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Treasury defends ‘charity-tax’ measures in budget amid communal anger
The Treasury has attempted to counter criticism of the so-called “charity tax” measures in Rachel Reeves’ budget by insisting the UK’s tax regime “is among the most generous anywhere in the world.” Communal charities,… Continue Reading
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Yemeni mercenaries recruited to fight for Russia, several coerced
Russia has reportedly recruited hundreds of Yemeni men, many of them under duress, to fight in the war against Ukraine, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. Many Yemenis who were involved in combat shared their testimonies with the… Continue Reading
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Egypt launches rescue mission after tourist boat sinks in Red Sea
Egyptian authorities say rescuers have found survivors after a tourist boat with 45 people on board sank in the Red Sea. A distress signal was received at 05:30 local time (03:30 GMT) from the 44m-long (144ft) Sea Story, which left port near Marsa… Continue Reading
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Former Israeli Defense Minister To Visit Washington |
Former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is planning to travel to Washington for meetings with U.S. security officials, despite an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant against him. As non-member states of the… Continue Reading
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Moving: Wounded warrior dances again | 'I'm the best at falling and getting back'
Matan Misan, a Givati Reconnaissance Brigade soldier who lost both legs in battle in Gaza, published a video of him dancing and wrote: ‘I’m the world champion of falling and getting up again.’ Continue Reading
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Former IAF commander Gavish talks about Israel at war in interview – Israel News
Brig.-Gen. Doron Gavish, the former commander of the Israel Air Force, cautioned that Israel may see continued increases in Hezbollah rocket attacks and urged Israelis to be ready for such a potentiality. Gavish’s comments came in a… Continue Reading
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Germany Contributes €6 Million to Accelerate Aid to Gaza
East Jerusalem /PNN / Germany has pledged €6 million to support the UN2720 Mechanism for Gaza, a system aimed at expediting the delivery of humanitarian aid to the besieged territory. The agreement was signed between the… Continue Reading
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Iran’s Khamenei calls for death sentence for Israeli leaders
The supreme leader of Iran, which backs the Hamas and Hezbollah terrorists fighting Israel in Gaza and Lebanon, said on Monday that death sentences should be issued for Israeli leaders, not arrest warrants. “They issued an arrest warrant, that’s… Continue Reading
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Coping with the feeling of rejection
Feeling rejected by a friend, colleague, family member, or romantic partner is a universally painful experience. Some individuals, however, feel the sting of rejection much more acutely than others and also have an exaggerated fear of being… Continue Reading
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Day 416 in Gaza: Israel Bombs Palestinians in North and South of Gaza |
On Monday, November 25, day 416 of the ongoing Israeli assault on the entire population of 2.2 million people in the Gaza Strip, Israeli occupation forces continued their aggression with multiple attacks in several parts of… Continue Reading
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