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Israeli cabinet to hold vote on shutting down Al Jazeera on Thursday

02 May 2024 | 4:59 PM

Tel Aviv, May 2 (UNI) The Israeli government's top attorney, Gali Baharav-Miara, has green-lit the path to discontinuing broadcasting by Al Jazeera in Israel, with the war cabinet all but set to vote on the ban this evening, Israeli state-run radio Kan reported on Thursday.

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Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 34,596: ministry

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 34,596: ministry

02 May 2024 | 4:41 PM

Gaza, May 2 (UNI) The Palestinian death toll from the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 34,596, the Gaza health authorities said in a press statement on Thursday.

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Palestine denounces Israeli settlers' assault on Jordanian aid convoys

02 May 2024 | 4:35 PM

Rmallah, May 2 (UNI) The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates on Wednesday denounced the assault by Israeli settlers on two Jordanian aid convoys en route to the Gaza Strip.

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UAE again faces heavy rain, erratic weather

UAE again faces heavy rain, erratic weather

02 May 2024 | 4:19 PM

Dubai, May 2 (UNI) Two weeks after Dubai was battered by epic storms that crippled the emirate for days, heavy rains and thunderstorms pounded the UAE on Thursday, forcing the cancellation of many international flights.

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AirAsia Cambodia launches daily domestic flight operations

02 May 2024 | 3:51 PM

Phnom Penh, May 2 (UNI) Low-cost carrier AirAsia Cambodia launched its daily domestic flight operations in the Southeast Asian country on Thursday, said its news release.

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US State Department says China declined nuclear arms control dialogue

02 May 2024 | 3:20 PM

Washington, May 2 (UNI) The Chinese authorities refused to continue nuclear arms control negotiations with the United States after the November 2023 talks and did not provide a "substantive response" to the options proposed, the Semafor news website reported on Thursday, citing a US State Department official.

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Death toll up to 48 after road collapse in S China's Guangdong

Death toll up to 48 after road collapse in S China's Guangdong

02 May 2024 | 3:14 PM

Guanghou, May 2 (UNI) As of 2 p.m. on Thursday, the death toll has risen to 48 after part of an expressway collapsed in south China's Guangdong Province on early Wednesday morning, according to a press conference held in Meizhou City.

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Death toll rises to 36 after road collapse in south China's Guangdong

Death toll rises to 36 after road collapse in south China's Guangdong

02 May 2024 | 2:57 PM

Guanghou, May 2 (UNI) As of 5:30 on Thursday, the death toll has risen to 36 after part of an expressway collapsed in south China's Guangdong Province on early Wednesday morning, causing 23 vehicles to plunge, local authorities said.

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Pakistan calls for UN to grant Palestine full membership

02 May 2024 | 1:52 PM

United Nations, May 2 (UNI) Pakistan's UN ambassador, Munir Akram, on Wednesday strongly advocated for the Security Council to reconsider and endorse Palestine's application for full UN membership, aligning with the majority of global opinions.

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Australia has laws to deal with it: Penny Wong on reports of 'Indian spies'

02 May 2024 | 1:35 PM

New Delhi/Canberra, May 2 (UNI) Amid media reports alleging that “Indian spies” were thrown out of Australia in 2020 by the Morrison government, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has stressed on the importance of maintaining their democratic principles, including in the face of “any suggestion of foreign interference”.

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Iran imposes sanctions against UK Defence head for supporting Israel

02 May 2024 | 1:07 PM

Tehran, May 2 (UNI) Iran has added UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps, other military officials, as well as three UK companies to its sanctions list due to their support for Israel's actions against Palestine, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.

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Jeremiah Manele elected as Solomon Islands' new PM

Jeremiah Manele elected as Solomon Islands' new PM

02 May 2024 | 12:35 PM

Honiara, May 2 (UNI) Foreign minister Jeremiah Manele was elected as the Solomon Islands' new prime minister by members of parliament on Thursday, Governor General of the Solomon Islands David Vunagi announced.

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Colombian president says to break diplomatic relations with Israel

Colombian president says to break diplomatic relations with Israel

02 May 2024 | 12:34 PM

Bogota, May 2 (UNI) Colombia will sever diplomatic relations with Israel on Thursday, said President Gustavo Petro on Wednesday.

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India hopes Palestine's bid to become full UN member will be reconsidered and endorsed

India hopes Palestine's bid to become full UN member will be reconsidered and endorsed

02 May 2024 | 12:29 PM

New Delhi/New York, May 2 (UNI) Amid the ongoing Gaza conflict and days after the US’ veto, India has voiced hope that Palestine’s bid to become a full member of the United Nations will be reconsidered and be endorsed by the other members.

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Over 57,000 chickens culled in Japan due to Bird Flue outbreak

02 May 2024 | 12:27 PM

Tokyo, May 2 (UNI) More than 57,000 chickens were culled in Japan's Chiba Prefecture due to highly pathogenic avian influenza virus, in what is the 11th outbreak this season, the local administration said on Thursday.

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