The ability of civilians to return to northern Gaza unimpeded and the pull-back or repositioning of Israeli forces have been sticking points in previous rounds of ceasefire negotiations in which Egypt and Qatar have acted as mediators. A meeting between Egyptian and Israeli officials was expected to take place on…
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FREE SPEECH The spreading pro-Palestinian protests began at Columbia University in New York, where dozens of arrests were made last week after university authorities called in police to quell a protest encampment that some Jewish students said was threatening and anti-Semitic. Demonstrators, including a number of Jewish students, have disavowed instances of anti-Semitism and criticised officials equating it with opposition to Israel. As students and other demonstrators have camped out on school quads, occupied university…
Giovanni Andrea Martini, a member of an opposition group in the Town Hall who joined…
NEW YORK/MILAN :The U.S. dollar eased against most currencies on Thursday in tight seesaw trade…
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In a speech at the Changi Airline Awards 2024 on Thursday, Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat called the growth in passenger movements “a significant milestone”. “We look forward to the continued growth of passenger traffic at Changi, and my colleagues and I will work towards our goal of exceeding pre-COVID passenger traffic levels…
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The global mining industry is bracing for its biggest shake-up in more than a decade. The world’s number one mining company BHP Group has proposed a takeover of Anglo American, valuing the London-based company at nearly $39 billion. Anglo American investors will receive £25.08 ($31) per share. They will also…
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WASHINGTON : Technology firm Cisco Systems said that hackers have subverted some of its digital security devices to break in to government networks globally.In a blog post published on Wednesday, the company said its Adaptive Security Appliances – pieces of equipment that roll several different digital defense functions into one…
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With the mercury rising on Singapore’s shores, the idea of a winter break in the months ahead comes as welcome relief. Nestled near the southernmost edge of Western Australia in the Pemberton wine region lies Ampersand Estates, a haven awaiting discovery. Say hello to sweater weather, with temperatures lingering between 10…
