Arab Countries
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China's Xi calls for Palestinian statehood, pledges more Gaza aid in summit with Arab states
World | May 30, 2024, 01:56 PM ISTThe 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 | Nov 22, 2023, 09:49 PM ISTSince 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 | Nov 21, 2023, 01:25 PM ISTChinese 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 | Nov 05, 2023, 03:53 PM ISTDespite 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 | Oct 16, 2023, 05:31 PM ISTThe 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 | Jun 06, 2022, 06:45 PM ISTThe 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 | Jun 06, 2017, 12:29 PM ISTFour 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
Jun 05, 2017, 02:12 PM ISTMarkets 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 | Oct 05, 2013, 03:07 PM ISTCairo : “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 | Jul 22, 2012, 02:39 PM ISTDubai, 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