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Zara’s controversial ‘Gaza War-inspired’ collection sparks backlash, Starbucks loses $11 billion amid boycotts

Spanish multinational fashion retailer Zara is the latest to join a growing list of brands to have triggered boycott due to their links or sympathies to Israel and Israeli forces, as they continue attacking civilians in Gaza. Separately, coffee...

EU faces ‘huge risk’ of terrorist attacks over Christmas holidays

Europe faces a “huge risk of terrorist attacks” over the Christmas holiday period due to the polarization and anger spreading internationally over Israel’s month-long military offensive in Gaza following Hamas’s October 7 attack. “With the war between Israel and Hamas...

UK deploys second warship to Gulf in response to rising tensions in the Middle East

The UK is dispatching a second warship, HMS Diamond, to the Gulf to enhance Middle East security amidst rising tensions.

German President arrives in Israel on three-nation Middle East tour

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visits Tel Aviv, Oman, and Qatar, emphasizing Germany's pro-Israel stance, support for a two-state solution and vital civilian protection in Gaza.

Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh demands immediate end to Israel’s war in Gaza

Dozens of Muslim leaders, including Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, gathered in Riyadh on November 11 to attend the Arab-Islamic summit, held to call for an immediate end to Israel's war in Gaza.

‘We don’t know where we’re going’: More than 50,000 Palestinians flee northern Gaza amid Israeli airstrikes

Thousands of Palestinians fled northern Gaza on November 8, traversing miles on foot through the war-torn region as Israel intensified its ground and air campaign against the besieged Gaza Strip.

Turkish parliament boycotts Nestle and Coke from menus over Israel support

Türkiye's parliament has ordered to remove Coca-Cola and Nestle products from its restaurants in response to their alleged support for Israel in the ongoing Israeli airstrikes on civilians in the Gaza Strip, a source told media citing an official statement issued on November 7.

4,000 Palestinian children killed in Israeli attacks as Gaza death toll exceeds 10,000

At least 4,008 children have been killed in the ongoing war in Gaza, contributing to a death toll of 9,770 after nearly a month of Israeli bombings, which started on October 7, following a Hamas attack according to the Palestinian health ministry.

Israeli airstrikes devastate Gaza’s largest refugee camp, kill dozens of Palestinians

More than six Israeli airstrikes targeted residential areas within the Jabalia refugee camp on the outskirts of Gaza City on October 31, the 25th day of the ongoing conflict, resulting in significant damage and numerous casualties, that the United Nations described as a “graveyard” for children.

Protests held across the world in support of Palestinians as Israel intensifies airstrikes in Gaza

Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators from major cities in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia voiced their support for the Palestinians, over the weekend as Israel expanded its air and ground strikes in Gaza.

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Keir Starmer becomes UK’s new prime minister as Labour wins UK general election 2024

UK Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer has become prime minister of UK after a ceremonial meeting with King Charles III on July 5, 2024. Starmer has led Labour to secure a landslide victory in the UK’s 2024 general election to end 14 years of Conservative rule.