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Two sworn enemies hold key to ending war in Gaza. Does either man want a deal?
by Naharnet Newsdesk 5 days ago
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The latest flurry of Gaza cease-fire talks — the back-and-forth over now-familiar sticking points and appeals from around the world — obscures a grim truth about the monthslong efforts to end the Israeli war on Gaza and free scores...
Israeli court orders end to general strike over hostage crisis
by Naharnet Newsdesk 1 hour ago
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A rare call for a general strike in Israel to protest the failure to return hostages held in Gaza led to closures and other disruptions around Israel on Monday, including at its main international airport. But it was ignored in some areas, reflecting deep political...
CHINA / DIPLOMACY
China-Africa closer cooperation driven by real needs of continent
By Zhao Yusha
Published: Aug 31, 2024 12:36 AM
A decoration for the 2024 Summit of Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) is seen on display near the China National Convention Center in Beijing on August 30, 2024. This year's FOCAC will be held in...
As Japan seeks record defense budget for fiscal 2025, experts warn of militarism resurgence
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As Japan seeks record defense budget for fiscal 2025, experts warn of militarism resurgence
By Zhang Yuying
Published: Aug 31, 2024 09:24 PM
Be careful what you wish for. Illustration: Liu Rui/GT
Illustration: Liu Rui/GT
As Japan seeks another record defense budget of 8.5 trillion yen ($59 billion) for fiscal 2025, Chinese experts...
Tunisian civil society groups urge inclusion of rejected candidates in poll
Administrative court reinstates three barred candidates, including former minister Mondher Zenaidi and opposition leader Abdellatif Mekki.
Saied was democratically elected in 2019 but orchestrated a sweeping power grab in 2021.
/ Photo: AFP
AFP
Saied was democratically elected in 2019 but orchestrated a sweeping power grab in 2021. ...
War on all fronts: Why Israel expanded its atrocities to occupied West Bank
After laying waste to Gaza and killing thousands of civilians, Tel Aviv’s forces are wreaking havoc on other occupied areas. It is all part of a bigger design.
Ahmet Yusuf Ozdemir
AHMET YUSUF OZDEMIR
Israeli soldiers stand near a military vehicle during an Israeli raid in Nour Shams camp in...
MIDDLE EAST 6 HOURS AGO Live blog: UN calls for immediate halt to Israeli attacks on West Bank camp
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6 HOURS AGO
Live blog: UN calls for immediate halt to Israeli attacks on West Bank camp
Israel's war on Gaza, now in its 330th day, has killed at least 40,691 Palestinians — mostly women and children — and wounded over 94,060 others, a conservative estimate, with 10,000+ believed to be buried under debris of bombed homes.
UN condemns Israeli military...
AFRICA
AN HOUR AGO
UN urges more aid to Sudan amid crisis
The UN’s deputy secretary-general, Amina Mohammed, called for more aid to Sudan during her visit to the Adre border crossing in Chad, emphasising that current efforts are not enough to alleviate the suffering.
Sudan conflict hampers aid efforts, calls for global commitments to be fulfilled. / Photo: Reuters
REUTERS
Sudan conflict hampers aid...
MIDDLE EAST
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Iran needs $100 billion for economic growth, says president
President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed hope that his administration can improve relations with the international community and reduce the impact of sanctions on Iran's economy.
President Pezeshkian aims to boost Iran’s economic growth to 8 percent annually. / Photo: AFP
AFP
President Pezeshkian aims to boost Iran’s economic growth to 8...
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Norway's Princess Martha Louise marries US 'shaman'
11 hours ago11 hours ago
Norwegian princess Martha Louise is tying the knot with US guru Durek Verret, who claims to be able to talk to spirits. The couple has faced criticism over using the title of princess in commercial ventures.
https://p.dw.com/p/4k8dT
Norway's Princess Martha Louise and Durek Verrett arrive for their wedding party, in Geiranger,...
CONFLICTSPALESTINIAN TERRITORIES
Polio vaccines arrive in Gaza after first case in 25 years
5 hours ago5 hours ago
The WHO had announced a series of three-day "humanitarian pauses" in the fighting to administer the doses. Health care workers have for months warned of the reemergence of polio due to the dire humanitarian situation.
https://p.dw.com/p/4k8WA
A dose of a polio vaccine being dropped into a...
Germany's regional elections threaten Scholz’s coalition
Ben Knight
08/29/2024August 29, 2024
Germany's far-right AfD could win eastern state elections, jeopardizing Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition in Berlin. The elections are crucial for the country's political stability.
https://p.dw.com/p/4jrcR
In Görlitz an AfD campaign poster reading 'Security instead of Chaos'
The far-right AfD is expected to emerge as the strongest party from three pivotal state electionsImage: DW
On a...
POLITICSUNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Harris calls Trump's Arlington visit 'a political stunt'
3 hours ago3 hours ago
US Vice President Kamala Harris said Donald Trump's visit to Arlington National Cemetery was disrespectful amid controversy over actions taken by his campaign there.
https://p.dw.com/p/4k8x2
Trump and some relatives of US service members killed in Afghanistan at Arlington National Cemetery
Trump was at the cemetery on Monday to...
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Israeli strikes kill almost 50 in Gaza as WHO rolls out polio vaccine campaign
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday began its campaign to vaccinate around 640,000 children in Gaza against polio amid renewed Israeli strikes that killed at least 48 people in the enclave. Israel on Thursday had agreed to daily eight-hour pauses...




































