Gaza death toll reaches 20,000, Red Sea commerce, Sudan's new war front – Trending


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On today's episode, at least 20,000 people have been killed in the Gaza Strip since the war with Israel began.

The EU’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, says member states have agreed to contribute to a multinational operation announced by the US to protect commerce in the Red Sea.

Swedish furniture Ikea warns of delays to some products because of Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea.

Social media users voice their concern after the central Sudanese city of Wad Madani falls to the Rapid Support Forces, opening a new front in its eight-month war with the army.

23-man shortlist for next six Hall of Fame inductees

Tony Adams, David Beckham, Dennis Bergkamp, Sol Campbell, Eric Cantona, Andrew Cole, Ashley Cole, Didier Drogba, Les Ferdinand, Rio Ferdinand, Robbie Fowler, Steven Gerrard, Roy Keane, Frank Lampard, Matt Le Tissier, Michael Owen, Peter Schmeichel, Paul Scholes, John Terry, Robin van Persie, Nemanja Vidic, Patrick Viera, Ian Wright.

The five pillars of Islam

1. Fasting 

2. Prayer 

3. Hajj 

4. Shahada 

5. Zakat 

How to vote in the UAE

1) Download your ballot https://www.fvap.gov/

2) Take it to the US Embassy

3) Deadline is October 15

4) The embassy will ensure all ballots reach the US in time for the November 3 poll

Updated: December 21, 2023, 6:44 AM
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