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US Hostage Envoy Withdraws Nomination to Assume Broader Role
Washington: US Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs Adam Boehler has withdrawn his nomination for the position, with plans to transition into a new envoy role
Massive Power Outage Hits Cuba, Millions Left Without Electricity
Havana: A major power outage struck Cuba on Friday, leaving millions without electricity after a breakdown at the Diezmero substation in the capital Havana.
US Arrests Palestinian Activist Student Over Visa Issues
New York: Federal agents have arrested Leqaa Kordia, a Palestinian student from the West Bank who participated in protests at Columbia University last spring, due
UN Chief Calls to Uphold Equality, Human Rights on International Day to Combat Islamophobia
New York: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres marked the International Day to Combat Islamophobia on Saturday by calling for global efforts to uphold equality, human rights,
Trkiye Shows No Retreat on Its Security: President’s Chief Advisor
Ankara: The Turkish president’s chief advisor stated that Ankara has not retreated on its security and the future of Syria. “As far as Trkiye is
UNRWA Opens 130 Temporary Learning Centers in Gaza for 47,000 Children
Gaza: The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) announced it has opened 130 temporary educational centers across Gaza, facilitating in-person learning for approximately 47,000 children.
Judge Temporarily Halts Trump’s Use of 1798 Law to Deport Venezuelans
Washington: A federal judge on Saturday blocked the Donald Trump administration’s reported plan to use the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) of 1798 to expedite the