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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has staunchly rejected a suggestion by Donald Trump that ‘swapping territory’ could be a way to end Russia’s war on Ukraine. European leaders have reiterated their support for Kyiv ahead of planned talks between the US President and Russia’s Putin.

By Nour Mohamed

In a dusty corner of Gaza, surrounded with rubble, a group of children crouch on the ground, their small hands busy at work. They aren’t building sandcastles. They’re preparing dinner.

Using dry sand and bits of gravel, they shape falafel balls, roll out imaginary bread, and make chocolate cake. It might look like play, but it’s not. It’s survival through pretending, because their stomachs are empty.

“Here, eat this,” said Menna, a skinny 8-year-old,…

Authorities say the incident happened overnight between the two Shia holy cities of Najaf and Karbala.

More than 600 Shia pilgrims in Iraq have been briefly hospitalised with respiratory problems after inhaling chlorine as the result of a leak at a water treatment station, according to authorities.

The incident took place overnight on the route between the two Shia holy cities of Najaf and Karbala, in the centre and south of Iraq, respectively.

This year, several million Shia Muslim pilgrims…

Gaza (Quds News Network)- At least 100 Palestinian children and infants have died from malnutrition and starvation in Gaza, as Israel continues to block aid, including food, medicine, and fuel, from entering the enclave for five months. The Palestinian Health Ministry confirmed on Sunday that the total number of hunger-related deaths is 217.

In a statement, the Ministry said at least 217 have died from malnutrition and hunger since the start of the Israeli genocide in Ocotber 2023….