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United Nations General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership

Resolution does not give Palestine full UN membership, but recognises them as qualified to join and extends rights.

Al Jazeera

General Assembly set to vote on more rights for Palestinians at UN

After a US veto foiled the Palestinians' drive for full UN membership, the General Assembly is expected on Friday to grant them some additional rights in the global body -- a symbolic win that has already irked Israel.

France 24

Thwarted By US, Palestinians Look To UN General Assembly

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Xavier University Cancels UN Ambassador's Commencement Address

Xavier University of Louisiana cancels U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield's commencement address due to student outrage over her Gaza war stance.

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Taliban trying to normalise ties, install appointees in India: Afghan diplomat

Days after Afghanistan’s most senior diplomat in India resigned over charges of smuggling, diplomats still loyal to the previous democratic regime in Kabul warn that the Taliban is making another attempt to install a nominee in India, and urged India and other countries not to “normalise” ties with the Taliban.

The Hindu

Rafah Struck After Biden Warning On Arms Transfers

Smoke rose from strikes on Gaza's crowded southern city of Rafah Thursday after US President Joe Biden vowed to cut off artillery shells and other weapons supplied to Israel if a full-scale offensive into the city goes ahead.

International Business Times

On board a humanitarian flight: Injured Gazan children flown to UAE for treatment

Children are the first victims of the war in Gaza, with over 14,000 youngsters killed, according to the United Nations. Many of them died due to a lack of medical care. In response to this humanitarian crisis, several countries are evacuating children with the heaviest wounds or with chronic illnesses…

France 24

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UN Negotiating To Resume Fuel Shipments Into Gaza

Critical fuel shortage in Gaza impacts medical operations, UN reports famine, escalating conflict with Israel, and international concerns over civilian impact.

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Pentagon chief confirms US pause on weapons shipment to Israel

Lloyd Austin says US ‘has not made final determination’ on arms transfer amid concerns over Israel’s Rafah offensive.

Al Jazeera

India contributes $5,00,000 to U.N. Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund

India contributes $500,000 to UN Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund, reaffirming unwavering commitment to global fight against terrorism

The Hindu

Has Nikki Haley endorsed Donald Trump for president?

Nikki Haley was the final challenger to withdraw from the primary race, confirming in March that she had suspended her campaign

Evening Standard

The U.S. military pier off Gaza may soon be operating. Aid workers question its role

With aid groups warning of famine and the war between Israel and Hamas entering its seventh month, the assistance is needed, but there are key questions about its effectiveness and security.

WEKU

Text of the Gaza ceasefire proposal approved by Hamas

The deal lays out a timetable for release of Israeli captives in Gaza and withdrawal of Israel’s troops from territory.

Al Jazeera

Israel's Ambassador Expects US To Halt UN Funding

Israel's Ambassador warns of US funding cut if UN grants Palestinian Authority full membership, citing UN Charter violation.

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Why Anthony Albanese will face a tough call when the UN votes on full membership for Palestine

With a resolution up before the general assembly this week, Australia’s government may soon have to decide where it officially stands on Palestinian statehood

International Business Times

Latest Round Of Gaza Truce Talks Expected In Egypt

Talks to strike a Gaza truce were expected to resume Sunday after Hamas rejected any deal that failed to end the war in the Palestinian territory and accused Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu of "personally hindering" an agreement.

France 24

Israel downplays reports of progress in truce talks as Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo

A Hamas delegation arrived in Egypt on Saturday to resume Gaza truce talks as Egyptian media reported "significant progress in the negotiations" between the Palestinian group and Israel. A top Israeli official later downplayed the report, saying Israel will send a delegation to Cairo for talks on a Gaza truce…

International Business Times

Hamas Delegation Heads To Cairo For Truce Talks

Hamas said its delegation was heading to Cairo on Saturday to resume Gaza truce talks, as the United Nations warned that Israel's threatened assault on the city of Rafah could produce a "bloodbath".

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The Hindu

Hope Palestine's application for U.N. membership will be reconsidered, endorsed: India

India hopes the US will reconsider its veto on Palestine's UN membership bid, supporting a two-state solution.

International Business Times

Colombian School, A Grim Reminder Of Atrocities Of Rubber Fever

A modest wooden school in the middle of the Colombian Amazon preserves the memory of atrocities perpetrated against Indigenous people by rubber industrialists more than a century ago.

Al Jazeera

US increases pressure on Israel over Gaza aid as truce talks continue

Top US diplomat says efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza must be accelerated and sustained as famine looms.

France 24

US military begins construction of Gaza aid pier, says Pentagon

The United States military has begun construction of a pier to boost deliveries of desperately needed aid to Gaza, the Pentagon said on Thursday. UN World Food Programme deputy executive director Carl Skau said earlier on Thursday that the northern Gaza Strip is still heading towards famine and that a…

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Lawyers Seek UN Assistance For American Held By Taliban

Lawyers seek UN assistance for American captive held by Taliban in Afghanistan for release.

International Business Times

UN Launches Fund To Shield Displaced People From Climate Shocks

The United Nations said Wednesday it was launching a new Climate Resilience Fund aimed at boosting protections for "refugees and displaced communities" threatened by climate change.

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UN Calls For Investigation Of Mass Graves In Gaza

The United Nations urges investigation into mass graves at Gaza hospitals following Israeli raids, amid ongoing conflict.

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