer Hamleys opens in Kuwait, 9th store in Gulf

Kuwait City [Kuwait], June 2 (ANI): Kuwait welcomed the world's finest toy store as Hamleys launched a spectacular 1170 square meter store at The Avenues mall.

Opened on May 31, this landmark destination brings Hamleys' signature magic to life. Located in Kuwait's largest and most prestigious lifestyle destination, The Avenues spans over 1.3 million square meters and features more than 1,000 stores across 12 them

Daily World Briefing, June 2

Slovakia opposes EU's plan to end Russian energy imports: PM

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Sunday that his government cannot support the European Union's (EU) proposal to completely halt nuclear fuel imports from Russia.

Addressing a press conference, Fico said the plan would threaten the operation of nuclear power plants in Slovakia.

The European Commission last month unveiled a new roadm

Egypt, Qatar intensify efforts to broker Gaza ceasefire based on US proposal

CAIRO, 1st June, 2025 (WAM) - Egypt and Qatar continue to intensify their efforts to bridge differences and resolve outstanding issues in pursuit of a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, Cairo and Doha said in a joint statement on Sunday.

In their joint statement, Egypt and Qatar said these efforts are based on US envoy Steve Witkoff's proposal. They aim to pave the way for resuming indirect negotiations.

US envoy Witkoff says Hamas response to Gaza proposal "totally unacceptable"

Washington DC [US], June 1 (ANI): US Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, called Hamas' response to the proposed ceasefire deal with Israel 'totally unacceptable' and stated that it 'only takes us backward.'

As reported by CNN, Hamas has responded to the Gaza ceasefire plan put forward by the US. In a statement, Hamas said that its 'proposal' to the mediators - Qatar and Egypt -- 'aims to achieve a pe

Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed receives Qatari Minister of Transport

Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 31 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs and Chairman of Etihad Rail, received Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani, Qatar's Minister of Transport, today in Abu Dhabi.

The discussions centred on enhancing collaboration and knowledge exchange in the fields of transportation and

Asian Athletics Championship: India's Sachin fights his way to silver; Pakistan's Arshad takes gold in men's javelin

Gumi [South Korea], May 31 (ANI): India's Sachin Yadav put in his best effort and gave Paris 2024 Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem a run for his money; however, even with his top draw attempt, he bagged a silver while Pakistan's javelin ace walked away with the gold on Saturday at the Asian Athletics Championship.

Sachin was a whisker away from ending Arshad's dominance but fell marginally short by 1.24m and

Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed receives Qatari Minister of Transport

ABU DHABI, 31st May, 2025 (WAM) - H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs and Chairman of Etihad Rail, received Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani, Qatar's Minister of Transport, today in Abu Dhabi.

The discussions centred on enhancing collaboration and knowledge exchange in the fields of transportation

What is Trumps game in Syria

Why has the US president decided to lift all sanctions on Damascus, and how will it shape the future of the region?

US President Donald Trump's recent announcement that he intends to lift all sanctions on Syria stands as one of the most unexpected and controversial foreign policy moves Washington has made in the past decade.

Declared during Trump's Middle East tour at the US-Saudi Investmen

Asian Athletics Championships 2025: Gulveer Singh, Parul Chaudhary set new records in Gumi

Gumi [South Korea], May 30 (ANI): It was another exciting day for the Indian contingent at the Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi on Friday. The day after winning three gold medals, the Indian team continued to excel on the track as well in the field event, adding three gold medals on the penultimate day of the continental competition in South Korea. India's medal tally swelled to 18 with eight gold medals, seven si

Qatar's knowledge transformation: Shaping diversified, sustainable economic model

DOHA, 28th May, 2025 (WAM) -- The State of Qatar is steadily positioning itself as a leading regional hub for the knowledge economy, aligning its progress with the Qatar National Vision 2030 - a long-term roadmap guiding the nation's development across all sectors.

Central to this vision is the transition from a resource-based economy to one built on knowledge, innovation, and technology.

Key pillars of thi

UAE placed in Group C of FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025

DOHA, 25th May, 2025 (WAM) - The draw for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025, scheduled to take place from November 3 to 27, 2025, has placed the UAE in Group C, alongside Senegal, Croatia, and Costa Rica.

The draw has thrown up a host of fascinating contests.

The draw took place in Doha on Sunday, 25 May, with the help of assistants Julian Draxler, who won the 2014 FIFA World Cup with Germany, and former Q

Menassah Distribution Company expands regional footprint with strong presence at Muscat, Doha Book Fairs

SHARJAH, 6th May 2025 (WAM) -- In a new chapter of its journey on the Arab cultural map, Menassah Distribution Company continues its noble mission of spreading knowledge, elevating the profile of Emirati books, and supporting their creators.

This is reflected in its notable participation at the Muscat International Book Fair, which concluded on 4th May 2025, and its upcoming presence at the Doha International Bo