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UNGA backed major change to world map to show continents more accurately

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has backed a major change to the world map. The resolution promotes a map designed to show continental sizes more accurately. A total of 164 countries supported the measure. The United States voted against it, while six countries abstained. Read More: UNGA address raises PM’s diplomatic, peace stature manifold: Experts […]

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Hadash’s Jafar Farah withdraws Knesset bid amid sexual harassment allegations

Jafar Farah, Hadash’s No. 2 Knesset candidate, stepped down from the list amid allegations of sexual harassment and calls for his removal, while denying the claims against him.

  • Jafar Farah, 59, withdraws Knesset bid from Hadash party
  • Sexual harassment allegations pressure his decision
  • Farah denies accusations, continues political activities

Outrage as Maltese tycoon acquitted in journalist's murder

Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech has been found not guilty of complicity to murder journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Almost nine years after the attack, the question of who ordered her death remains…

  • Maltese tycoon Yorgen Fenech acquitted of journalist's murder charge.
  • Journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia killed by bomb in 2017.
  • Fenech's son criticizes verdict as obscene and against evidence.

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