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The Thursday Times brings the globe into focus, delivering clear, comprehensive reporting on pivotal events shaping nations and communities. With The Thursday Times‘ on-the-ground insights and expert analysis, we connect readers to the stories that matter across borders, helping make sense of our fast-changing world.

Trump rules out nuclear strike on Iran, says peace must last

Donald Trump said the U.S. will not use nuclear weapons in the war with Iran, insisting Tehran has already been badly weakened by conventional military force. He also signalled he is not interested in a rushed settlement, saying any agreement with Iran must be durable and lasting.
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U.S. adviser commends Shehbaz, Dar for Pakistan’s peace efforts

A senior adviser to President Trump used a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum to publicly praise Pakistan’s role in mediation, regional stability and ongoing peace efforts.
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South Africa recalls all diplomats from Israel, citing ‘Apartheid-like policies’

South Africa withdraws its diplomatic staff from Israel, challenging the ambassador's stance and condemning the military's actions in Gaza as violations of international law.
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Pope Francis calls for ceasefire in Israeli war against Palestine

Pope Francis urges an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, alongside the provision of humanitarian aid and release of hostages, amid escalating violence in Gaza.
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Netanyahu’s psychiatrist committed suicide in 2010 citing PM’s contradictions as the trigger

In 2010, renowned Israeli psychiatrist Moshe Yatom ended his life, leaving behind a note attributing his despair to the complex and contradictory narratives of his patient, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Israeli senior minister threatens to drop nuclear bomb on Gaza

Israeli Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu threatens to use nuclear force on the Gaza Strip, suggesting that Palestinians should "relocate to Ireland or the desert."
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Israeli airstrike kills scores in ambulance convoy at Gaza’s largest hospital

Israeli forces have targeted a convoy of ambulances departing from al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, killing scores of already-wounded civilians.
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Kim Jong-Un pledges North Korea’s ‘unbridled support’ for Palestine

South Korean intelligence suggests North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has directed support towards Palestinians, amid speculations of potential arms sales to militant groups in the region, relating to the ongoing Gaza conflict.
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Bolivia sparks South American sever of ties with Israel amid Gazan genocide

Bolivia leads Latin American charge against Israel, severing diplomatic ties and igniting a cascade of ambassador recalls from Chile and Colombia, as the Gaza conflict sharpens geopolitical lines in the region.
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Israel orders immediate evacuation of 12,000 at Gaza’s Al-Quds Hospital

Israeli forces order the evacuation of Gaza's Al-Quds Hospital, heightening humanitarian concerns as over 12,000 displaced Palestinian civilians seek refuge within its premises.
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Qatari court sentences eight ex-Indian Navy officers to death for espionage

India's Ministry of External Affairs expressed "deep shock" over the verdict, urging the government to explore all legal avenues, extending consular and legal support through the Indian Embassy in Doha to the detained individuals.
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Spanish minister calls for economic sanctions, EU-led investigation into Netanyahu amid Gaza airstrikes

Spain's acting Minister of Social Rights, Ione Belarra, calls for an ICC war crimes investigation into Israeli PM Netanyahu, urges suspension of diplomatic ties, and advocates for urgent economic sanctions amid Gaza conflict.
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عمران خان کو یہودیوں سے قربت کی وجہ سے گولی ماری گئی تھی، جمائما گولڈ سمتھ

عمران خان کو یہودیوں سے قربت کی وجہ سے قتل کرنے کیلئے گولی ماری گئی تھی، مجھے بھی یہودی ہونے کی وجہ سے قتل کی دھمکیاں مل رہی ہیں، میں ان اسرائیلیوں کی بہادری اور دیانتداری سے متاثر ہوئی ہوں جنہوں نے غزہ پر بمباری کے خلاف بیانات دیئے ہیں۔
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Israeli airstrike on Gaza City hospital and school kills over 500 Palestinians

On October 17, 2023, an airstrike on Gaza City's Al-Ahli al-Arabi Baptist Hospital and a UN-operated school resulted in at least 500 Palestinian fatalities.
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