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UN court to rule Friday on South Africa Gaza ceasefire bid

The UN’s top court said it will rule Friday on a request by South Africa to order Israel to implement a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. South Afric

UK general election to hold July 4

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday set a general election date for July 4, ending months of speculation but not doom-laden forecasts about the

Spain to join Norway, Ireland in recognising Palestinian state

Spain is set to announce its recognition of an independent Palestinian state, sources said on Wednesday. Already, Norway and Ireland have announced th

Israel, Hamas reject bid before ICC to arrest leaders for war crimes

Israel and Hamas on Monday both angrily rejected moves to arrest their leaders for war crimes made before an international court as heavy fighting rag

Iran’s leader appoints 1st VP acting president

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Monday appointed the country’s First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber the interim president following the death o