US AND ISRAEL CONSIDERING PEACEKEEPING FORCE IN GAZA – REPORT

Wed 01 October 2023: The US and Israel are considering the possibility of a multinational force that could include American, UK, French troops in the Gaza Strip, in the event that Israeli forces are successful in ousting Hamas, according to a report. US and Israeli officials exploring options for the future of Gaza have also discussed a second […]

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MESSI WINS RECORD EIGHTH BALLON D’OR, BONMATI CLAIMS WOMEN’S AWARD

Tue 31 October 2023: Lionel Messi won the eighth Ballon d’Or of his remarkable career, while Spain’s World Cup-winning star Aitana Bonmati took the women’s prize at a glittering ceremony in Paris. For Messi, the trophy awarded to him on Monday rewards, above all else, his inspirational performances at last year’s World Cup in Qatar, when […]

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‘STATE-SPONSORED’ ATTACKS ON PHONES OF INDIA OPPOSITION LEADERS, SAYS APPLE

Tue 31 October 2023: Apple has warned several Indian opposition leaders and journalists that their iPhones may have been targeted by “state-sponsored attackers”. The technology giant on Tuesday sent messages to those likely hit, saying, “If your device is compromised by a state-sponsored attacker, they may be able to remotely access your sensitive data, communications, […]

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NETANYAHU LOBBIED EU TO PRESSURE EGYPT INTO TAKING REFUGEES FROM GAZA: REPORT

Tue 31 October 2023: A new report by the Financial Times says Netanyahu attempted to convince European Union leaders to put pressure on Egypt to take refugees from the Gaza Strip People briefed with the discussions told the British publication that the idea was put forward in meetings with European officials last week. They said […]

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DEATH TOLL RISES TO 48 FROM HURRICANE OTIS IN SOUTHERN MEXICO

 Desperate families made missing posters Friday and joined online groups to find loved ones out of touch since Hurricane Otis devastated the Mexican Pacific coast city of Acapulco.: AP Mon 30 October 2023: The death toll from Hurricane Otis in the Mexican state of Guerrero increased to 48 with 36 still missing, state governor Evelyn […]

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INTERNATIONAL SECURITY FORUM BEGINS IN CHINA AMID ISRAEL-PALESTINE CONFLICT

Mon 30 October 2023: A major international security forum began in China’s capital Beijing on Monday amid the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. Participants from more than 90 countries, including the U.S. and Russia, are attending the 10th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, according to the Chinese Defense Ministry. Zhang Youxia, vice chairman of China’s Central Military Commission, delivered […]

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PROMINENT US FIGURES FACE BACKLASH AND FIRINGS FOR PRO-PALESTINIAN STATEMENTS

Mon 30 October 2023: From magazine editors to Hollywood agents, supporters of Palestinians experiencing widespread rebuke A rising number of prominent US figures have faced discipline over controversial public comments they have made about the Palestinian cause, as attacks by Israel on Gaza after the 7 October massacre of Israelis by Hamas fighters intensified. David Velasco, the […]

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MORE CHILDREN’S DEATHS IN GAZA IN 3 WEEKS THAN ANNUAL TOTAL SINCE 2019: NGO

Mon 30 October 2023: More children have now been killed in Gaza in the last three weeks than the total killed in conflicts around the world in every year since 2019, the nongovernmental organisation Save the Children has said. Figures released by the NGO on Sunday, referencing Palestinian health authorities, show that at least 3,324 […]

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UKRAINE CLAIMS THOUSANDS OF RUSSIAN TROOPS HAVE BEEN KILLED IN THE BATTLE FOR AVDIIVKA

Sun 29 October 2023: Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While Independent Press takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. The Russian army, which has been fighting […]

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