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157 countries now recognise Palestine at United Nations
With several countries recognising the Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the list of nations recognising the state has grown to 157. Some of the countries to recognise the Palestine state on Tuesday, September 23,...
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France leads group of European nations recognizing Palestinian state at UN summit
French President Emanuel Macron on Monday formally announced Paris’s recognition of a Palestinian state during a UN conference his country co-hosted with Saudi Arabia, which also saw Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas make the case that...
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World leaders rally behind Palestinian statehood at UN, defying U.S. and Israel
Published: 23 Sep. 2025, 10:59 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas appears on a screen as he addresses delegates during a high-level meeting of heads of state on a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians at United Nations...
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The Australian 'domestic failure' who was key in the Israel-Palestine partition
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese formally recognised Palestinian statehood on the world stage this week, but about 78 years ago, a lesser-known Australian was fighting for the creation of a Jewish state. Herbert Vere "Doc" Evatt was Australia's...
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Which Are The 157+ Countries That Recognise Palestine As A State? Here's The Full List
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Which Are The 157+ Countries That Recognise Palestine As A State? Here's The Full List | X/Altered by FPJ The State of Palestine is now recognised by 157 of the 193 United Nations member states, amounting to 81% of the international community,...
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BREAKING: France Joins UK, Canada, Others In Recognizing State Of Palestine
0 France recognized a Palestinian state at a world summit in New York on Monday, nearly two years into the war in Gaza, joining Western allies such as Britain and Canada, who made the same historic move on Sunday and were rebuked by Israel. “We...
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Jones loses out again to Soni for 100m breaststroke gold
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The National News
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DUBAI // One of the fiercest rivalries in women's swimming is that between Rebecca Soni, of the United States, and Liesel Jones, Australia's darling of the pool. That personal duel was carried through to Dubai last night as the younger Soni yet...
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World leaders unite in call for Palestinian statehood, defying Israel and US
Dozens of world leaders gathered at the United Nations on Monday to embrace a Palestinian state, a landmark diplomatic shift nearly two years into the Gaza war that faces fierce resistance from Israel and its close ally the United States. A...
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Allergan Aesthetics Announces Expansion of SKINVIVE by JUVÉDERM® into 35 New Markets, Reinforcing its Commitment to Advancing Global Skin Quality
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SKINVIVE® to launch in 35 additional markets worldwide from September taking the total to 57 international launches in 2025. Research highlights 94% of people want to improve facial skin quality1*, with deep hydration valued across all ages...
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France recognizes Palestinian state, joins Western allies
REUTERS/MAHMOUD ISSA Displaced Palestinian children, part of many fleeing northern Gaza due to an Israeli military operation, move southward, after Israeli forces ordered residents of Gaza City to evacuate to the south, in the central Gaza Strip,...
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‘You’re destroying your countries’: Key moments from Trump’s UN speech
US President Donald Trump took the stage at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday, delivering a sweeping speech that touched on foreign policy, immigration, climate change and more. He attacked friends and rivals alike, while...
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'It's time for peace': France hopes to pressure Israel as it leads Palestinian state recognitions
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The National News
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In a historic speech in front of the UN General Assembly on Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron described his recognition of Palestine, which was joined by that of 11 other states, as a move that will bring peace to the region. “The time for...
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Could Palestine recognition wave spark momentum for two-state solution?
The recognition of Palestinian statehood by some Western countries may potentially create a momentum to advance the endorsement of a two-state solution, world leaders participating in a conference on the matter at the UN headquarters suggested....
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From underdog to a favourite – Kim Le Court-Pienaar carries the weight of a continent for Africa at historic Rwanda World Championships
It wasn't that long ago that Kim Le Court-Pienaar could surf under the radar through the peloton in her pursuit of excellence in professional cycling, but that is no longer the case, with her career reaching new heights after a Monument victory at...
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Egyptian parliament to review controversial criminal procedure law
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The National News
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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has returned a long-awaited overhaul of the country’s criminal procedure law to parliament for further review, citing objections to several provisions. The law, finally approved by parliament on August 26,...
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Recognising Palestine: Who Does, Who Does Not
A significant number of European nations now acknowledge the State of Palestine, following formal announcements made in New York on Monday by countries including France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Malta, after nearly two years of conflict in Gaza....
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France recognizes Palestinian state at UN summit, joining other Western allies
Open this photo in gallery:French President Emmanuel Macron outlined a framework for a 'renewed Palestinian Authority' under which France would open an embassy.Eduardo Munoz/Reuters France recognized a Palestinian state at a world summit in New...
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France, several other European states formally recognize Palestine
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France and several other European countries have formally recognized the Palestinian state, marking a diplomatic defeat for Israel after nearly two years of genocidal war in Gaza. “I declare that today France recognizes the state of Palestine,”...
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France joins other Western allies in recognising Palestinian state
France recognised a Palestinian state at a world summit in New York on Monday, nearly two years into the war in Gaza, joining Western allies such as Britain and Canada who made the same historic move on Sunday and were rebuked by Israel. “We must...
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Macron recognizes a Palestinian state at UN
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday officially recognized a Palestinian state at the UN, spurring a wave of Western moves to defy Israel in making the landmark — if symbolic — move. Macron, speaking at a summit that Israel and its chief...
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