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Red Cross ‘deeply troubled’ as aid convoy attacked in Gaza City

A convoy carrying “lifesaving medical supplies” has come under fire in Gaza City. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/8/red-cross-deeply-troubled-as-its-aid-convoy-comes-under-fire-in-gaza-city?traffic_source=rss

Pakistan vs England: ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match preview

Babar Azam hits back at criticism of his captaincy of Pakistan before the crunch Cricket World Cup match with England. https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2023/11/10/pakistan-vs-england-icc-cricket-world-cup-2023-match-preview?traffic_source=rss

Pro-Palestine crowd storms Russia’s Dagestan to protest flight from Israel

All flights to and from Makhachkala airport in Russia were suspended after groups of protesters entered the facility. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/29/pro-palestinian-crowd-enters-dagestan-airport-to-protest-israel-flight?traffic_source=rss

Three rights groups file ICC lawsuit against Israel over Gaza ‘genocide’

The lawsuit urges the ICC to include 'genocide' in Gaza war crimes probe and issue arrest warrants for Israel's leaders. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/9/three-rights-groups-file-icc-lawsuit-against-israel-over-gaza-genocide?traffic_source=rss

Analysis: How would Israel fare in Gaza’s tunnels?

More Israeli soldiers might die as the invading troops take the battle underground, into the feared Hamas tunnels. https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/11/8/analysis-how-israel-would-fare-in-gazas-tunnels-part-i?traffic_source=rss

Japan sanctions individuals, company over links to Hamas

Tokyo's measures follow announcement of similar sanctions by the United States earlier this month. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/31/japan-sanctions-individuals-company-over-links-to-hamas?traffic_source=rss

Family, including three children, killed by Israeli attack in south Lebanon

Israeli was also killed in a retaliatory strike launched by Lebanon's Hezbollah across the southern border. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/5/woman-three-children-killed-by-israeli-air-strike-in-southern-lebanon?traffic_source=rss

Israel’s military claims it has cut Gaza in half, surrounded Gaza City

With Gaza under a total communications outage, it is difficult to confirm the Israeli army's announcement. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/5/israels-military-claims-it-has-cut-gaza-in-half-surrounded-gaza-city?traffic_source=rss

‘Intense bombings’ by Israeli forces around Gaza hospitals amid blackout

Third total communications outage in Gaza since start of war as Israel says it has divided the besieged strip into two. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/5/intense-bombings-by-israeli-forces-around-gaza-hospitals-amid-blackout?traffic_source=rss

Biden announces ‘strongest’ regulations yet to ensure safety of AI

Developers of powerful AI will have to share test results and critical information with the US government. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/31/biden-announces-strongest-regulations-yet-to-ensure-safety-of-ai?traffic_source=rss

Israel’s army meets fierce resistance ‘at the gates of Gaza City’

The death toll exceeds 9,000 as Israeli troops battle Hamas and Islamic Jihad fighters for the enclave's biggest city. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/2/israels-army-meets-fierce-resistance-at-the-gates-of-gaza-city?traffic_source=rss

China says US ‘exaggerates’ its military threat in new report

Pentagon report detailed the expansion of China's arsenal of nuclear and conventional weapons. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/25/china-says-us-exaggerates-its-military-threat-in-new-report?traffic_source=rss

The Gaza Strip: Under siege, at war

Palestinians in the besieged enclave have had to endure decades of violence and oppression — and now it’s even worse. https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/10/27/the-gaza-strip-under-siege-at-war?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 604

As the war enters its 604th day, these are the main developments. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/20/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-604?traffic_source=rss

We ‘die slowly every single day’: What survival means for one Gaza family

After a displaced family of eight narrowly escape an air attack, they contemplate what the war means for their future. https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/10/25/we-die-slowly-every-single-day-what-survival-means-for-one-gaza-family?traffic_source=rss

US resists ceasefire call in UN Security Council debate on Israel-Gaza war

First open debate on conflict hears repeated calls for immediate ceasefire amid humanitarian crisis in Gaza. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/25/us-resists-ceasefire-call-in-un-security-council-debate-on-israel-gaza-war?traffic_source=rss

Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 20

As the conflict between Israel and Gaza enters its 20th day, these are the main developments. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/26/israel-hamas-war-list-of-key-events-day-20?traffic_source=rss

UK’s Conservatives lose two safe seats in historic by-election defeat

Labour Party easily wins two central England seats in blow for ruling party ahead of general election next year. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/20/uks-conservatives-lose-two-safe-seats-in-historic-by-election-defeat?traffic_source=rss

Republicans nominate Mike Johnson as latest US House Speaker candidate

Johnson, from Louisiana, is the fourth hopeful for the job amid continued in-fighting among Republicans. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/25/republicans-nominate-mike-johnson-as-latest-us-house-speaker-candidate?traffic_source=rss

London’s ‘March For Palestine’ draws 100,000 demanding Gaza ceasefire

Pro-Palestine supporters march again in London calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and the safe delivery of aid https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/10/21/londons-march-for-palestine-sees-a-100-000-calling-for-a-ceasefire?traffic_source=rss

‘Terrifying’: Gaza kidney patients face dialysis crisis at packed hospitals

At central Gaza's only working hospital, kidney dialysis patients have doubled to 300 — but it has just 24 machines. https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/10/25/terrifying-hope-shrinks-for-gazas-dialysis-patients-at-packed-hospitals?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 592

As the war enters its 592nd day, these are the main developments. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/8/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-592?traffic_source=rss

PA forces fire tear gas at West Bank protesters after Gaza hospital strike

Palestinian Authority security forces use tear gas and stun grenades to disperse protesters in Ramallah. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/17/pa-forces-fire-tear-gas-at-west-bank-protesters-after-gaza-hospital-strike?traffic_source=rss

McDonald’s franchises in Middle East at odds over Israel-Hamas war

McDonald's Israel's announcement of free meals for Israeli military sparks backlash from franchises in Arab countries. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/10/20/mcdonalds-franchises-in-middle-east-at-odds-over-israel-hamas-war?traffic_source=rss

Putin hints Russia could return to nuclear testing

The Russian president says Moscow could 'theoretically' withdraw from landmark nuclear test ban treaty. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/5/putin-hints-russia-could-return-to-nuclear-testing?traffic_source=rss

South Africa inflict record ODI defeat on England in ICC Cricket World Cup

South Africa beat England by a mammoth 229 runs to leave the champions' title defence hanging by a thread. https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2023/10/21/south-africa-inflict-record-odi-defeat-on-england-in-cricket-world-cup?traffic_source=rss

Biden says US ‘holds world together’ as he condemns Putin and Hamas

President addresses US in rare Oval Office speech and explains why country should back Ukraine and Israel. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/20/biden-says-us-holds-world-together-as-he-condemns-putin-and-hamas?traffic_source=rss

‘We will come from the ground’: Israel’s goals in a ground invasion of Gaza

As an invasion appears imminent, Israel has several reasons – even if lofty – for carrying out such an offensive. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/14/we-will-come-from-the-ground-israels-goals-in-a-ground-invasion-of-gaza?traffic_source=rss

Canada pulls 41 diplomats from India amid row over separatist’s killing

Foreign Minister Melanie Joly accuses New Delhi of breaching international law with move to revoke diplomatic immunity. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/20/canada-pulls-41-diplomats-from-india-amid-row-over-separatists-killing?traffic_source=rss

Gaza’s only cancer hospital could shut down amid Israel’s war and siege

Starved of fuel, the hospital has already stopped some services, such as radiology. Gaza has 9,000 cancer patients. https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/10/19/gazas-only-cancer-hospital-could-shut-down-amid-israels-war-and-siege?traffic_source=rss