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Reuters Web Desk
Dec 25, 2023

Israeli airstrikes kill 100 in southern Gaza

Palestinian media said Israel stepped up air and ground strikes in central Gaza with local residents saying they had lived one of their worst nights

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Dec 25, 2023

Pope slams Israel war as he kicks off Christmas celebrations

The biblical city in the occupied West Bank, where Christians believe Jesus Christ was born in a stable more than 2,000 years ago, effectively cancelled the annual Christmas celebrations that normally draw thousands of tourists.

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Reuters Web Desk
Dec 24, 2023

10 Israeli soldiers killed during fight with Hamas fighters

The Israeli military said 10 of its soldiers had been killed in the past day, following five killed the previous day

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Reuters Web Desk
Dec 24, 2023

Iran navy gets new cruise missiles

The Iranian navy has taken delivery of cruise missiles with a range of 1,000 km (621 miles) as well as reconnaissance helicopters

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Reuters Hum News
Dec 24, 2023

Israel bombs northern Gaza; Palestinians say 166 killed in 24 hours

Israel bombed areas of Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip overnight, with fighting throughout Sunday morning, residents and Palestinian media said,

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Reuters Web Desk
Dec 24, 2023

Beijing records most hours of sub-zero temperatures in December since 1951

China’s capital Beijing has broken its record for hours of sub-zero temperatures in December dating back to 1951, after a cold wave swept swathes of the country

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Dec 24, 2023

Saudi Arabia limits entry to holy Prophet’s (SAW) tomb to once a year

According to the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, pilgrims will now be able to enter the tomb only once a year, and will need to obtain a permit through the Nasik or Tawkalna app

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Dec 24, 2023

Massive storm in the US set to disrupt holiday travelling plans

Millions of travellers who are anticipated to travel during the extended Christmas weekend may have a difficult journey if their path leads them through the central United States.

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Dec 24, 2023

UNSC adopts milder resolution urging Gaza aid acceleration

The adopted resolution doesn’t diminish Israel’s control over aid deliveries to the 2.3 million people in Gaza, monitored through the Rafah crossing from Egypt and the Israeli-controlled Kerem Shalom crossing.

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Dec 24, 2023

Nigeria’s Central Bank reverses Cryptocurrency ban

Nigeria’s Central Bank has officially lifted the ban on cryptocurrency transactions, citing global trends that emphasise the necessity for regulation in such activities.