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May 22, 2024

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*) Norway, Ireland and Spain recognise Palestine as a state Norway, Ireland and Spain have recognised the Palestinian state. Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris called it “a historic and important day” and said the move to recognise the State of Palestine was coordinated with Spain and Norway. Several European Union countries have in the past weeks indicated that they plan to make the recognition official, arguing a two-state solution is essential for lasting peace in the region. The efforts come as a mounting death toll from Israel’s war on Gaza prompts calls globally for a ceasefire and Palestinian recognition. *) Tens of thousands gather for Raisi's funeral in Tehran Tens of thousands of Iranians have flocked to the streets of Tehran to join the funeral processions of president Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage, who died in a helicopter crash. In the centre of the city, people holding portraits of Raisi gathered in and around the University of Tehran, where Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, is due to lead prayers for Raisi and his companions, including foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian. *) Blinken unsure Israel will make compromises for Saudi normalisation deal US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he was unsure whether Israel was ready to make compromises to reach a deal to normalise relations with Saudi Arabia, notably on a pathway to an independent state of Palestine. His frank assessment came after Jake Sullivan, US President Joe Biden’s national security advisor, visited both countries and briefed the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the “potential” of a possible deal. But Blinken acknowledged doubts about whether Netanyahu and his hard-right government would meet Saudi demands if the normalisation issue became more than “hypothetical.” *) Schools shut in India, Pakistan as temperatures soar to 47.4C Authorities in several parts of India and Pakistan have announced the closure of schools amid intense heat waves. The decision comes as temperatures soar to alarming levels, posing significant risks to the health and safety of students and educators alike. The India Meteorological Department said the Najafgarh area in the capital New Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 47.4 degrees celsius. Pakistan, on the other hand, is currently sizzling with temperatures between 38 and 43 degrees celsius, which are likely to soar to 46 degrees celsius in the coming week. *) TRT World bags Telly Award for video series on Zionist movement TRT World has bagged a coveted Silver Telly Award in the News & Information category for its compelling video series on the history of the Zionist movement. This three-episode series delves into the early 19th-century considerations by various Zionist groups to establish a Jewish state in regions such as the United States, Argentina, and Uganda. The Telly Awards, a prestigious US-based competition, received over 13,000 entries this year. TRT World’s series was chosen from among nominations from six continents and all 50 US states.

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