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On September 9, 2025, Israel carried out an airstrike in the Leqtaifiya district of Doha, Qatar, targeting the political leadership of Hamas. The operation struck a residential complex housing several Hamas members during a meeting reportedly connected with ceasefire discussions. Qatar condemned the strike as a violation of its sovereignty and international law. Israel’s
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The United States and China are nearing a deal over the TikTok issue, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed during trade talks in Madrid on 15 September 2025. The discussions also addressed wider trade and security concerns. Progress on Agreement Bessent said that most technical aspects of the TikTok agreement have been resolved. However, China still […]
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Israeli airstrikes on 14 September 2025 left 53 Palestinians dead in Gaza City, according to medical officials. The bombardment destroyed 16 buildings, including three residential towers. At least 35 of the casualties were reported in the city itself. Widespread Destruction The strikes levelled multiple multi-storey residential towers and damaged surrounding structures.
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Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani has urged the international community to reject “double standards” and hold Israel accountable for its actions. His comments followed the Israeli airstrike in Doha on 9 September 2025, which Qatar said was a violation of its sovereignty. Strong Condemnation of Airstrike Sheikh Mohammed condemned the strike as
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U.S. President Donald Trump criticised European countries for continuing to import oil from Russia despite the Ukraine war. He said their sanctions lacked strength and called for tougher action to match U.S. efforts. Trump’s Key Remarks Trump stated that Europe’s ongoing purchases of Russian oil were “not acceptable.” He urged NATO and EU nations to […]
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Russia has praised India for continuing its strategic partnership despite escalating pressure from the United States and NATO. According to statements from the Russian Foreign Ministry, any attempts to break the ties—especially over India’s purchase of Russian oil—are “destined to fail.” Stand on Tariffs and Oil Purchases The U.S. recently imposed tariffs of up to […]