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Israel calls for northern Gaza to be emptied within 24 hours

By Adel Zaanoun with Amelie Bottollier-Depois at the United Nations GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories, Oct 13, 2023 (AFP) - Israel…

5.2-Magnitude earthquake rattles Manila, prompting concerns of damage and aftershocks

MANILA, Oct 13, 2023 (AFP) - A magnitude 5.2 earthquake shook buildings in the Philippine capital on Friday, the US…

Taiwan’s defense minister warns of increased ‘military intimidation’ by China

TAIPEI, Oct 12, 2023 (AFP) - Taiwan's defence minister said Thursday China has stepped up "military intimidation" this year by…

Pres. Biden slams Trump for calling Hezbollah ‘smart’

WASHINGTON, Oct 13, 2023 (AFP) - US President Joe Biden condemned Donald Trump on Thursday for describing Hezbollah as "very…

A ‘new front’ in Hamas war depends on Israel’s actions, says Iran

BAGHDAD, Oct 12, 2023 (AFP) - Iran's foreign minister, whose government supports Hamas and other Middle East militant groups, said…

Tears and trauma as Thai evacuees return from Israel

BANGKOK, Oct 12, 2023 (AFP) - The first flight of Thai evacuees fleeing the conflict between Israel and Palestinian militant…

Race for US House speaker in chaos as Republican nominee drops out

By Frankie TAGGART WASHINGTON, Oct 13, 2023 (AFP) - The Republican nominee to lead the US House of Representatives dropped…

Talks to end Hollywood actors’ strike collapse

By Andrew MARSZAL LOS ANGELES, Oct 12, 2023 (AFP) - Talks between Hollywood actors and studios over an ongoing strike…

UK deploys military to eastern Mediterranean to support Israel: PM office

LONDON, Oct 12, 2023 (AFP) - The British government will send two Royal Navy ships and surveillance aircraft to the…

Israel ’emergency government’ sworn in

JERUSALEM, Oct 12, 2023 (AFP) - Israeli lawmakers on Thursday endorsed an expanded "emergency government", parliament said, a day after…

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