China ex-premier Li Keqiang dies at 68
Li was premier and head of China’s cabinet under Xi for a decade until stepping down from all political positions…
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Turkey’s Erdogan says Hamas is not terrorist organisation, cancels trip to Israel
NATO member Turkey condemned the civilian deaths caused by Hamas’s Oct. 7 rampage in southern Israel Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan,…
Israel ground forces raid Hamas sites in Gaza, withdraw – military statement
US President Joe Biden, in remarks looking beyond the war that began with an Oct. 7 attack on Israel by…
Iran deported 200,000 illegal Afghan immigrants
The takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban in 2021 triggered a huge influx of Afghans. Iran deported 200,000 illegal Afghan…
As war rages in Gaza, global financial czars issue gloomy outlook
World Bank chief says geopolitical tensions heightened by Middle East conflict pose biggest threat to world economy As war rages…
Clear violations of humanitarian law’ in Gaza, UN chief tells Security Council
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has renewed his demand for a ceasefire in Gaza Clear violations of humanitarian law’ in…
Israel bombards Gaza as world leaders call for pause in conflict to let aid in
Israel kills more than 700 Palestinians on Tuesday, Gaza death toll at least 5,791 including 2,360 children Israel bombards Gaza…
Israel-Hamas war risks ‘serious’ economic damage
The militants also took 222 people hostage, among them elderly people and young children Israel-Hamas war risks ‘serious’ economic damage:…
China will do utmost to contribute to Palestinian-Israeli reconciliation
China and Russia share the same position that the legitimate national rights of the Palestinian people have not been met….
Azerbaijan hosts joint drills with Turkey near Armenia
On September 19, Azerbaijan launched a lightning offensive against Armenian separatist forces. Azerbaijan hosts joint drills with Turkey near Armenia:…