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Intense Fighting Halts Gaza Aid, Says UN

Shortly after its reopening on May 8, militants fired eight rockets from southern Gaza’s Rafah toward the Kerem Shalom crossing area in Israel….reports Asian Lite News The United Nations (UN) Office for

May 17, 2024

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US House Passes Bill to Resume Arms Deliveries to Israel

The US is currently withholding a delivery of ammunition due to Israel’s actions in the city of Rafah in the south of the Gaza Strip…reports Asian Lite News The US House of

May 16, 2024

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Israel slams UNGA call for more rights for Palestine

Netanyahu said the resolution “will not constitute a basis for future negotiations, and does not advance a peaceful solution.”…reports Asian Lite News The Israeli government has unanimously rejected a recommendation adopted last

May 16, 2024

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Yoav Gallant opposes Israeli rule in post-war Gaza

Gallant’s outspoken criticism of the prime minister has drawn criticism from several cabinet members, including Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich…reports Asian Lite News Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has said that he would

May 16, 2024

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GCC Banks’ profitability to remain strong

The central banks of most Gulf countries typically mirror the FRB’s interest rate movements to maintain their currency peg…reports Asian Lite News Standard & Poor’s Credit Ratings Agency (S&P Global) said the

May 16, 2024

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UAE-made MBZ-SAT approved for launch in October

The MBZ-SAT is scheduled for launch no earlier than October 2024 on a SpaceX rocket, and will further solidify the UAE’s position in the global space industry…reports Asian Lite News Crown Prince

May 16, 2024

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UAE unveils 10-year Blue Residency visa

This is the first long-term residency for individuals with exceptional contributions and efforts in the field of environment action and sustainability both inside and outside the United Arab Emirates….reports Asian Lite News

May 16, 2024

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UK announces $175 mn humanitarian aid boost for Yemen

The move comes a week after the EU announced $125 million for NGOs and UN agencies working in Yemen, where more than half the 34 million population needs aid after nine years

May 16, 2024

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ICC probing Ukraine, Gaza war crimes defies threats

The court in The Hague, Netherlands, has been investigating the Israel Defence Forces and the Palestinian organisation Hamas for alleged war crimes…reports Asian Lite News The International Criminal Court prosecutor, Karim Khan,

May 15, 2024

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US advances $1b arms sale to Israel despite Rafah assault

While no specific timeline has been set for official notification to Congress, the process has begun, setting in motion the eventual approval process….reports Asian Lite News The Joe Biden administration has initiated

May 15, 2024

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