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GAZA STRIP/RAMALLAH: Swerving to avoid a crater left in the road by a strike, a donkey trots along the debris-strewn streets of Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip, then slows to navigate a narrow passageway cleared through the rubble of destroyed apartment blocks. With a dearth of fuel caused by Israel’s blockade of Gaza since the start of its war against Hamas, donkey carts have become an essential mode of transport for people and goods in the bombarded Palestinian territory.

Mediators are locked in hectic parleys to extend the pause in fighting, but it's becoming harder for Israel to agree.

Investigation finds Emirati president of talks, who is also an oil executive, using his role to push fossil fuel deals.

CAIRO: Egypt has congratulated the Kingdom on Riyadh’s successful bid to host World Expo 2030. “Saudi Arabia’s victory in organizing this important international event in the first round of voting reflects the amount of appreciation for the offer made by the Kingdom and confidence in its ability to organize the event,” the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said. It also wished the “brotherly people of Saudi Arabia” continued success and progress.

The burden on the few remaining hospitals operating in central and southern Gaza Strip has increased.

The UK PM cancelled a planned meeting with his Greek counterpart after Athens sought permanent return of the sculptures.

DUBAI: Kuwait’s ruling Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah was admitted to hospital on Wednesday due to an emergency health problem and his condition is stable, the state news agency KUNA reported.  “His highness was admitted to hospital this morning due to an emergency health problem that has prompted His Highness to receive the necessary treatment and to seek medical check. He is in stable condition,” said KUNA, citing the Kuwaiti royal court.