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'Israel to strengthen ties with Palestinian Authority despite no peace deal'
The remarks were made at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament, in response to a no-confidence motion over Gantz's meetings with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in recent months, Xinhua news agency reported. In late December of 2021, Gantz and Abbas met at Gantz's home in the city of Rosh Ha'Ayin in central Israel to discuss economic and security issues.
Next 24 hours could decide UK PM's future
He described the report as 'a tissue of nonsense' in response to the leader of the Labour party and of the opposition, Sir Keir Starmer, accusing him of ignoring it and calling him a 'man without shame'. Johnson cowered behind a police inquiry currently underway as a result of the facts unearthed by Grey. May is looked upon as a person who might navigate Johnson's ouster from behind the scene.
As US, Russia clash at UNSC, India calls for diplomacy that upholds 'legitimate security'
"India's interest is in finding a solution that can provide for immediate de-escalation of tensions taking into account the legitimate security interests of all countries and aimed towards securing long term peace and stability in the region and beyond," India's Permanent Representative T.S. Tirumurti said. "It is our considered view that the issue can only be resolved through diplomatic dialogue," he said, adding: "Quiet and constructive diplomacy is the need of the hour."
FIA alleges Farooq Zahoor partner of Dawood Ibrahim, pointing to Don's presence in Pakistan
A You Tube video uploaded in Pakistan by Rizwan Razi has said that Farooq Zahoor is a partner of wanted terrorist, Dawood Ibrahim. While Pakistan has maintained that Dawood is not in Pakistan, India has been consistently maintaining otherwise. Razi said that the investigation was filed by Pakistani police officer and FIA chief Sanaullah Abbasi to allege that Zahoor is a partner of Dawood.
Pakistan-Afghanistan to have border committee on Durand Line
The decision to form the committee was taken during Pakistan's National Security Advisor (NSA) Moeed Yusuf's recent two-day visit to Kabul. During high-level meetings with the Taliban leadership, the issue of Durand Line remained as one of the primary points of discussion. Both sides discussed the current situation in Afghanistan and strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries.
Christian community mourns targeted killing of pastor in Peshawar
As per details shared by police authorities, William Siraj, who was a pastor at a church within the Chamkani police station limits, was with his fellow priest at the Ring Road area on Sunday, when the unknown assailants opened fire. Siraj died on the spot, while the accompanying priestwas later taken to the Lady Reading hospital.
Foreign journalists being harassed severely by China: Report
The report by the Foreign Correspondents Club (FCC) of China said journalists there face physical assaults, hacking, online trolling and visa denials, the BBC reported. Local journalists in mainland China and Hong Kong are also being targeted. China has labelled the FCC an "illegal organisation".
Newsmen Explainer | Why have thousands of truck drivers surrounded Canada's capital Ottawa?
A large convoy of trucks and pick-up cars descended in Canada’s capital Ottawa from across the country on the weekend to protest against the vaccine mandate imposed by the government of PM Justin Trudeau. Christened as “Freedom Convoy 2022”, they congregated at Parliament Hill. Here’s an explainer in the chronological order as to why the truckers and the general working-class people are protesting.
US Capitol Attack: Donald Trump promises to pardon if he wins 2024 presidential elections
“Another thing we'll do, and so many people have been asking me about it, if I run and if I win, we will treat those people from Jan. 6 fairly," Trump said to applause. "We will treat them fairly. And if it requires pardons we will give them pardons. Because they are being treated so unfairly,” Trump said while addressing a rally in Conroe, Texas.
No plans to send combat troops to Ukraine if Russia invades: NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg
“We have no plans to deploy NATO combat troops to Ukraine…we are focusing on providing support…there is a big difference between being a NATO member and being a strong and highly valued partner as Ukraine. There’s no doubt about that,” Stoltenberg said in a BBC interview when asked about NATO’s response if Russia invades Ukraine.
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