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October 10, 2023

Nearly 200,000 displaced in Gaza, water, electricity shortages expected: UN

The organisation said it was poised for water and electricity shortages due to a blockade.

Photo of observers gathered to witness the ruins in Gaza strip.
October 10, 2023

Taliban promises to build new homes for Afghan earthquake victims

The Taliban has promised new homes for the victims of the devastating earthquakes that shook western Afghanistan over the weekend.

EARTHQUAKE RUINS IN AFGHANISTAN
October 9, 2023

Moroccan authorities committed to gender equality: Minister

“Their vision has paved the way for ground-breaking reforms, and this annual meeting presents an opportunity to centre the discussions on women,” she said.

Morocco’s minister of economy and finance, Nadia Fettah
September 2, 2023

Former U.S. presidential aspirant Bill Richardson is dead

The former governor died in his sleep at his residence in Chatham, Massachusetts.

Bill Richardson's portrait
August 29, 2023

Elections can hold amid war in Ukraine, but aid needed: Zelensky

It would be challenging to stage the elections, he said, noting that one prerequisite would be financial support for the process from the U.S. and the EU.

Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky
August 29, 2023

Kissing Scandal: Rubiales’ mother on hunger strike in locked church to protest ‘witch-hunt’ of FA chief

According to the TV report, she wants to continue the strike “day and night” until “justice is served.”

Luis Rubiales
August 23, 2023

Spanish FA calls emergency meeting over Rubiales kissing incident

It has also started an internal investigation into events during the award ceremony after its team had won the Women’s World Cup.

Luis Rubiales kissing Jennifer Hermoso
August 23, 2023

Ukrainian grain facility destroyed as Russia attacks port

Russia has repeatedly attacked port facilities and grain silos.

A truck is seen at a grain terminal during barley harvesting in Ukraine
August 17, 2023

Elon Musk’s X slows access to New York Times, Facebook, Reuters

The Times already affirmed that there had been a slight drop in readers, according to a staff who spoke under anonymity to The Post.

Elon Musk and X logo used to illustrate the story