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Israel forces kill at least 14 people waiting to receive aid in Gaza: health ministry

March 15, 2024 admin

March 15, 2024 05:34 am | Updated 05:34 am IST – Bande de Gaza, Territoires palestiniens Israeli Army members operate in an area in the Gaza strip. File image for representational purposes | Photo Credit: ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES via Reuters The Gaza Health Ministry said on March 15 that Israeli fire killed 14 people and…

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Top U.S. Democrat Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, saying Netanyahu is an obstacle to peace

March 14, 2024 admin

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on March 14 called on Israel to hold new elections, saying he believes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has “lost his way” and is an obstacle to peace in the region amid a growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Mr. Schumer, the first Jewish majority leader in the Senate and the…

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Palestinian President Names Adviser As New Prime Minister

March 14, 2024 admin

Mohammed Mustafa was involved in reconstruction efforts in Gaza after Israel’s 2014 invasion. Ramallah, Palestinian Territories: Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas has appointed Mohammed Mustafa, a long-trusted adviser on economic affairs, as Prime Minister, the official Wafa news agency said on Thursday. Mustafa’s appointment comes less than three weeks after his predecessor, Mohammed Shtayyeh, resigned, citing…

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Washington Dulles Airport Ranked As World’s Most Punctual In February

March 14, 2024 admin

It was followed by Vienna International Airport (VIE) Flight delays, cancellations, and disruptions are the worst part of flying. On-time performance is a major factor for travellers choosing airlines for connecting flights. The latest results from travel data analytics firm Cirium revealed that the most punctual airport in February in the global category was Washington…

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UK Says Air Force Plane With Defence Minister Grant Shapps Onboard Had Signal Jammed Near Russia

March 14, 2024 admin

UK is one of Ukraine’s backers in its fight against Russia’s invasion. (Representational) London: A British Royal Air Force plane carrying the UK defence minister had its signal jammed as it flew near Russian territory this week, a government spokesman confirmed on Thursday. The electronic attack happened on Wednesday evening as Grant Shapps flew back…

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Israeli general in Gaza criticises political leaders

March 14, 2024 admin

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu | Photo Credit: Reuters An Israeli general leading troops in Gaza has delivered rare public criticism of the country’s political leadership, demanding it “be worthy” of the soldiers fighting against Hamas in the Palestinian territory. Brigadier General Dan Goldfus, head of the 98th division deployed in Gaza’s main southern city…

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China says U.S. TikTok vote follows ‘logic of a bandit’

March 14, 2024 admin

Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: AFP China blasted Washington’s “bandit” mentality after the U.S. House passed a bill that would ban TikTok unless it splits from its Chinese owner, and vowed to “take all necessary measures” to protect the interests of its companies overseas. The short-video app has soared in popularity…

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Pregnant US Teacher Collapses In Classroom And Dies Weeks Before Baby Was Due

March 14, 2024 admin

Mrs Fannon was due to give birth in just 4 short weeks. Tragedy struck a rural New York school community. Pregnant teacher Courtney Fannon, 29, diedunexpectedly just weeks before welcoming her first child. Mrs Fannon, a beloved special education teacher at Kendal Central School, was found unresponsive in her classroom, shortly after sending her husband…

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Magnitude 5.8 earthquake hits Japan’s Fukushima

March 14, 2024 admin

People throw leaves with messages written on them into the sea for the victims of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami disasters in Japan. | Photo Credit: AFP An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 hit eastern Japan early on March 15 (Japan local time), the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The epicentre of the earthquake was…

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SpaceX’s Starship Mega-Rocket “Lost” During Atmospheric Re-Entry

March 14, 2024 admin

Two previous attempts have ended in spectacular explosions. Boca China: Starship, the world’s most powerful rocket, flew further and faster than ever before during its third test flight Thursday, although it was eventually lost as it re-entered the atmosphere over the Indian Ocean, SpaceX said. Lift-off from the company’s Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas came…

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