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UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday voiced grave concern over the escalating conflict in Israel and Gaza and stressed the need to prevent the violence from spreading into the wider region.
The UN chief raised alarm over clashes along the Blue Line, the demarcation between Israel and Lebanon, as well as reported attacks from southern Lebanon.… Read the rest
Monarch’s recognition will come as country prepares to celebrate 60 years of independence from Britain
King Charles will acknowledge the “painful aspects” of Britain’s past actions in Kenya during a state visit later this month.
The visit follows an invitation from the country’s president, William Ruto, whose country will celebrate the 60th anniversary of its independence from Britain on 12 December.
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The shock Hamas incursion into Israel was of a scale and sophistication that was previously considered unthinkable.
Hamas attackers came by land, sea and air, overwhelming Israeli defenses, and killing more than 900 people in the country, both troops and citizens.… Read the rest
Pita Limjaroenrat says time is on the side of his youthful Move Forward party that took on the establishment and shook up Thailand’s ‘half-baked democracy’
Pita Limjaroenrat is playing the long game. “Our time will come”, he says confidently.
Israel warns Gaza residents to ‘get out now’ and says it will stop supplying electricity, fuel and goods, vowing unprecedented retaliation
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Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel is embarking on a “long and difficult war” after a surprise attack by Palestinian militants led to hundreds of deaths, the seizure of dozens of Israeli hostages, and sparked fears of a regional escalation.… Read the rest