Tue 23 April 2024: Saudi Arabia bought more arms than any country in the Middle East in 2023, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The think tank’s latest report said that Riyadh spent $76 billion on arms in 2023, a four per cent increase compared to the previous year, making it the biggest spender […]
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Tue 23 April 2024: Pakistan has officially classified the Iran-backed Shia militia, Zainebiyoun Brigade, as a terrorist organisation, amid the ongoing tensions with Iran and the group’s potential risk to national security. According to the American news outlet, The Media Line, Pakistan’s Ministry of Interior Affairs released a public notification on 11 April which announced the […]
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An analysis of satellite imagery shows the presence of approximately 120 military vehicles at the Zikim base, on the northern side of the border with Gaza [Planet Labs PBC] Tue 23 April 2024: Israel looks ready to escalate its devastating war on Gaza after stationing troops and vehicles at nearby army bases and outposts […]
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Tue 23 April 2024: The Israeli Ministry of Defence’s Rehabilitation Department said it has received 7,209 wounded soldiers since the beginning of the war on Gaza on 7 October, and that 30 per cent of them had developed psychological issues as a result of the war. A statement issued by the Ministry of Defence said […]
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Tue 23 April 2024: A problematic United Kingdom government bill to transport asylum seekers to Rwanda has finally received approval from the upper house of parliament, after multiple modifications, with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promising to begin flights to Kigali within weeks. Sunak thinks that the measure will enhance his Conservative Party’s poor fortunes in […]
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Mon 22 April 2024: Iran-aligned Iraqi resistance faction, Kataib Hezbollah, has reportedly announced a resumption of its military operations against US forces. This decision comes after the group had declared a suspension of such activities in January, aiming to avoid diplomatic tensions and potential “embarrassment” for the Iraqi government. The announcement came hours after at least five […]
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Mon 22 April 2024: Saudi Arabia is to establish a new airline based in Riyadh, which will target the African market. According to Al Eqtisadiah newspaper, the initiative has already received the green light from both Saudi regulatory bodies and the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC). The move aims to enhance tourism and investment ties between the […]
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Mon 22 April 2024: New Delhi, India — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is facing accusations of spreading hatred against Muslims after controversial comments on Sunday wherein he equated the community to “infiltrators” and peddled anti-Muslim tropes in the middle of the country’s general elections. Speaking at a crowded rally in the western state of Rajasthan, […]
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Mon 22 April 2024: A child is killed in Gaza every ten minutes, UNRWA’s media adviser, Adnan Abu Hasna, said in an interview yesterday. Outlining how dangerous the situation in the Strip is, Abu Hasna Hadrat Al-Muwatin (Dear Citizen) programme on AlHadath AlYoum satellite channel: “Every ten minutes a child is killed in Gaza, and every day 67 women […]
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Mon 22 April 2024: Global military expenditure rose by 6.8% to a historical high level of $2.44 trillion in 2023, versus 2022, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute said Monday. This was the steepest annual hike since 2009, the institute noted, adding that it was the ninth consecutive raise. The top-10 spenders were the US, China, […]
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