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Three-quarters of UN members support Palestinian statehood

Pakistan, Aug. 11 -- Around 75% of United Nations member countries have either recognised or plan to recognise Palestinian statehood soon. Australia became the latest country to announce it will offic... Read More


Vietnam's durian featured at first ASEAN-China Durian Festival

Beijing, Aug. 11 -- Vietnam showcased durian and related products at the first-ever ASEAN-China Durian Festival held in Beijing on August 9 by the ASEAN-China Centre (ACC) and the embassies of ASEAN m... Read More


The war can end tomorrow if Hamas lays down its arms, releases remaining hostages: Netanyahu

Tel Aviv, Aug. 11 -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made it clear that responsibility for any continuation of the hostilities in Gaza falls squarely on the shoulders of the Hamas terrorist orga... Read More


India's Suraj Narredu makes history with Shergar Cup 2025 win at Ascot

New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- Team Asia, captained by Suraj Narredu -- fondly known as the Magic Man of India -- has brought home the Shergar Cup 2025 trophy. From India to Ascot, Narredu delivered on his pro... Read More


EU foreign ministers to hold urgent Ukraine talks ahead of US-Russia summit

France, Aug. 11 -- EU leaders warn a US-Russia peace deal on Ukraine will collapse without Kyiv and Brussels involved, as an emergency meeting of EU foreign ministers has been convened. The European ... Read More


Netanyahu speaks with Trump about Gaza

Tel Aviv, Aug. 11 -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken with US President Donald Trump. The two discussed Israel's plans to take over the remaining Hamas strongholds in Gaza in order to end... Read More


Australia to Recognize State of Palestine at Upcoming UN General Assembly

Afghanistan, Aug. 11 -- Australia will formally recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September, backing a two-state solution, Gaza ceasefire, and hostages' release, Prime Min... Read More


Kashmir: Crackdown on drugs spurs shift to medical Opioids as ISI fuels menace

SRINAGAR, Aug. 11 -- As security forces continue their fight against terrorism, the Srinagar police has launched a crackdown against drug abuse and trafficking that has led to the arrest of 97 people ... Read More


Cape Union Mart and pro-Palestine activists gear up for court battle

South Africa, Aug. 11 -- Cape Union Mart and its chairperson, Philip Krawitz, have taken the Palestine Solidarity Campaign to court over weekly protests held outside the company's stores since 2023. ... Read More


#BehindtheIMC | Zubair Timol: AI and culture as catalysts for African growth

South Africa, Aug. 11 -- Bizcommunity together with the Nedbank IMC Conference, will present exclusive profiles of the speakers running up to the event. Timol is partner and global vice president of ... Read More