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Omar Marmoush doubtful for Manchester derby after injury on international duty
Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush is a major doubt for Sunday’s Manchester derby after sustaining a knee ligament injury while playing for Egypt in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Burkina Faso.
Senior Hamas leaders survived Israeli airstrike in Doha, lower- ranking members killed
The latest Israeli airstrikes on Hamas in Doha, Qatar have resulted in the deaths of five lower ranked Hamas members, while senior officers of the sect survived the attack. This casualties were confirmed by the sect’s leadership on Tuesday, 9th September 2019 in Qatar’s capital, Doha. Qatar has strongly condemned the Israeli airstrike on its […]
Ethiopia inaugurates grand renaissance dam amid regional tensions
Ethiopia, Africa– Ethiopia has officially inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a massive hydroelectric project on the Blue Nile River, despite concerns from downstream neighbours Sudan and Egypt over water security. The dam, located 14 kilometers east of the Sudanese border, is expected to generate over 5,150 megawatts of electricity, more than doubling Ethiopia’s […]
Egypt, Qatar condemn Netanyahu’s remarks on Palestinian displacement
Egypt and Qatar have strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s remarks regarding the potential displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs described Netanyahu’s comments as part of “ongoing attempts to prolong escalation in the region and perpetuate instability while avoiding accountability for Israeli violations in Gaza”. Netanyahu had claimed that […]
Israel to call up 60,000 reservists in plan to seize Gaza city
The Israeli military has announced plans to call up 60,000 reservists and lengthen the service of an additional 20,000 reservists as it prepares to seize Gaza City. The move comes as mediators pursue efforts to secure a ceasefire in the 22-month war. The military said Defence Minister Israel Katz approved plans to begin operations in […]
Netanyahu yet to respond to Hamas proposal
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s reluctance to agree to a ceasefire in Gaza has sparked concerns, with political analyst, Marwan Bishara, suggesting that Netanyahu believes he is “winning the war” and sees no need to compromise. According to Bishara, Netanyahu’s calculation is that Hamas is on the path to defeat, and with a perceived “green light” […]
Hamas ceasefire nod could be bid for ‘exit strategy’
Hamas‘s recent acceptance of a ceasefire proposal presented by mediators has sparked optimism that a long-awaited breakthrough in negotiations could be close. According to Adnan Hayajneh, a professor of international relations at Qatar University, Hamas’s move signals that it is open to an “exit strategy” while international sympathy for the Palestinian cause is high. Hayajneh […]
New Gaza truce plan unveiled in Cairo
A Hamas delegation in Cairo has received a new proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, outlining a 60-day truce and hostage release in two batches. According to a Palestinian official speaking to newsmen on condition of anonymity, “the proposal is a framework agreement to launch negotiations on a permanent ceasefire”. This development comes as part […]
Israel continues blockade as catastrophic famine takes toll in Gaza
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached unprecedented levels of severity, with Israel‘s ongoing blockade severely restricting the flow of essential goods and aid into the region. As a result, a catastrophic famine has taken hold, causing widespread malnutrition, starvation, and disease among the civilian population. The situation is particularly dire for vulnerable groups, including […]
Arab and Islamic countries condemn Netanyahu’s “Greater Israel” remark
A coalition of 31 Arab and Islamic countries, along with the Arab League, has strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s statements regarding his vision for a “Greater Israel”. Netanyahu’s comments, made in an interview with Israeli channel i24NEWS, have sparked widespread criticism and concern. When asked if he subscribed to the “Greater Israel” vision, […]