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Israel-Palestine live: Heavy rain worsens conditions for displaced Palestinians  Middle East Eye Humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens with displaced Palestinians threatened by hunger, disease  CBS News Downpours bring flooding fears to Israel, Gaza  The Times of Israel Palestinians ‘going hungry’ as Israel pounds Gaza  Al Jazeera English ‘We have the right to live.’ Starvation, …

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) welcomed the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire for humanitarian reasons and ensuring humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip, which was adopted Tuesday, with 153 countries voting in favour, reflecting the international consensus and the political will of the …

NEW DELHI — Two unidentified men stormed the lower house of India’s parliament on Wednesday, in a major security breach that fell on the anniversary of a deadly attack on the complex more than two decades ago. Video broadcast live on Sansad TV, the official channel for the country’s parliament, …

President Biden said “indiscriminate bombing” is eroding international support for Israel, in some of the sharpest criticism from Israel’s closest ally over its offensive in Gaza since the latest war with Hamas began. The United Nations General Assembly for a second time voted overwhelmingly to demand a cease-fire, with 153 …

HE the Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, along with heads of the Arab Group and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation …

WASHINGTON — House Republicans are expected to vote Wednesday on their resolution to formalize an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden as their investigation reaches a critical juncture and right-wing pressure grows. The vote comes as a potential showdown between House Republicans and Hunter Biden is also expected to come …

LATEST DEVELOPMENTS Israel says eight more soldiers killed in Gaza fighting, taking total to 114 soldiers since ground operations began UNITED NATIONS/CAIRO/GAZA, Dec 13 (Reuters) – Israel faced growing diplomatic isolation in its war against Hamas as the United Nations demanded an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and U.S. President …

Primary schools, secondary schools and kindergartens in Beijing suspended classes on Wednesday as intense snowfall is forecast to approach.The Beijing Municipal Education Commission decided to adopt temporary home learning starting Wednesday after the city’s meteorological authority issued an orange alert for blizzards late Tuesday.The national capital will quickly make preparations …

DUBAI — Negotiators at United Nations COP28 climate talks agreed Wednesday the world must transition away from planet-warming fossil fuels, a significant step toward shifting how the world is powered but one filled with questions about how soon and who will pay for the transition. COP28 President Sultan Al-Jaber gaveled …

LONDON − Britain has a problem with asylum seekers crossing the English Channel from France in small inflatable boats, dinghies and even kayaks. The government’s proposed solution? Send them to Rwanda. Rwanda is more than 4,300 miles away from Britain. Britain’s Parliament voted Tuesday to back a law that seeks …