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The war between Israel and Hamas on Day 65 was marked by intense clashes. The IDF conducted a massive assault, targeting over 250 Hamas locations, including a raid on the group's military headquarters in Gaza City's Shejaiya neighbourhood.

Despite eliminating half of Hamas' battalion commanders, the militant group's junior ranks are stepping up, as per reports citing sources.&nbsp;Hamas, through its al-Qassam Brigades spokesperson, asserted that recovering hostages in Gaza could only occur through a negotiated exchange.

This comes as Qatar's Prime Minister, Mohammed Al Thani, pledged to continue pressuring both Israel and Hamas for a truce and the release of hostages, emphasising&nbsp;the risk of "radicalisation" of an entire&nbsp;generation.

Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/exclusive-jordans-foreign-minister-says-failure-to-end-war-in-gaza-is-pushing-region-deeper-into-conflict-668235">Exclusive: Jordan's foreign minister says failure to end war in Gaza is pushing 'region deeper into conflict'</a>

Regional powers, including Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia, urged the US&nbsp;to push for a ceasefire before Ramadan in March. However, the UN Security Council's failure to agree on a humanitarian ceasefire has already raised concerns.

The toll on Gaza's civilian population is devastating, with the Hamas-controlled Health Ministry reporting 18,000 Palestinians killed and 49,500 wounded. The World Health Organization described the impact on Gaza's healthcare sector as "catastrophic," expressing concern about the potential for the spread of deadly diseases amid ongoing violence.

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In Israel, 1,593 soldiers have been wounded since the conflict began.&nbsp;Security agencies in Cyprus, aided by the Mossad, thwarted an Iranian terrorist plot against Israeli and Jewish targets.

<h2>Netanyahu-Putin talks</h2>

Prime Minister Netanyahu in his conversation with Russia's President Putin rebuked Russia's relationship with Iran and Moscow's "anti-Israel"&nbsp;positions at the UN. Meanwhile, Hezbollah claimed responsibility for infiltrating Israeli airspace and launching rockets, leading to IDF airstrikes on their targets.

Watch |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/doha-forum-qatar-pm-gaza-war-puts-an-entire-generation-at-the-risk-of-radicalisation-668303">Doha Forum | Qatar PM: Gaza war puts an entire generation at the risk of radicalisation</a>

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On a different front, the French Navy intercepted Houthi drones launched from Yemen in the Red Sea, highlighting the regional complexity of conflicts. Jordan's Foreign Minister accused Israel of seeking to expel Palestinians from Gaza, a claim vehemently denied by the Israeli government.

As the conflict rages&nbsp;on, diplomatic efforts continue, but the situation remains&nbsp;precarious, with no clear end in sight to the Israel-Hamas war.

(With inputs from agencies)

Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

The war between Israel and Hamas on Day 65 was marked by intense clashes. The IDF conducted a massive assault, targeting over 250 Hamas locations, including a raid on the group's military headquarters in Gaza City's Shejaiya neighbourhood.

The war between Israel and Hamas on Day 65 was marked by intense clashes. The IDF conducted a massive assault, targeting over 250 Hamas locations, including a raid on the group's military headquarters in Gaza City's Shejaiya neighbourhood. Despite eliminating half of Hamas' battalion commanders, the militant group's junior ranks are stepping up, as per reports citing sources. Hamas, through its al-Qassam Brigades spokesperson, asserted that recovering hostages in Gaza could only occur through a negotiated exchange. This comes as Qatar's Prime Minister, Mohammed Al Thani, pledged to continue pressuring both Israel and Hamas for a truce and the release of hostages, emphasising the risk of "radicalisation" of an entire generation. Also Read | Exclusive: Jordan's foreign minister says failure to end war in Gaza is pushing 'region deeper into conflict' Regional powers, including Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia, urged the US to push for a ceasefire before Ramadan in March. However, the UN Security Council's failure to agree on a humanitarian ceasefire has already raised concerns. The toll on Gaza's civilian population is devastating, with the Hamas-controlled Health Ministry reporting 18,000 Palestinians killed and 49,500 wounded. The World Health Organization described the impact on Gaza's healthcare sector as "catastrophic," expressing concern about the potential for the spread of deadly diseases amid ongoing violence. Also Read | Exclusive: Palestine PM demands US to ensure end of Israeli 'atrocities' in Gaza In Israel, 1,593 soldiers have been wounded since the conflict began. Security agencies in Cyprus, aided by the Mossad, thwarted an Iranian terrorist plot against Israeli and Jewish targets. Netanyahu-Putin talks Prime Minister Netanyahu in his conversation with Russia's President Putin rebuked Russia's relationship with Iran and Moscow's "anti-Israel" positions at the UN. Meanwhile, Hezbollah claimed responsibility for infiltrating Israeli airspace and launching rockets, leading to IDF airstrikes on their targets. Watch | Doha Forum | Qatar PM: Gaza war puts an entire generation at the risk of radicalisation × On a different front, the French Navy intercepted Houthi drones launched from Yemen in the Red Sea, highlighting the regional complexity of conflicts. Jordan's Foreign Minister accused Israel of seeking to expel Palestinians from Gaza, a claim vehemently denied by the Israeli government. As the conflict rages on, diplomatic efforts continue, but the situation remains precarious, with no clear end in sight to the Israel-Hamas war. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Gaza War Day 65: Entire generation at 'risk of radicalisation', says Qatar PM

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Aid agencies issued a warning, stating that families' only chance of survival is being severely limited by the ongoing Israeli offensive, which is pushing Palestinians in Gaza to the verge of mass starvation. The grave situation surfaced one day after the United States vetoed a resolution calling for a cease-fire in the United Nations, impeding the provision of food and other necessities to the area.

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Sudan on Sunday (Dec 10) declared at least 15 members of the UAE’s diplomatic staff in the country persona non grata, giving them 48 hours to leave the country.

According to the Sudanese state news agency, the acting UAE Chargé d’affairs was summoned on Sunday by the foreign ministry and informed about the decision.

The news agency or the Sudanese government gave no further explanation behind the move.

Earlier, the UAE had declared three Sudanese diplomats persona non grata and ordered them to leave the country within 48 hours.

<h2>UAE-Sudan tensions</h2>

Over the past few weeks, pro-army loyalists and demonstrators have stepped up verbal attacks on the UAE, accusing it of backing the rival Rapid Support Forces by supplying arms and weapons.

Watch:&nbsp;Resilient pastoralists of South Sudan

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Rapid Support Forces (RSF) is led by Army Chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s former deputy Mohamed Hamdan Daglo.

The two sides have been fighting a bloody war since April 15 in which more than 12,000 people have been killed. Efforts of negotiations have yielded no results, with neither side managing to seize a decisive advantage on the battlefield.

<h2>Sudan’s scathing remarks against UAE</h2>

Sudanese Assistant Commander-in-Chief Lt Gen Yasir al-Atta has pulled no punches in blasting UAE for its alleged support to the RSF.

In his Nov 27 speech, Al-Atta outrightly labelled the UAE as a “mafia state.”

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-says-warring-parties-in-sudan-committed-crimes-against-humanity-ethnic-cleansing-667102">Also read:&nbsp;US says warring parties in Sudan committed crimes against humanity, ethnic cleansing</a>

Previously, it was reported in foreign media that the UAE had been providing material and financial support to the RSF in its ongoing conflict with the Sudanese military. &nbsp;

<h2>Allegations against UAE</h2>

A Wall Street Journal report claimed that the UAE had been accused of funnelling arms and support to the RSF, which controls much of the country's lucrative gold mining sector.

However, UAE authorities have consistently denied these allegations.

Experts and world leaders including United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres have said unnamed actors supplying "financial and weapons" support to both warring sides have contributed to the ongoing carnage.

It is to be noted that Egypt and Turkey openly side with the Sudanese Army in their conflict against the RSF.

(With inputs from agencies)

Sudan on Sunday (Dec 10) declared at least 15 members of the UAE’s diplomatic staff in the country persona non grata, giving them 48 hours to leave the country. According to the Sudanese state news agency, the acting UAE Chargé d’affairs was summoned on Sunday by the foreign ministry and informed about the decision.

Sudan on Sunday (Dec 10) declared at least 15 members of the UAE’s diplomatic staff in the country persona non grata, giving them 48 hours to leave the country. According to the Sudanese state news agency, the acting UAE Chargé d’affairs was summoned on Sunday by the foreign ministry and informed about the decision. The news agency or the Sudanese government gave no further explanation behind the move. Earlier, the UAE had declared three Sudanese diplomats persona non grata and ordered them to leave the country within 48 hours. UAE-Sudan tensions Over the past few weeks, pro-army loyalists and demonstrators have stepped up verbal attacks on the UAE, accusing it of backing the rival Rapid Support Forces by supplying arms and weapons. Watch: Resilient pastoralists of South Sudan × Rapid Support Forces (RSF) is led by Army Chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s former deputy Mohamed Hamdan Daglo. The two sides have been fighting a bloody war since April 15 in which more than 12,000 people have been killed. Efforts of negotiations have yielded no results, with neither side managing to seize a decisive advantage on the battlefield. Sudan’s scathing remarks against UAE Sudanese Assistant Commander-in-Chief Lt Gen Yasir al-Atta has pulled no punches in blasting UAE for its alleged support to the RSF. In his Nov 27 speech, Al-Atta outrightly labelled the UAE as a “mafia state.” Also read: US says warring parties in Sudan committed crimes against humanity, ethnic cleansing Previously, it was reported in foreign media that the UAE had been providing material and financial support to the RSF in its ongoing conflict with the Sudanese military. Allegations against UAE A Wall Street Journal report claimed that the UAE had been accused of funnelling arms and support to the RSF, which controls much of the country's lucrative gold mining sector. However, UAE authorities have consistently denied these allegations. Experts and world leaders including United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres have said unnamed actors supplying "financial and weapons" support to both warring sides have contributed to the ongoing carnage. It is to be noted that Egypt and Turkey openly side with the Sudanese Army in their conflict against the RSF. (With inputs from agencies)

Sudan expels 15 UAE diplomats amid tensions over alleged support to army rivals

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With a ceremonial motorcade, cavalry escort and Russian flag's colours in the sky, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in the United Arab Emirates' capital Abu Dhabi.&nbsp;Putin's&nbsp;reception in the Emirati capital included a 21-gun salute, and the Emirati national air show team created a spectacle in the sky, drawing the Russian flag with coloured fumes.

Hours later, he was in Riyadh and the next day Putin hosted Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi in Moscow.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A nearly simultaneous Saudi-Iran diplomatic outreach by Moscow occurred nearly ten months after the Sunni and Shia powerhouses of West Asia restored their ties.&nbsp;

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This week, therefore,&nbsp;marked a significant shift in Putin's&nbsp;international engagements since he launched an offensive on Ukraine in February 2022.

Since then, Putin has limited his visits to China, Iran and some countries of the former Soviet Union.

Recent developments in the war, where Russia has gained a perceived upper hand while the West's attention shifted to the Israel-Hamas war, are understood to&nbsp;have influenced this change.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ruler of the UAE, referred to Putin as his "dear friend."

Putin, in return, acknowledged the elevated relations.

During his visit to Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh, Putin engaged in a significant exchange with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS).&nbsp;

"We awaited you in Moscow," Putin told MBS with a gleeful smile.

"I know that events forced a correction to those plans but as I have already said nothing can prevent the development of our friendly relations. "But," he added, "the next meeting should be in Moscow." MBS replied through a Russian translator that he was of course ready to do that.

"Then we are agreed," Putin said.

The geopolitical significance of Saudi and Russia, jointly controlling a substantial portion of the world's oil production, came into focus.

Putin's West Asia outreach is significant as the traditional US allies&nbsp;in the region&nbsp;— Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Turkey&nbsp;— have expressed outrage over America's support to Israel in the ongoing war against Hamas in the blockaded Gaza Strip.&nbsp;

Besides, the high oil prices have played a crucial role in sustaining Russia's war efforts in Ukraine and bolstering the Saudi economy.

These high-profile visits are perceived as a display of Putin's strength, strategically timed ahead of the upcoming elections in Russia.

Also watch |&nbsp;Russian President Putin to run for presidential elections again in 2024

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The Federation Council, the upper house of Parliament, has set March 17 as the presidential election date. Putin, eligible for two more six-year terms after his current term expires, could potentially remain in power until 2036, signalling a prolonged tenure.

Notably, Putin, heavily sanctioned by the West, seems keen on establishing global partnerships to counter the perception of isolation. These diplomatic moves serve as a calculated demonstration of Russia's continued presence and influence on the world stage.

That's all for the capitals this weekend. See you next week.&nbsp;

With a ceremonial motorcade, cavalry escort and Russian flag's colours in the sky, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in the United Arab Emirates' capital Abu Dhabi.

With a ceremonial motorcade, cavalry escort and Russian flag's colours in the sky, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in the United Arab Emirates' capital Abu Dhabi. Putin's reception in the Emirati capital included a 21-gun salute, and the Emirati national air show team created a spectacle in the sky, drawing the Russian flag with coloured fumes. Hours later, he was in Riyadh and the next day Putin hosted Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi in Moscow. A nearly simultaneous Saudi-Iran diplomatic outreach by Moscow occurred nearly ten months after the Sunni and Shia powerhouses of West Asia restored their ties. Also read | Iran, Saudi Arabia restore ties as China-brokered deal outfoxes West This week, therefore, marked a significant shift in Putin's international engagements since he launched an offensive on Ukraine in February 2022. Since then, Putin has limited his visits to China, Iran and some countries of the former Soviet Union. Recent developments in the war, where Russia has gained a perceived upper hand while the West's attention shifted to the Israel-Hamas war, are understood to have influenced this change. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ruler of the UAE, referred to Putin as his "dear friend." Putin, in return, acknowledged the elevated relations. During his visit to Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh, Putin engaged in a significant exchange with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS). "We awaited you in Moscow," Putin told MBS with a gleeful smile. "I know that events forced a correction to those plans but as I have already said nothing can prevent the development of our friendly relations. "But," he added, "the next meeting should be in Moscow." MBS replied through a Russian translator that he was of course ready to do that. "Then we are agreed," Putin said. The geopolitical significance of Saudi and Russia, jointly controlling a substantial portion of the world's oil production, came into focus. Putin's West Asia outreach is significant as the traditional US allies in the region — Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Turkey — have expressed outrage over America's support to Israel in the ongoing war against Hamas in the blockaded Gaza Strip. Besides, the high oil prices have played a crucial role in sustaining Russia's war efforts in Ukraine and bolstering the Saudi economy. These high-profile visits are perceived as a display of Putin's strength, strategically timed ahead of the upcoming elections in Russia. Also watch | Russian President Putin to run for presidential elections again in 2024 × The Federation Council, the upper house of Parliament, has set March 17 as the presidential election date. Putin, eligible for two more six-year terms after his current term expires, could potentially remain in power until 2036, signalling a prolonged tenure. Notably, Putin, heavily sanctioned by the West, seems keen on establishing global partnerships to counter the perception of isolation. These diplomatic moves serve as a calculated demonstration of Russia's continued presence and influence on the world stage. That's all for the capitals this weekend. See you next week.

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Cyprus authorities apprehended two Iranians for an alleged plot to carry out attacks on Israelis in the country. This comes as mediation efforts resumed to attain the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. In an exclusive interview with WION, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh spoke&nbsp;of the urgent need to bring an end to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas that entered its third month.&nbsp;

At the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony held at Oslo City Hall in Norway, the distinguished award was bestowed upon Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi. Currently held in Tehran's Evin prison, Mohammadi's children accepted the award on her behalf and, in their speech, she condemned Iran's 'tyrannical and anti-women religious' government.

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Two Iranians were arrested in Cyprus over alleged plot to stage attacks on Israelis living in the country, a Cypriot newspaper reported Sunday (Dec 10).

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In an exclusive interview with WION, Palestine's Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh laid emphasis on urgently bringing an end to the war between Israel and Hamas, which has now entered its ninth week.&nbsp;

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At the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony at Oslo City Hall, Norway, the prestigious award was presented to Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi, who is currently incarcerated in Tehran's Evin prison, on Sunday (Dec 12).&nbsp;In a speech delivered by her children, who accepted the award on her behalf, imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi denounced the 'tyrannical and anti-women religious' government of Iran.&nbsp;

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Egyptians began voting, on Sunday (Dec 10), in a presidential election overshadowed by the war in neighbouring Gaza between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas while the incumbent President&nbsp;Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is poised to secure a third term in power. The polling began as the country grapples with one of the most severe financial crises in its recent history.&nbsp;

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The Arab world's priority is to ensure an immediate end to the war in Gaza, Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi told WION on the sidelines of the Doha Forum in the Qatari capital on Sunday (Dec 10).

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In a key move aimed at strengthening ties between India and Oman, Sultan Haitham bin Tarik is set to embark on a first state visit to India on Saturday (December 16) since ascending the throne.&nbsp;

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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) found the right balance with their well-thought-out acquisitions at the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 player Auction held in Mumbai on Saturday. RCB’s seven bids to fill the vacant spots and form a bold squad for the upcoming season were the result of extensive planning and strategy by the proficient backroom staff — which includes head coach Luke Williams, assistant head coach and head of scouting Malolan Rangarajan — with some crucial tactical inputs from skipper Smriti Mandhana.

Cyprus authorities apprehended two Iranians for an alleged plot to carry out attacks on Israelis in the country. This comes as mediation efforts resumed to attain the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

Cyprus authorities apprehended two Iranians for an alleged plot to carry out attacks on Israelis in the country. This comes as mediation efforts resumed to attain the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. In an exclusive interview with WION, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh spoke of the urgent need to bring an end to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas that entered its third month. At the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony held at Oslo City Hall in Norway, the distinguished award was bestowed upon Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi. Currently held in Tehran's Evin prison, Mohammadi's children accepted the award on her behalf and, in their speech, she condemned Iran's 'tyrannical and anti-women religious' government. Cyprus detains two Iranian ‘refugees’ over alleged plot to target Israelis Two Iranians were arrested in Cyprus over alleged plot to stage attacks on Israelis living in the country, a Cypriot newspaper reported Sunday (Dec 10). Exclusive: Palestine PM demands US to ensure Israeli 'atrocities' in Gaza end In an exclusive interview with WION, Palestine's Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh laid emphasis on urgently bringing an end to the war between Israel and Hamas, which has now entered its ninth week. Jailed Narges Mohammadi sends fiery message for Iran on receiving Nobel Prize At the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony at Oslo City Hall, Norway, the prestigious award was presented to Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi, who is currently incarcerated in Tehran's Evin prison, on Sunday (Dec 12). In a speech delivered by her children, who accepted the award on her behalf, imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi denounced the 'tyrannical and anti-women religious' government of Iran. Egyptians cast votes in elections held amid Israel-Hamas war with Sisi almost sure to win Egyptians began voting, on Sunday (Dec 10), in a presidential election overshadowed by the war in neighbouring Gaza between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas while the incumbent President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is poised to secure a third term in power. The polling began as the country grapples with one of the most severe financial crises in its recent history. Exclusive: Jordan's foreign minister says failure to end war in Gaza is pushing 'region deeper into conflict' The Arab world's priority is to ensure an immediate end to the war in Gaza, Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi told WION on the sidelines of the Doha Forum in the Qatari capital on Sunday (Dec 10). Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to arrive on state visit to India on December 16 In a key move aimed at strengthening ties between India and Oman, Sultan Haitham bin Tarik is set to embark on a first state visit to India on Saturday (December 16) since ascending the throne. ‘Not enough,’ International Energy Agency issues grim assessment of COP28 pledges The International Energy Agency (IEA) on Sunday (Dec 10) released its first detailed assessment of the ongoing COP28 climate talks in Dubai, and it couldn’t be more concerning. Iran unveils advanced Karrar combat drones armed with Majid air-to-air missiles, to be used along border Iran has unveiled advanced Karrar combat drones armed with air-to-air missiles, enhancing its air defence capabilities, according to state media. Dozens of Karrar drones with an operational range of up to 1,000 kilometres will be deployed along the country's borders. Eminem's death hoax infuriates fans - here's how the fake news spread online Rumours surrounding the false death of legendary rapper Eminem have engulfed social media, sparking scepticism and outrage among fans worldwide. The confusion arose as Google searches for the artist displayed a deceiving death date, alleging he passed away on December 10, 2023, in Madison, Wisconsin. Good bowling side wins you competition, says skipper Smriti Mandhana as RCB tick all boxes Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) found the right balance with their well-thought-out acquisitions at the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 player Auction held in Mumbai on Saturday. RCB’s seven bids to fill the vacant spots and form a bold squad for the upcoming season were the result of extensive planning and strategy by the proficient backroom staff — which includes head coach Luke Williams, assistant head coach and head of scouting Malolan Rangarajan — with some crucial tactical inputs from skipper Smriti Mandhana.

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Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh has said that the United States should also be held responsible for Israeli attacks on Gaza and the loss of Palestinian lives. The Prime Minister made the statement that the 21st Doha Forum. WION's correspondent talks to Palestinian PM Shtayyeh.

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Libertarian Javier Milie takes oath as Argentina President. During an election year in Argentina, it can be difficult to concentrate on anything other than economics. The severe financial prognosis has once again dominated this year's presidential campaign, with an annual inflation rate that has surpassed 138 percent and a currency that has experienced a sharp decline in value.

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China's TikTok has agreed to spend $840 million to buy most of Indonesian tech conglomerate GoTo's e-commerce unit – a move that appears to allow it to restart its online shopping business in Southeast Asia's largest economy.

It also said it will invest further in the business, Tokopedia, which is Indonesia's biggest e-commerce platform, for a total outlay of $1.5 billion.

TikTok had been forced to close its relatively new e-commerce service, TikTok Shop, in Indonesia after the country banned online shopping on social media platforms in September, citing the need to protect smaller merchants and users' data.

The new partnership will commence with a pilot period carried out in close consultation with and supervision by relevant regulators, the companies said in a joint statement.

"We are creating an Indonesian e-commerce champion, combining Tokopedia's strong local presence with TikTok's mass market reach and technological prowess," GoTo CEO Patrick Walujo said in a statement.

"GoTo now sits on a much stronger foundation and we expect this partnership to bring many benefits not just for e-commerce, but for our on-demand services and fintech businesses as well," he said.

GoTo's businesses include ride-hailing, delivery and financial services.

Under the deal, TikTok, which is owned by China's ByteDance, will buy 75.01% of Tokopedia and inject TikTok Shop's Indonesia business into the enlarged Tokopedia entity.

Officials at Indonesia's trade ministry did not respond to requests for comment.

Many of Indonesia's more than 270 million people are active social media users and TikTok has been looking to translate its 125 million user base there into a significant source of e-commerce revenue.

TikTok Shop is currently available in only a few countries including the United States, Britain and Singapore, according to its website.

The deal will be concluded by the first quarter of 2024 and Tokopedia will receive a $1 billion promissory note from TikTok that can be used to fund working capital needs, the companies said.

Tokopedia competes with Shopee owned by Singapore-headquartered Sea and Lazada owned by Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba.

It saw half-year gross revenue climb 14% to 4.5 trillion rupiah ($288 million) in August while its underlying loss narrowed sharply to 752 billion rupiah from 3.7 trillion rupiah a year ago.

Shares in GoTo, however, tumbled 13% on Monday - their biggest percentage decline in six months - as some investors took profits after the stock had rallied on expectations of a deal with TikTok.

Indonesia's e-commerce industry is set to expand to be worth about $160 billion by 2030 from $62 billion this year, according to a report by Google, Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings and consultancy Bain &amp; Co.

China's TikTok has agreed to spend $840 million to buy most of Indonesian tech conglomerate GoTo's e-commerce unit – a move that appears to allow it to restart its online shopping business in Southeast Asia's largest economy.

China's TikTok has agreed to spend $840 million to buy most of Indonesian tech conglomerate GoTo's e-commerce unit – a move that appears to allow it to restart its online shopping business in Southeast Asia's largest economy. It also said it will invest further in the business, Tokopedia, which is Indonesia's biggest e-commerce platform, for a total outlay of $1.5 billion. TikTok had been forced to close its relatively new e-commerce service, TikTok Shop, in Indonesia after the country banned online shopping on social media platforms in September, citing the need to protect smaller merchants and users' data. The new partnership will commence with a pilot period carried out in close consultation with and supervision by relevant regulators, the companies said in a joint statement. "We are creating an Indonesian e-commerce champion, combining Tokopedia's strong local presence with TikTok's mass market reach and technological prowess," GoTo CEO Patrick Walujo said in a statement. "GoTo now sits on a much stronger foundation and we expect this partnership to bring many benefits not just for e-commerce, but for our on-demand services and fintech businesses as well," he said. GoTo's businesses include ride-hailing, delivery and financial services. Under the deal, TikTok, which is owned by China's ByteDance, will buy 75.01% of Tokopedia and inject TikTok Shop's Indonesia business into the enlarged Tokopedia entity. Officials at Indonesia's trade ministry did not respond to requests for comment. Many of Indonesia's more than 270 million people are active social media users and TikTok has been looking to translate its 125 million user base there into a significant source of e-commerce revenue. TikTok Shop is currently available in only a few countries including the United States, Britain and Singapore, according to its website. The deal will be concluded by the first quarter of 2024 and Tokopedia will receive a $1 billion promissory note from TikTok that can be used to fund working capital needs, the companies said. Tokopedia competes with Shopee owned by Singapore-headquartered Sea and Lazada owned by Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba. It saw half-year gross revenue climb 14% to 4.5 trillion rupiah ($288 million) in August while its underlying loss narrowed sharply to 752 billion rupiah from 3.7 trillion rupiah a year ago. Shares in GoTo, however, tumbled 13% on Monday - their biggest percentage decline in six months - as some investors took profits after the stock had rallied on expectations of a deal with TikTok. Indonesia's e-commerce industry is set to expand to be worth about $160 billion by 2030 from $62 billion this year, according to a report by Google, Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings and consultancy Bain & Co.

TikTok set to restart e-commerce in Indonesia with $1.5 billion Tokopedia investment

A top OPEC official has urged member countries to oppose any deal that targets fossil fuels at COP28. Secretary-general Haitham Al Ghais said that producers should (quote unquote) "Proactively reject any text or formula that targets energy".

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Israeli tanks battled their way to the heart of Khan Younis on Sunday in a major new push into the main city of the southern Gaza Strip, as health authorities in Hamas-run Gaza said about 18,000 Palestinians had been killed in the war.

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Zelensky is all set to embark on his third visit to Washington since the war in Ukraine began. He last visited in September. Aid for Ukraine in its effort to ward off Russia will be a prime agenda here, but will Zelensky be able to navigate his way around the divisions in the U.S. leaders on continuing the aid for Ukraine?

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There has been a mixed response from anti-racism groups over a newly modified version of the Tintin comic books after it was widely criticised over its colonialist depiction of Africans.

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The United Nations on Monday (Dec 11) officially concluded its decade-old deployment in Mali, its spokesperson released a statement saying, in a move that Mali's military leaders ordered.&nbsp;

The mission, which was also known as MINUSMA, lowered the United Nations flag on its headquarters in the capital Bamako, its spokesperson Fatoumata Kaba told the news agency AFP.

She further said that this symbolic ceremony marked the end of the mission. However, some elements of it are still there, she added.

A "liquidation phase" is scheduled for Jan 1, 2024, where activities like handing over the remaining equipment to the authorities will occur.

<h2>UN troops' departure won't be delayed: Mali junta</h2>

Earlier, Malian foreign minister Abdoulaye Diop had released a statement saying that the withdrawal of United Nations peacekeepers from northern Mali would not be delayed and would happen on time by December 31.&nbsp;

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The UN expressed concerns that its drawdown may get hampered by an uptick in fighting in the northern part of the country.

"Everything must be done to ensure the work of MINUSMA is ended by December 31," Diop had said in a video posted on social media on Saturday evening.

"The government does not foresee any extension of this deadline," he said in the recording of comments he made to a meeting of the diplomatic corps in the capital, Bamako.

Mali's ruling junta took over power in the year 2020 and demanded the departure of the mission in the month of June which has been deployed since 2013.

The withdrawal of the United Nations stabilisation mission, MINUSMA, ignited fears that the fighting between the troops and armed factions would heighten over territorial control.&nbsp;

MINUSMA for a decade had maintained around 15,000 soldiers and police in Mali. The hostile acts had claimed the lives of around 180 members.

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The United Nations on Monday (Dec 11) officially concluded its decade-old deployment in Mali, its spokesperson released a statement saying, in a move that Mali's military leaders ordered.

The United Nations on Monday (Dec 11) officially concluded its decade-old deployment in Mali, its spokesperson released a statement saying, in a move that Mali's military leaders ordered. The mission, which was also known as MINUSMA, lowered the United Nations flag on its headquarters in the capital Bamako, its spokesperson Fatoumata Kaba told the news agency AFP. She further said that this symbolic ceremony marked the end of the mission. However, some elements of it are still there, she added. A "liquidation phase" is scheduled for Jan 1, 2024, where activities like handing over the remaining equipment to the authorities will occur. UN troops' departure won't be delayed: Mali junta Earlier, Malian foreign minister Abdoulaye Diop had released a statement saying that the withdrawal of United Nations peacekeepers from northern Mali would not be delayed and would happen on time by December 31. Also read: At least 4 injured after airstrike on Kyiv; Biden to host Zelensky at W. House The UN expressed concerns that its drawdown may get hampered by an uptick in fighting in the northern part of the country. "Everything must be done to ensure the work of MINUSMA is ended by December 31," Diop had said in a video posted on social media on Saturday evening. "The government does not foresee any extension of this deadline," he said in the recording of comments he made to a meeting of the diplomatic corps in the capital, Bamako. Mali's ruling junta took over power in the year 2020 and demanded the departure of the mission in the month of June which has been deployed since 2013. The withdrawal of the United Nations stabilisation mission, MINUSMA, ignited fears that the fighting between the troops and armed factions would heighten over territorial control. MINUSMA for a decade had maintained around 15,000 soldiers and police in Mali. The hostile acts had claimed the lives of around 180 members. #PressRelease - Closure of the MINUSMA camp in Sevare, #Mopti region. 📖👉🏿 https://t.co/QWZ3HOxNof — MINUSMA (@UN_MINUSMA) December 9, 2023 × As of Friday, more than 10,500 uniformed and civilian MINUSMA personnel had left Mali, out of a total of around 13,800 staff at the start of the withdrawal, the UN mission said on X. (With inputs from agencies)

UN mission in Mali officially concludes 10-year deployment

Russia's Federal Security Bureau (FSB) said on Monday (Dec 11) that it had detected and cracked a network of Ukrainian agents in Russia-occupied Crimea who were&nbsp;attempting&nbsp;to assassinate pro-Russian figures. The intelligence service, which is the main successor to the Soviet era spy agency KGB, said that targets of the Ukrainian network included Sergei Aksyonov, the Russia-appointed head of Crimea and also Oleg Tsaryov, a former pro-Russian member of Ukrainian parliament.

In October this year, Tsaryiv was shot twice but survived. The attack took place in Crimea that was occupied by Russia&nbsp;from Ukraine in 2014. Reuters has reported citing a source in Ukraine's SBU intelligence agency that this was an SBU operation.

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The FSB said on Monday that the Ukrainian network it cracked, had in the past, also targeted railway and energy infrastructure in Crimea. The FSB said that it has found arms and explosives and had also detained 18 "agents and accomplices of the Ukrainian special services".

<h2>Shot down eight missiles fired towards Kyiv, says Ukraine</h2>

Meanwhile on Monday, Ukraine said that it had shot down eight Russian missiles that were fired towards the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. Ukraine's air force said that in addition to these missiles 18 attack drones were shot down across Ukraine.

Ukraine says as winter sets in, Russia had again begun to hit Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

Kyiv officials said that the country's air defences shot down the Russian missiles around 4 am local time (0200 GMT). Falling debris injured four people in Darnyatski district.

"Medics provided them with help at the scene," said Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko on social media.

"Also, a missile fragment was found on the territory of a warehouse in Darnytskyi district. There was no fire or damage to the building."&nbsp;

Ukrainian air force said that the drones that were shot down were launched by Russia from Crimean peninsula.

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Russia targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure in winter last year as well. The missile strike left millions of Ukrainians without electricity for long period.

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Ukraine has since strengthened its air defence system using military help from the West. However, it says it needs more to protect more regions.

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Russia's Federal Security Bureau (FSB) said on Monday (Dec 11) that it had detected and cracked a network of Ukrainian agents in Russia-occupied Crimea who were attempting to assassinate pro-Russian figures.

Russia's Federal Security Bureau (FSB) said on Monday (Dec 11) that it had detected and cracked a network of Ukrainian agents in Russia-occupied Crimea who were attempting to assassinate pro-Russian figures. The intelligence service, which is the main successor to the Soviet era spy agency KGB, said that targets of the Ukrainian network included Sergei Aksyonov, the Russia-appointed head of Crimea and also Oleg Tsaryov, a former pro-Russian member of Ukrainian parliament. In October this year, Tsaryiv was shot twice but survived. The attack took place in Crimea that was occupied by Russia from Ukraine in 2014. Reuters has reported citing a source in Ukraine's SBU intelligence agency that this was an SBU operation. Watch | Ukraine's Zelensky to meet President Biden as war funding against Russia is decreasing × The FSB said on Monday that the Ukrainian network it cracked, had in the past, also targeted railway and energy infrastructure in Crimea. The FSB said that it has found arms and explosives and had also detained 18 "agents and accomplices of the Ukrainian special services". Shot down eight missiles fired towards Kyiv, says Ukraine Meanwhile on Monday, Ukraine said that it had shot down eight Russian missiles that were fired towards the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. Ukraine's air force said that in addition to these missiles 18 attack drones were shot down across Ukraine. Ukraine says as winter sets in, Russia had again begun to hit Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Kyiv officials said that the country's air defences shot down the Russian missiles around 4 am local time (0200 GMT). Falling debris injured four people in Darnyatski district. "Medics provided them with help at the scene," said Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko on social media. "Also, a missile fragment was found on the territory of a warehouse in Darnytskyi district. There was no fire or damage to the building." Ukrainian air force said that the drones that were shot down were launched by Russia from Crimean peninsula. Also Read | At least 4 injured after Russian strike on Kyiv; Biden to host Zelensky at White House amid deadlock on aid Russia targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure in winter last year as well. The missile strike left millions of Ukrainians without electricity for long period. Also Read | The Capitals: Putin's Moscow is West Asia's 'dear friend' Ukraine has since strengthened its air defence system using military help from the West. However, it says it needs more to protect more regions. (With inputs from agencies)

Russian intelligence says cracked network of Ukrainian agents in Crimea

After being battered by the floods and the cyclone last week, The south Indian city of Chennai is grappling with a different challenge now. Oil from an industrial region that flowed into the floodwaters has spread to the northern part of the city.

Indian Coast Guard battles oil spill in Chennai

Israel says it has struck over 200 Hamas targets as qatar- a key negotiator says neither side wanting to relent on a truce....Netanyahu warns Hamas is nearing its end.

Israel-Hamas war: 'No hostages will leave Gaza, unless...'

Here we bring you the news from around the globe. With a minimum temperature of 6.5°C, India's national capital recorded the coldest morning of the season so far on Monday.

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Fossil fuel phase-out holds up negotiations at COP28 and may have to be diluted.....Hard negotiations continue behind closed doors as the summit nears its end

Cop28: Fossil fuel phase-out holds up talks

National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi indicated on Saturday night that once Hamas is defeated in Gaza, Israel may have to go to war against Hezbollah across the northern border in Lebanon. While on the other hand, Yemen's Houthis vow to target all Israel-bound ships in Red Sea.

Israel-Hamas war: Yemen's Houthis vow to target all Israel-bound ships in Red Sea

The raids by the Income Tax department against an Odisha-based distillery company reached their sixth day. Income Tax Raids in Odisha resulted in ₹351 crore cash seizure. This marks the 'highest-ever' single-action haul by any probe agency in India. Additional machines, staff & security personnel have been deployed to accelerate the counting of the seized cash.

Odisha I-T raids: Cash seizure goes past Rs 300 crore, marks 'Highest-Ever' Haul

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