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Labelling Palestine Action a terrorist group was unlawful, Britain’s High Court rules
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Ramadan to begin Wednesday after crescent moon sighted in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, Feb. 17, 2026: The crescent moon signaling the start of Ramadan has been sighted in the Kingdom, Saudi Arabia’s…
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Thousands of Western nationals fought Israel’s war on Gaza, including 13,342 US Citizen, and 1,524 Canadians
AJ, Feb. 15, 2026: Thousands of Western nationals joined the Israeli military amid its genocidal war in Gaza, raising questions…
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COLOMBO, Feb. 13, 2026: The highly anticipated India ‑ Pakistan ICC T20 World Cup match is scheduled for February 15,…
Labelling Palestine Action a terrorist group was unlawful, Britain’s High Court rules
CBC, Feb 13, 2026: Labelling Palestine Action a terrorist group was unlawful, Britain’s High Court rules. Britain's High Court says…
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