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  China's Xi calls for Palestinian statehood, pledges more Gaza aid in summit with Arab states

  World | May 30, 2024 13:56 IST

  The summit was attended by leaders of Egypt, Tunisia, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). China has long backed Palestinians and has not criticised the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, despite having economic ties with Israel.

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  Explained | What is China's stance on Israel-Palestine conflict and what does it want?

  Explainers | November 22, 2023 21:49 IST

  Since the war broke out, China has been repeatedly calling for an immediate ceasefire and even offered to mediate peace talks based on the 'two-state solution'. Moreover, China has refrained from condemning the Hamas attack and doesn't consider it a terrorist organisation.

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  China calls for 'urgent action' in Israel-Hamas war during meeting with Arab, Muslim delegation

  World | November 21, 2023 13:25 IST

  Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reiterated calls for an urgent ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and called on the former to avoid "collective punishment" of Gazans. Members of the Arab and Muslim delegation also echoed China's stance on the conflict.

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  Arab leaders demand immediate Gaza ceasefire, but Blinken warns this would help Hamas

  World | November 05, 2023 15:53 IST

  Despite repeated calls by the Arab leaders, Blinken held firm to the US position that a cease-fire would harm Israel’s right and obligation to defend its citizens after the surprise attack by Hamas on October 7 across southern Israel.

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  'Why aren't they taking Palestinians?': Nikki Haley on Arab countries amid Israel-Hamas war

  World | October 16, 2023 17:31 IST

  The Indian-American presidential candidate alleged that Arab countries did not know who to trust, but will eventually America for not doing more for Palestinians. Haley also accused Hamas of using hostages as 'human shields' and called for greater support for Israel.

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  Nupur Sharma's remarks on Prophet Mohammad: How Arab media reported the controversy

  India | June 06, 2022 18:45 IST

  The BJP on Sunday suspended its national spokesperson Nupur Sharma and expelled its Delhi media head Naveen Kumar Jindal as the row over their alleged derogatory remarks against Prophet escalated with protests from some Muslim countries.

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  Qatar diplomatic crisis: All about the rift and its possible consequences

  World | June 06, 2017 12:29 IST

  Four Arab countries, led by Saudia Arabia, have cut all diplomatic ties to Doha.

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  Oil prices rise following diplomatic strain between Qatar and Arab nations

  June 05, 2017 14:12 IST

  Markets reacted to the escalation of the diplomatic row in the Gulf region and sent the price of oil 1.04 per cent higher to $50.47 per barrel, Xinhua news agency reported

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  Arab world searches for democratic future

  World | October 05, 2013 15:07 IST

  Cairo : “For too long, many nations, including my own, tolerated, even excused, oppression in the Middle East in the name of stability... We must help the reformers of the Middle East as they work

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  Most Arab states start Ramadan today

  World | July 22, 2012 14:39 IST

  Dubai, Jul 22:Friday will be the first day of the the holy month of Ramadan in most Arab countries, religious authorities announced on Thursday.Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates and