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Qatari Royals Fight In UK Court Over Right To Buy 'Idol's Eye' Diamond

Reuters | Monday November 11, 2024, London

Two branches of Qatar's royal family began their fight over a diamond worth millions of dollars at London's High Court on Monday, with a company run by a cousin of Qatar's Emir trying to enforce his alleged right to buy the 70-carat gemstone.

How Will Qatar's Suspension From Mediation Impact Israel-Hamas War?

Agence France-Presse | Monday November 11, 2024, Doha

Qatar's suspension of its crucial mediation between Israel and Hamas has crushed hopes for a long-stalled truce in the Gaza war and hostage release deal.

Arab Leaders Meet In Saudi Arabia, Likely To Discuss Donald Trump's Win

Agence France-Presse | Monday November 11, 2024

Arab and Muslim leaders gather in Saudi Arabia Monday for a summit addressing the wars in Gaza and Lebanon, a chance to send a message to US President-elect Donald Trump.

Saudi Crown Prince Speaks To Donald Trump In Late-Night Phone Call

Sam Dagher, Bloomberg | Monday November 11, 2024

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman called Donald Trump in the early hours of Wednesday to express his joy at the Republican's return to power, according to two people with knowledge of the exchange.

Footage From Hezbollah Tunnel Under Cemetery, Huge Cache Of Weapons, Rockets

Edited by Pushkar Tiwari | Monday November 11, 2024

Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah have been fighting across the Lebanese border since the war in Gaza erupted after Hamas attacked Israeli towns last year.

Israel Urges Fans To Skip Soccer Match With France After Amsterdam Violence

Agence France-Presse | Monday November 11, 2024

Israel has urged fans to avoid Thursday's France-Israel football tie, which authorities fear could become a flashpoint following violence in Amsterdam following a match involving an Israeli team.

Gazans Dig Through Rubble By Hand For Bodies, Survivors Amid Fresh Israeli Attack

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday November 11, 2024

Much rattled, Mohammed Alloush, a Palestinian man from Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip, rushed to his relatives' house on Sunday to see what had happened after it was attacked by the Israeli army.

Israel Strike Kills Hezbollah Commander, 8 Others In Syria: War Monitor

Agence France-Presse | Monday November 11, 2024

Israel struck an apartment belonging to Hezbollah in a stronghold of pro-Iran groups south of Damascus on Sunday, killing nine people including a commander, a war monitor said.

Many Killed In Strikes On Gaza, Lebanon As Israel Faces US' Aid Deadline

Agence France-Presse | Monday November 11, 2024, Jerusalem

Israeli air strikes killed dozens of people in Lebanon and Gaza Sunday, rescuers and authorities said, ahead of a US deadline for improved aid delivery to the Palestinian territory.

Netanyahu Confirms He Okayed Pager Attacks That Killed Nearly 40 In Lebanon

NDTV News Desk | Sunday November 10, 2024

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday accepted that he had "okayed" the pager attacks in Lebanon, which had killed nearly 40 Iran-backed Hezbollah members in September.

Russia Sees "Positive Signs" On Donald Trump's Position On Ukraine

Agence France-Presse | Sunday November 10, 2024, Moscow

The Kremlin said Sunday that it saw "positive signals" from US president-elect Donald Trump's position on Ukraine.

1,500 Russian Troops Killed Or Injured Every Day In October In Ukraine: UK

Agence France-Presse | Sunday November 10, 2024, London

Russian troops recently suffered their worst month for casualties since the country's war with Ukraine began almost three years ago, the head of Britain's armed forces said on Sunday.

Russian Forces Capture New Village In Ukraine's Donetsk Amid Raging War

Agence France-Presse | Sunday November 10, 2024, Moscow

The Russian defence ministry said Sunday that its forces had captured a new village in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region.

Israelis Fear For Hostages As Qatar Halts Gaza Mediation

Agence France-Presse | Sunday November 10, 2024

Israeli protesters expressed concern for hostages in Gaza Saturday, after Qatar said it was pulling back as a key mediator for a ceasefire that would help bring the captives home.

Israel Army Slams Soldiers For Burning Lebanese Flag In Viral Video

Agence France-Presse | Sunday November 10, 2024

The Israeli military on Saturday accused a group of soldiers of burning a Lebanese flag in southern Lebanon where they are fighting the Iran-backed group Hezbollah.