Middle East
January 31, 2025
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‘No Other Land’ Documentary Is an Eye-Opener on West Bank

A team of Palestinian and Israeli directors take a daring approach to the subject. But the Oscar-nominated film could not find a U.S. distributor.A team of Palestinian and Israeli directors take a daring approach to the subject. But the Oscar-nominated film could not find a U.S. distributor. 

Middle East
January 30, 2025
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Muhammad Deif, Hamas Military Commander in Gaza, Is Dead

Mr. Deif was assassinated in an Israeli strike on southern Gaza on July 13, Israel said. He was one of the most senior Hamas leaders inside the territory and one of Israel’s most-wanted militants.Mr. Deif was assassinated in an Israeli strike on southern Gaza on July 13, Israel said. He was one of the most senior Hamas leaders inside the territory and one of Israel’s most-wanted militants. 

Middle East
January 30, 2025
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In Thailand, Faraway Vigil for Hostages Ends in Happy Tears

The father of a Thai farmhand who was held hostage in Gaza for 15 months could barely get the words out at hearing the news of his son’s release.The father of a Thai farmhand who was held hostage in Gaza for 15 months could barely get the words out at hearing the news of his son’s release. 

Middle East
January 30, 2025
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Who Are the 3 Israeli Hostages Released Thursday?

Hamas released eight hostages, including three Israelis and five Thais, as part of a hostage-for-prisoner exchange.Hamas released eight hostages, including three Israelis and five Thais, as part of a hostage-for-prisoner exchange. 

Middle East, Saudi Arabia
January 29, 2025
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Osaka City Council eyes collaboration as Saudi prepares for Expo 2030

DUBAI: A recent trip to Riyadh by members of the Osaka City Council highlighted opportunities for cultural and economic collaboration between Japan and Saudi Arabia as both nations prepare for their respective World Expositions. With Expo 2025 in Osaka and Expo 2030 in Riyadh, discussions focused on knowledge-sharing, mutual growth and leveraging soft power to […]

Middle East, Saudi Arabia
January 29, 2025
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Saudi Arabia’s KSrelief sends supplies to Yemeni schools

RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief has distributed supplies to educational facilities in Yemen, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. KSrelief’s support included chairs, computers and office furniture for 10 literacy schools and nine centers for people with disabilities in Yemen’s Hadhramaut governorate. The project aims to provide quality and sustainable educational opportunities for […]

Middle East, Saudi Arabia
January 29, 2025
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KSrelief continues aid work across Middle East

RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief has continued to provide support for vulnerable communities across the Middle East, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. Food was sent to 187 families in Yemen’s Al-Dhale governorate, benefiting 1,309 people. In Syria’s Al-Rastan city aid was sent to 48 families, benefitting 255 people, including bags of flour, […]