REPORTS
Iraqi resistance urges Baghdad to accelerate withdrawal of US forces
The Iraqi resistance has urged Baghdad to accelerate the departure of US forces from the country.
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FRANCE
France’s support for Ukraine could go beyond arms supplies: Army chief
General Thierry Burkhard says Russia’s idea that the West will never go into Ukraine is not right.
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Here are Press TV's news headlines at 16:00 GMT, February 21, 2024.
INDIA
India’s Congress Party slams government over severe financial restrictions
Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi said the party is unable to campaign properly with its accounts frozen.
REPORTS
Leader hails resistance front as Gaza war dominates New Year’s address
Thousands of people from all walks of life attended the address.
FEATURES
Calls mount for IOC to kick out genocidal Israel from Paris Olympics
Calls to ban Israeli teams from participating in international sports competitions have grown louder with the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics knocking on the heels, slated to begin in less than five months in Paris.
FRANCE
Macron’s boxing photos ‘arouse mockery’ in France
The French president’s official photographer posted two images showing him hitting a punching bag with gritted teeth and bulging biceps.
OPINION
Why is Kushner eyeing 'beachfront property' in Gaza's ruined landscape
Given his close association with the settler colonial regime, it is indisputable that Kushner has a vested interest in Netanyahu’s ongoing genocide and ethnic cleansing in Gaza.
RUSSIA
Russia vows retaliation if EU arms Ukraine with its frozen asset profits
The EU is pressing ahead with a plan to use the profits generated from Russian assets held in Europe to arm Ukraine.
PALESTINE
UN data: 35% of Gaza buildings either destroyed or damaged by Israel
The UN Satellite Center conducted an evaluation by utilizing high-resolution satellite images acquired on February 29.
POLITICS
Iran: US, Israel take UN, Security Council hostage, world must urgently act
Iran says the international community should immediately free the UN and its Security Council from the US and Israel stranglehold.
PALESTINE
US circulates UN resolution seeking immediate Gaza truce
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Washington has submitted a draft resolution to the UN Security Council that calls for “an immediate ceasefire" in the Gaza Strip.
REPORTS
Europe shifting to ‘war economy’ mode amid alleged Russian threat
European Council President has called on the EU to prepare for war and enhance its military capabilities amid escalating tensions with Russia over the war in Ukraine.
PALESTINE
More than half of Gaza’s population on brink of famine: World Bank
Palestinians in Gaza are at an imminent risk of famine as food shortages approaching catastrophic levels are projected to hit more than a million people, the World Bank warned.
IN-DEPTH
French unions strike against austerity
In France workers from the top 8 unions walked off the job to demand higher pay to offset enduring inflation, which portends looming trouble for the administration of President Emmanuel Macron.
ENERGY
US opposes Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline construction, trying to halt it: Official
A US diplomat says Washington opposes the Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline project and is exerting maximum efforts to prevent its construction.
PALESTINE
Israel gave ‘negative’ response to Hamas’ proposal for Gaza truce: Official
A senior Hamas official says the resistance group showed “flexibility” in formulating its latest proposal for a Gaza ceasefire, but Israel provided a “negative” response to the offer.
PALESTINE
Siege, hunger, and disease to be 'main killer' in Gaza: UN
Siege, hunger, and diseases will soon become the main killer in Gaza, says commissioner- general of the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).
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