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Dems Unveil 'Simple Yet Urgent' Bill Blocking US Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia: "There is no reason for the U.S. to kowtow to a regime that has massacred countless ...
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Biden to “Reevaluate” U.S.-Saudi-Relationship as Congressmembers Call for Halt to Arms Sales
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Dems Unveil 'Simple Yet Urgent' Bill Blocking US Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia: "There is no reason for the U.S. to kowtow to a regime that has massacred countless ...
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12.5 million used Saudi Arabia’s airports via 86,000 flights in Ramadan: Jeddah, hub for Umrah pilgrims, gets lion’s share of passenger traffic with around 5.3m
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12.5 million used Saudi Arabia’s airports via 86,000 flights in Ramadan
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Marjorie Taylor Greene says Mike Johnson needs to "do the right thing" and resign, or be ousted
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Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.

  • The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.

  • Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.

  • He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
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190 bodies found in mass grave in Gaza’s Nasser Medical Complex: LONDON: A mass grave containing 190 bodies has been discovered by Palestinian civil defense ...
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190 bodies found in mass grave in Gaza’s Nasser Medical Complex
Quick Glance: Discovery of Nearly 300 Bodies in Mass Grave at Gaza Hospital
  • Workers from the Gaza Civil Defense announced the discovery of a mass grave with almost 300 bodies at a hospital in the southern city of Khan Younis in Gaza, subsequent to the withdrawal of Israeli forces earlier this month.

  • Colonel Yamen Abu Suleiman, the Director of Civil Defense in Khan Younis, informed CNN on Monday that 73 bodies were found in the courtyard of the Nasser Medical Complex, bringing the total number to 283.

  • It is believed that some bodies were discovered with bound hands and feet, along with indications of field executions. The specific circumstances of their deaths, whether they were buried alive or executed, remain unclear.

  • The IDF has stated that they transported multiple bodies from Gaza to Israel for DNA testing before repatriating the remains in containers. The region surrounding the Nasser Medical Complex experienced heavy bombardment and conflict during January and February.
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Jazan mangoes reach Jordan in major agricultural export initiative: Alrowia collaborates with the Jazan Development and Investment Company (JAZADCO) to ensure ...
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Jazan mangoes reach Jordan in major agricultural export initiative
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Drone attack targeted US forces in Iraq, US official says: BAGHDAD: US forces stationed at Iraq’s Ain Al-Asad air base were targeted in an armed drone attack ...
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Drone attack targeted US forces in Iraq, US official says
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Seven killed as race car plows into Sri Lanka crowd: Seven people have been killed and 21 injured after a race car plowed into spectators at a motor event in Sri ...
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Seven killed as race car plows into Sri Lanka crowd
Quick Glance: 7 Dead, 20 Injured in Sri Lanka Race Car Accident
  • A race car veered off the track during a competition in Sri Lanka, crashing into a crowd and resulting in seven fatalities and 20 injuries.

  • The incident occurred in Diyatalawa, in the central tea-growing region, with thousands of spectators present.

  • While the cause of the accident remains unclear, the police have initiated an investigation as one of the cars crashed into spectators and event officials.

  • The race was halted after the 17th out of 24 scheduled events, where approximately 45,000 spectators had gathered at a Sri Lankan military academy circuit organized by the Sri Lankan army and Sri Lanka Automobile Sports.
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9% spike in Mideast military spending driven by Saudi Arabia, Israel, Turkey: Military spending in the region increased by its largest percentage in a decade ...
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9% spike in Mideast military spending driven by Saudi Arabia, Israel ...
Quick Glance: Global Military Spending Hits Historic High in 2023
  • Global military spending hit a record high of $2.443 billion in 2023 after a 7% increase, as per a report.

  • Military expenditure rose consistently over nine years in all regions due to worsening peace and security globally.

  • Countries like Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Germany, and the UK saw significant spikes in their military spending.

  • Israel notably increased its military spending significantly due to the conflict in the Middle East, particularly a major offensive in Gaza in 2023.
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Saudi Arabia slashes cinema licensing fees, ticket prices set to drop: Kingdom to promote economic growth in sector, and support cultural diversity in cinema
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Saudi Arabia slashes cinema licensing fees, ticket prices set to drop
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Netanyahu vows to reject any US sanctions on army units: Netanyahu vows to reject any US sanctions on army units
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Netanyahu vows to reject any US sanctions on army units
Quick Glance: Netanyahu Vows to Fight Sanctions on Army Battalions
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on April 21 that he would oppose sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights violations, following reports of Washington planning such a move.

  • The United States announced on April 19 a new series of sanctions related to Israeli settlers in the West Bank, signaling growing frustration with Netanyahu's policies, who relies on settler parties for his coalition government.

  • War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz, a former Chief of Armed Forces and centrist, mentioned in a statement on April 21 that he had spoken with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging him to reconsider the issue.

  • Blinken mentioned on April 19 that he had made 'determinations' regarding accusations of Israel violating a set of US laws prohibiting military assistance to individuals or security force units committing gross human rights violations.
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Polter diplomacy and anger among the Greens - how criticism of Baerbock grows: The criticism leveled at Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock after her visit to ...
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Polter diplomacy and anger among the Greens - how criticism of Baerbock ...
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Explosion hits Iraqi military base housing pro-Iranian militia: Iraq’s military reported no drones or fighter jets in the area before or during the blast.
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Explosion hits Iraqi military base housing pro-Iranian militia
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EU-Schengen update grants five-year visas to Saudi citizens: The European Union on Monday unveiled a loosening of visa regulations for nationals hailing from ...
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EU-Schengen update grants five-year visas to Saudi citizens
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‘No More Suffering’: Dem Rep. Ro Khanna Reveals Why He Voted Against Israel Aid: Appearing on ABC’s “This Week,” Ro Khanna said, “This was a stance against a ...
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‘No More Suffering’: Dem Rep. Ro Khanna Reveals Why He Voted Against ...
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Aramco boss says China's solar panel, EV output helps affordability: The comments come as the West has stepped up criticism of China's dumping of cheap green ...
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Aramco boss says China's solar panel, EV output helps affordability
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Tram crash at Universal Studios Hollywood injures 15: Fifteen people have been injured and taken to hospital after a tram crashed at Universal Studios Hollywood ...
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Tram crash at Universal Studios Hollywood injures 15
Quick Glance: Tram Crash at Universal Studios Hollywood: Over a Dozen Injured. What Occurred?
  • A tram crash at a Universal Studios theme park in Southern California on Saturday night left more than a dozen people injured.

  • The last of four tram cars of the World-Famous Studio Tour struck a rail in a parking structure at Universal Studios Hollywood due to brake issues, resulting in 15 injuries.

  • An emergency call prompted rescuers to the park, with the California Highway Patrol leading further investigations.

  • The tram tour, a top attraction at the theme park, takes visitors behind the scenes of iconic movie sets like 'Jaws', 'King Kong', and 'Fast & Furious.'
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Aida confectionery opens branch in Saudi Arabia: The first non-European Aida branch will open at Jeddah airport. And the Café Museum is celebrating its 125th ...
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Aida confectionery opens branch in Saudi Arabia
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Natural Reserves Forum launched for the first time in Riyadh: The four-day forum's agenda includes lectures presented by important local and international ...
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Natural Reserves Forum launched for the first time in Riyadh
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Saudi 'Mystery Visitor' boosts healthcare quality: Evaluations lead to 74% rise in patient satisfaction
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Saudi 'Mystery Visitor' boosts healthcare quality: Evaluations ...
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Search ongoing for Japan naval crew in the Pacific copter crash: The Japanese navy is continuing its search for seven crew in the Pacific Ocean after the ...
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Search ongoing for Japan naval crew in the Pacific copter crash
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Israeli military intelligence chief resigns over failure to prevent October 7 attack
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Israeli military intelligence chief resigns over failure to prevent ...
Quick Glance: Israeli Military Intelligence Chief Resigns Over Hamas Attack Failures
  • The head of Israeli military intelligence resigned due to the failures surrounding Hamas’ unprecedented attack on October 7, marking the first senior resignation in Israel's history.

  • Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva’s resignation could trigger additional resignations among Israel’s top security officials in response to the Hamas attack that initiated the Gaza war.

  • Haliva, alongside other military and security leaders, were expected to address the evident failures leading up to and during October 7.

  • Israel and its esteemed security forces were caught entirely off guard by the Hamas attack on a Jewish holiday, shattering trust in the military. The resignation may contribute to rebuilding some of this trust.
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Cinema ticket prices to go down drastically in Saudi Arabia as Film Commission slashes licensing fees
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Cinema ticket prices to go down drastically in Saudi Arabia as Film ...
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UK sees new showdown over Rwanda asylum plan: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak insists his policy to process asylum seekers in Rwanda will become law ...
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UK sees new showdown over Rwanda asylum plan
Quick Glance: British Parliament Approves Deportations to Rwanda
  • The controversial plan to deport refugees to Rwanda has been approved by the British Parliament.

  • Despite resistance in the upper house and multiple votes, the law was passed.

  • Prime Minister Sunak is pushing for deportations to deter refugees from dangerous crossings.

  • Experts question the effectiveness of the measure, while concerns about costs and legal implications persist.
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Green Riyadh program initiates urban transformation in Irqah neighborhood: This initiative marks the continuation of a city-wide effort, with Irqah becoming the ...
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Green Riyadh program initiates urban transformation in Irqah neighborhood
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Early Humans Sheltered in This Lava Tube 10,000 Years Ago—And It’s Still in Use Today
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Early Humans Sheltered in This Lava Tube 10,000 Years Ago—And It’s Still ...
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SFDA CEO engages Malaysian officials to strengthen halal industry collaboration: The discussions focused on enhancing and supporting the halal industry ...
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SFDA CEO engages Malaysian officials to strengthen halal industry ...
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Germany arrests three suspected Chinese agents: German authorities say they have arrested three people on suspicion of spying for China.
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Germany arrests three suspected Chinese agents
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TikTok warns US ban would ‘trample free speech’: The US House of Representatives voted on Saturday to ban TikTok if the app’s owner does not cut its ties ...
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TikTok warns US ban would ‘trample free speech’
Quick Glance: EU Threatens to Suspend TikTok Lite App Features
  • The European Commission has expressed concerns over the 'risks of serious damage for the mental health of users', including minors, regarding the TikTok Lite app.

  • TikTok Lite allows users in France and Spain to earn points that can be exchanged for vouchers or gift cards by watching and liking videos.

  • The commission is threatening to take interim measures, including suspending the rewards program in the European Union, if TikTok fails to provide a risk assessment.

  • The EU has already fined TikTok under the Digital Services Act and could impose further sanctions if the company does not respond to requests or prove safety measures.
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Columbia University: White House condemns antisemitism at college protests: The White House has condemned
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Columbia University: White House condemns antisemitism at college protests
Quick Glance: NYC Mayor Condemns Violence and Antisemitism
  • New York City Mayor Eric Adams condemns the antisemitic rhetoric being used at Columbia University's campus.

  • Adams emphasizes that hate has no place in the city and the police are ready to respond to any violations of law.

  • He stresses that New York City will not be a city of lawlessness and that the police are prepared to respond to any law-breaking.

  • US representatives call for action against antisemitism at Columbia University, including the resignation of the university president and cutting federal funding to antisemitic universities.
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US journalist Terry Anderson, held hostage in Lebanon for years, dies at 76: Anderson was the chief Middle East correspondent for the Associated Press when he ...
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US journalist Terry Anderson, held hostage in Lebanon for years ...
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Saudi Assistant Minister holds defense cooperation talks in Pakistan: Saudi Assistant Minister holds defense cooperation talks in Pakistan
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Saudi Assistant Minister holds defense cooperation talks in Pakistan
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Dubai airport: Full schedule resumes after flooding chaos: Emirates and flydubai said operations were back to normal on Saturday but a passenger backlog remained ...
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Dubai airport: Full schedule resumes after flooding chaos
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Saudi Arabia joins Paris camel parade to celebrate UN's Year of Camelids: Organized by the French Federation for the Development of Camelids in France and ...
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Saudi Arabia joins Paris camel parade to celebrate UN's Year of ...
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Heatwave deaths increased across almost all Europe in 2023, says UN weather agency
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Heatwave deaths increased across almost all Europe in 2023 ...
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Baba Ramdev: The yoga guru under fire over 'natural cures': Formed by Baba Ramdev and his close aide Acharya Balkrishna in 2006, Patanjali sells ...
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Baba Ramdev: The yoga guru under fire over 'natural cures'
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Saudi Arabia offers 3rd round of ‘Sah’ savings products with 5.59% return: RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has opened its third round of the subscription-based savings ...
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Saudi Arabia offers 3rd round of ‘Sah’ savings products with 5.59% return
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Indian man slated for execution in Saudi Arabia saved after expats raise $4m: An Indian national convicted of killing the Saudi teenager he was paid to drive has ...
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Indian man slated for execution in Saudi Arabia saved after expats raise ...
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Saudi Arabia issues weather warnings as country braces for heavy rainfall: Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defense has issued weather warnings and ...
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Saudi Arabia issues weather warnings as country braces for heavy rainfall
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Museums Commission to host global conference on educational innovation in Riyadh: This conference aims to gather a cadre of leading experts to discuss and ...
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Museums Commission to host global conference on educational innovation in ...
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Houthis launch ‘indoctrination’ summer camps: AL-MUKALLA: The leader of the Houthi militia has called on families in regions under his control in Yemen to ...
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Houthis launch ‘indoctrination’ summer camps
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Christie’s Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds auction highlights rare finds in London
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Christie’s Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds auction highlights rare ...
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KLIA shooter was collecting medical report for new job in Saudi, say cops: KUALA LUMPUR: The suspect who shot at his wife at the KL International Airport ...
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KLIA shooter was collecting medical report for new job in Saudi, say cops
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Iran plays down attack, says it shot down drones: An unclaimed aerial attack in central Iran on Friday comes fresh on the heels of tit-for-tat Iranian and ...
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Iran plays down attack, says it shot down drones
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SCB governor calls for global economic flexibility at IMF meetings: He highlighted the importance of balancing these challenges with the risks threatening future ...
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SCB governor calls for global economic flexibility at IMF meetings
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Trump criminal case: Jury selection reaches final stage: Jury selection in Donald Trump's historic criminal trial is in its final stage ...
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Trump criminal case: Jury selection reaches final stage
Quick Glance: Hush Money Trial: Trump's Silent Encounter with Insults
  • Donald Trump has been forced to listen to potential jurors in his criminal hush money trial in New York openly criticize him.

  • Transitioning from a life of adulation to facing critics, Trump now experiences a different reality without the control he's accustomed to.

  • Previously shielded from critique, Trump now faces a trial with potential felony convictions and will have to endure listening to more criticism.

  • Potential jurors exhibited a range of opinions towards Trump, from admiration for his business acumen to open criticism of his persona and rhetoric.
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Serb-majority municipalities boycott vote to remove Albanian mayors: Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani accused Serbia's government of exerting pressure on Serbs ...
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Serb-majority municipalities boycott vote to remove Albanian mayors
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Ukraine aid package could help Kyiv slow Russia’s advance: While it’s not uncommon for a country’s future to be decided by politicians ...
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Ukraine aid package could help Kyiv slow Russia’s advance
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Thousands rally in Spain's Canary Islands against mass tourism: The protesters want limits on tourist numbers and curbs on what they describe as ...
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Thousands rally in Spain's Canary Islands against mass tourism
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TGA implements electronic surveillance to curb truck and bus violations: This phase targets vehicles engaged in freight transport, truck rentals ...
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TGA implements electronic surveillance to curb truck and bus violations
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US Congress close to passing long-awaited aid: Both measures have vocal opponents in Congress, and their hopes of passage have hinged on a fragile bipartisan ...
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US Congress close to passing long-awaited aid
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Man who set himself on fire outside Trump’s Manhattan hush money trial dies: Maxwell Azzarello, 37, doused himself in a liquid before throwing conspiracy-theory ...
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Man who set himself on fire outside Trump’s Manhattan hush money trial ...
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Saudi Arabia is ‘committed to environment’s conservation’: RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is committed to the environment’s conservation and working to transform the ...
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Saudi Arabia is ‘committed to environment’s conservation’
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West Bank: Israel investigates after volunteer paramedic killed: The Palestinian Red Crescent (PRCS) said Mohammed Awad Allan, 50, was shot while treating people ...
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West Bank: Israel investigates after volunteer paramedic killed
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Saudi FM arrives in Luxembourg for EU-GCC forum on regional security, cooperation
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Saudi FM arrives in Luxembourg for EU-GCC forum on regional security ...
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South Africa election: ANC loses battle for Zuma's MK party name and logo: South Africa election: ANC loses battle for Zuma's MK party name and logo
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South Africa election: ANC loses battle for Zuma's MK party name and ...
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Russian war correspondent for Izvestia killed in Ukraine: Semyon Eremin, a war correspondent for the Russian daily Izvestia, was killed on Friday in a drone ...
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Russian war correspondent for Izvestia killed in Ukraine
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Attack sends message to Iran but Israelis divided over response: Despite the reported Israeli retaliation against Iran, the streets of Jerusalem were calm ...
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Attack sends message to Iran but Israelis divided over response
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Global growth rate slows to 2.6% in 2024 amid uneven recovery: UNCTAD: RIYADH: Global economic growth is anticipated to slow to 2.6 percent in 2024 ...
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Global growth rate slows to 2.6% in 2024 amid uneven recovery: UNCTAD
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US agrees to pull troops out of Niger: Military leaders in the West African nation have sought closer ties with Russia since seizing power in a coup last year.
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US agrees to pull troops out of Niger
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Beijing half marathon: Top three stripped of medals after investigation: The top three finishers of the Beijing half marathon have been stripped of their medals ...
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Beijing half marathon: Top three stripped of medals after investigation
Quick Glance: Scandal at Beijing Half Marathon: 4 Runners Disqualified
  • Following an unusual finish at the Beijing Half Marathon, the top finishers were disqualified as three runners from Africa seemingly made way for a Chinese competitor to win.

  • The finish line incident caused a commotion, prompting questions about why the three other runners appeared to yield the victory to He.

  • Subsequent to the investigation, all four runners were disqualified for the pacemakers deliberately slowing down in the final two kilometers of the race, aiding He's victory.

  • Confirmation was provided by the organizers that although Xtep invited Mnangat, Keter, and Hailu as pacemakers, they were mistakenly registered as ordinary competitors.
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Tens of thousands evacuated from massive China floods: Authorities have evacuated nearly 60,000 people from their homes in Guangdong, as days of heavy rain ...
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Tens of thousands evacuated from massive China floods
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Ethiopia land violence leaves thousands homeless: Fighting began last week between forces from the two regions in Raya Alamata district, which is claimed by both ...
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Ethiopia land violence leaves thousands homeless
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As Iran, Israel trade fire, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan try to forge stability: As Prince Faisal bin Farhan made his way to Pakistan with a high-powered delegation ...
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As Iran, Israel trade fire, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan try to forge ...
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Sunak has set us back, head of climate change watchdog says: Chris Stark, head of the Climate Change Committee (CCC), told the BBC the prime minister had
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Sunak has set us back, head of climate change watchdog says
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Efforts underway to bring home Filipinos killed in UAE floods: Manila: The Philippine government is assisting Filipinos affected by the record-high rains and ...
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Efforts underway to bring home Filipinos killed in UAE floods
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Earth Day a chance to unite for a sustainable future: Earth Day, which is being marked on Monday, is a global event that has been celebrated since 1970 to ...
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Earth Day a chance to unite for a sustainable future
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US migrant crisis shifts from Texas to California border: On her side, plastic tables were piled with apples, packets of hot chocolate, mylar blankets and stacks ...
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US migrant crisis shifts from Texas to California border
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Gold heist spotlights illegal US-Canada gun trade: The arrests that followed a “sensational” gold heist have shed light on the illegal gun trade ...
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Gold heist spotlights illegal US-Canada gun trade
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Saudi deputy FM meets Colombian counterpart in Bogota: BOGOTÁ: Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji recently met his Colombian counterpart ...
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Saudi deputy FM meets Colombian counterpart in Bogota
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Retaliatory spiral in Middle East must end, says UN chief after reported strikes on Iran
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Retaliatory spiral in Middle East must end, says UN chief after reported ...
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Oxfam director urges global support for refugees in Jordan: LONDON: Oxfam’s country director in Jordan said on Friday the global community had a responsibility ...
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Oxfam director urges global support for refugees in Jordan
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US vetoes Palestinian attempt to gain statehood at the United Nations: The United States on Thursday blocked a United Nations Security Council resolution that ...
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US vetoes Palestinian attempt to gain statehood at the United Nations
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Art is ‘translating feelings,’ says 16-year-old Saudi artist: RIYADH: While his classmates took part in sports activities, Saudi teenage artist Jawad Al-Omair ...
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Art is ‘translating feelings,’ says 16-year-old Saudi artist
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UK MP Menzies quits Conservatives after claims he misused party funds: Menzies also confirmed he has left the Tory Party, which said he had shown a ...
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UK MP Menzies quits Conservatives after claims he misused party funds
Quick Glance: Mark Menzies: MP Accused of Campaign Fund Misuse, Party Exit, and Future Election Abstention
  • An elected official accused of mishandling campaign funds has departed from the Conservative Party and declared no intention to participate in the upcoming general election.

  • Following allegations reported in The Times, Mark Menzies revealed his decision after purportedly using political contributions to address medical costs and settle debts incurred from being confined by individuals demanding a substantial ransom for his release.

  • Upon a request for scrutiny by Labour, Lancashire Police disclosed their evaluation of 'details' concerning Mr. Menzies. An internal inquiry by the Conservative Party has been initiated to explore potential improprieties in the utilization of their financial resources.

  • Additionally, the party's internal oversight body will assess whether Mr. Menzies' conduct contravened the Nolan principles of public ethics, encompassing traits like altruism, probity, and candor. The spokesperson affirmed, 'We are prepared to collaborate with law enforcement, if they deem our insights beneficial to any inquiry they opt to conduct.'
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