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Gaza · GazaSaudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah stressed on Monday the Palestinian people’s “inalienable right to the establishment of their own state.” Such a demand must be met, he urged as he chaired the Arab Islamic-European meeting to support the two-state solution held in Riyadh. The FM underscored the sincere desire to implement the two-state solution, adding that Israel was “still the only country going against international See the Story
Saudi Arabia Stresses Palestinian People’s ‘Inalienable’ Right to Establish Their Own State
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United Nations · TehranIran and Pakistan released a joint statement on Wednesday (Apr 24) urging the United Nations Security Council to take stern action against Israel stating that the country had targeted neighbouring countries and foreign diplomatic facilities "illegally".
The development came following Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's three-day visit to Pakistan amid an escalation of tensions in the Middle East.See the Story
Iran and Pakistan call on UN Security Council to take stern action against Israel
75% Right coverage: 4 sources
Saudi Arabia · Saudi ArabiaDUBAI: Kuwait’s prime minister-designate Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah will serve as the emir’s deputy when the latter is not in the country, state news agency KUNA said on Sunday, citing a royal decree. Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, who was sworn in December, has yet to choose a crown prince, who would usually be his deputy. The Emir selected Ahmad AbdullahSee the Story
Kuwait’s PM will serve as emir’s deputy if emir is abroad
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Nicolás Maduro · VenezuelaVenezuela’s main opposition coalition agreed Friday to unite behind former diplomat Edmundo González as its challenger to President Nicolás Maduro in this summer’s election, acting one day before the deadline to formalize its candidate. The decision was reached unanimously by the 10 parties in the Unitary Democratic Platform, Omar Barboza, the coalition’s executive secretary, said after a five-hour meeting that included discussions of other possible candidates. The bloc had been allowed to provisionally register González on March 26 after the government came under a wave of criticism when opposition leaders said they were blocked from registering their candidate of choice. Saturday was the deadline to make his candidacy final.See the Story
Venezuela’s main opposition bloc agrees on candidate to challenge Maduro in presidential election
38% Center coverage: 24 sources
Ebrahim Raisi · IranIranian President Ebrahim Raisi warned on Wednesday that the “tiniest invasion” by Israel would bring a “massive and harsh” response, as the region braces for potential Israeli retaliation after Iran’s attack over the weekend.See the Story
Iran President Warns of 'Massive' Response if Israel Launches 'Tiniest Invasion'
42% Center coverage: 19 sources
Hamas · ChinaChina is “deeply concerned” about escalating tensions in the Middle East after Iran launched drones and missiles in a retaliatory strike against Israel, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Sunday.See the Story
China ‘deeply concerned’ about escalation after Iran strikes Israel
50% Right coverage: 16 sources