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UK, Canada, Australia formally recognise Palestine

Canada and Britain become first G7 nations to recognise Palestine

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Today, to revive the hope of peace and a two-state solution, I state clearly – as prime minister of this great country – that the United Kingdom formally recognises the state of Palestine,” Starmer said in a video statement released on social media.

UK, Portugal to recognise Palestinian state

Ahead of UNGA, Britain, Portugal shift policy as Gaza war fuels global pressure on Israel

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce the move on Sunday.

US revokes visas of Indian execs over fentanyl links

Action underscores Washington’s push to block flow of lethal synthetic opioids: Embassy

US Embassy complex in New Delhi. The embassy said the visa revocations and denials were carried out under sections 221(i), 212(a)(2)(C), and 214(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Israel 'determined to go to the end' in Gaza: UN chief

The move escalates its war in defiance of international condemnation

Displaced Palestinians move with their belongings southwards on a road in the Nuseirat refugee camp area in the central Gaza Strip following renewed Israeli evacuation orders for Gaza City on September 16, 2025.

Qatar to world: Stop using double standards

Doha hosts Arab-Islamic Summit amid calls for strong response to Israeli attack

Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammad bin Abdulrahman Al Thani was speaking at a preparatory meeting on the eve of an emergency summit of Arab and Islamic leaders organised by Qatar after Israel carried out an unprecedented air strike on Hamas leaders in Doha.

Palestinians flee Gaza City under Israeli bombardment

Scenes of mass flight come as Rubio arrives in Israel to show support despite Qatar strike

Displaced Palestinians evacuating southbound from Gaza City along the coastal road in Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip on September 13, 2025.

Qatar hosts Arab-Islamic summit after Israeli strike

The summit aims to send a strong message of solidarity with Qatar

Members of the media gather at the press room reserved for the coverage of the upcoming Arab-Islamic summit, organised to discuss the recent Israeli attack on Qatar, in Doha on September 14, 2025.

Mossad refused Qatar raid; Israel strike on Hamas fails

Mossad opposed Qatar ground op over hostage talks; Hamas chief later seen at son’s funeral

The damaged building after an Israeli strike targeted a compound that hosted Hamas leaders in Doha.

Haryana man shot dead in US after roadside spat

Kapil, 26, who entered US via ‘donkey route’ in 2022, shot dead in Los Angeles

The victim, Kapil, a resident of Brah Kalan village, had moved to the US in 2022 after reportedly paying Rs4.5 million to an agent and taking the risky “donkey route” through Panama and Mexico.

FBI Most Wanted fugitive bomber faces UK extradition

Animal rights extremist suspect vanished after 2003 Bay Area bombings; found in Wales

San Diego, linked by investigators to animal rights extremist groups, had a $250,000 bounty on his head

ChatGPT to get parental controls after teen's death

Parents will receive notifications when system detects their teen is in moment of distress

"Within the next month, parents will be able to... link their account with their teen's account" and "control how ChatGPT responds to their teen with age-appropriate model behaviour rules", the generative AI company said in a blog post. Illustrative image.

Belgium to recognise Palestine, sanction Israel

Brussels ties recognition to Hamas conditions, unveils 12 sanctions on Israel over Gaza

Prévot said recognition would be formalised once Hamas frees all remaining hostages from the October 7, 2023 attacks and “no longer has any role in managing Palestine.”

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