Author: Steven Sahiounie

Groups of Israeli colonists, under the protection of Israeli police, Thursday morning broke into Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied Jerusalem. Eyewitnesses said that dozens of colonists entered the holy site in groups, conducted provocative tours throughout the compound, and performed Talmudic rituals. During the incursion, Israeli police imposed restrictions on the entry of Palestinian worshippers to the mosque. Additionally, Israeli police intensified the restrictions at the gates of the Old City, effectively turning the area into a military zone. Source: WAFA

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Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Astana, the site of the 24th meeting of the Council of Heads of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states, the Xinhua news agency reported. The Chinese leader left Beijing this morning. He is accompanied by Director of the General Office of the Chinese Communist Party Cai Qi and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Xi Jinping is making state visits to Kazakhstan and Tajikistan during this international trip, which will last until July 6. Kazakhstan is chairing the SCO this year. The summit will be held on July 4 at the Palace of Independence in…

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Israel carried out fresh strikes in southern Gaza on Tuesday, forcing hundreds of Palestinians to flee after the army once again ordered the evacuation of certain densely populated areas.Witnesses reported multiple strikes in and around the city of Khan Yunis, where eight people were killed and more than 30 were wounded, according to a medical source and the Palestinian Red Crescent.The bombardment came after a rare rocket barrage claimed by the militant group Islamic Jihad, which has fought alongside Hamas.The rockets were aimed at Israeli communities near the Gaza border and were fired in retaliation for Israeli “crimes… against our…

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SINGAPORE: Oil prices climbed on Monday, supported by forecasts of a supply deficit stemming from peak summer fuel consumption and OPEC+ cuts in the third quarter, although global economic headwinds and rising non-OPEC+ output capped gains, according to Reuters.

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