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New U.S.-backed Gaza aid foundation aims to complement UN efforts

Gaza

New U.S.-backed Gaza aid foundation aims to complement UN efforts

The newly established Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), backed by the United States, clarified on Wednesday that it does not intend to replace the United Nations or traditional aid organizations in Gaza, but rather to support and complement their work amid a deteriorating humanitarian crisis.

Earthquake near Crete shakes Cairo

Egypt

Earthquake near Crete shakes Cairo

A 6.24-magnitude earthquake struck early Thursday morning at 6:19 a.m. Cairo local time, causing mild tremors in parts of Egypt but resulting in no reported casualties or damage to infrastructure or facilities.

Aid trucks enter Gaza after delays

Gaza

Aid trucks enter Gaza after delays

Israel allowed 100 aid trucks carrying flour, baby food and medical equipment into the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, the Israeli military said.

Qatar launches major incentive scheme to drive economic diversification

Qatar

Qatar launches major incentive scheme to drive economic diversification

In a major move to accelerate foreign and domestic investment, Invest Qatar, the country’s investment promotion agency, unveiled a $1 billion economic stimulus program on Wednesday, aimed at driving capital inflows and enhancing the diversification of Qatar’s economy. 

UAE unveils Falcon Arabic AI as Gulf powers accelerate AI race

United Arab Emirates

UAE unveils Falcon Arabic AI as Gulf powers accelerate AI race

In a bold move reflecting its ambition to become a global artificial intelligence (AI) powerhouse, the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday unveiled Falcon Arabic, a new AI model tailored specifically to the Arabic language and its diverse linguistic nuances. 

Moral clarity starts with naming the enemy

Israel

Moral clarity starts with naming the enemy

Everyone agrees: Hamas is a terrorist organization. It’s not up for debate. It’s enshrined in official designations from Brussels to Washington to Ottawa, scribbled into the margins of UN resolutions somewhere between a generic ceasefire call and an overcatered buffet for peace.

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