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Oct 2024
15m 18s

U.S. tells Israel to improve Gaza humani...

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Senior U.S. officials have urged Israel to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza as Israel steps up offensives in the northern parts of the enclave. The UN Special Envoy to Yemen says attacks on international shipping continue in the Red Sea. And participants of the Sino-German Automotive Conference have expressed concerns for the planned EU tariffs on ... Show More
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