KIEV, Nov. 22 (Xinhua) — The Ukrainian parliament on Wednesday endorsed a decision of the National Security and Defense Council to impose 50-year sanctions on Russian and Belarussian defense industri
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Qatar, Hamas confirm extension of Gaza truce for 2 days
Children play at a playground in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, on Nov. 27, 2023. Qatar announced on Monday that Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend the current humanitarian truce in the Ga
Israel, Hamas agree to extend truce, more int\’l mediation in place
DOHA/GAZA, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) — With the four-day truce expiring on Tuesday, Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend the pause by two days, said a Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson on Monday.
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121 vessels have left Ukraine via Black Sea \”humanitarian corridor\”: official
KIEV, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) — A total of 121 cargo vessels have departed from Ukraine since the alternative Black Sea export corridor was established on Aug. 10, the Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported
In pics: displaced people at temporary shelter in southern Gaza Strip
A displaced child is seen at a temporary shelter converted from a school in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, on Nov. 15, 2023. According to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees
UN refugee body in Gaza says to stop operation in 30 hours due to fuel shortfall
GAZA, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) — The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in Gaza warned Tuesday that its humanitarian programs would come to a halt within 30 hours due to fu
Five dead in U.S. military air accident off Cyprus coast: CNA
NICOSIA, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) — Five American servicemen died in a U.S. military air accident that occurred 30 nautical miles off the coast of Cyprus last Friday, Cyprus News Agency (CNA) said on Monday.
EU military aid for Ukraine reaches 27 bln euros
KIEV, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) — The European Union (EU) military aid for Ukraine has reached 27 billion euros (about 28.8 billion U.S. dollars) since the start of the conflict, the Ukrinform news agency rep
UN refugee body says to suspend operation in Gaza in 48 hours
GAZA, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) — The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) announced Monday the suspension of its humanitarian operations in Gaza within 48 hours.
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Feature: A heartfelt remembrance — UN mourns record fallen staff in Gaza
UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) — A hush fell over the gathered dignitaries and staff at the UN headquarters in New York on Monday.
It was a moment that transcended the usual bustle of diplomacy and