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Mann Government: Taking Education To New Heights
2 days, 20 hours ago

Mann Government: Taking Education To New Heights

ABP News  

Fuelling Futures With Safe Rides To School Education is the foundation of progress, and the Mann Government is making monumental strides to ensure Punjab’s children have every opportunity to succeed. The Free Bus Scheme addresses this critical issue head-on, providing free, safe, and reliable transportation to students in government schools, ensuring they have a smooth journey to and from school. …

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Syrian villagers near the Golan Heights say Israeli forces are banning them from their fields
3 days, 20 hours ago

Syrian villagers near the Golan Heights say Israeli forces are banning them from their fields

Associated Press  

Israeli forces have set up a position in an abandoned Syrian army base in the village of Maariyah and prevented local farmers from accessing their fields, residents said Thursday. “But then Israel came, and it is preventing people from coming and going and moving.” The Israeli military said in a statement that it is “operating within the buffer zone and …

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Separated for decades, Assad’s fall spurs hope for families split by Golan Heights buffer zone
4 days, 9 hours ago

Separated for decades, Assad’s fall spurs hope for families split by Golan Heights buffer zone

Associated Press  

MAJDAL SHAMS, Golan Heights — The four sisters gathered by the side of the road, craning their necks to peer far beyond the razor wire-reinforced fence snaking across the mountain. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Safadi sisters Soha, left, and Salma, cry after speaking by phone with their sister, Sawsan, who is …

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Photographer captures adventures at great heights
4 days, 14 hours ago

Photographer captures adventures at great heights

China Daily  

An on-site scene from the exhibition Through the Snow to the Peak at the 10th edition of the Jimei × Arles International Photo Festival in Xiamen, which will run through Jan 12, 2025. This question was raised by Wang Zhen during the preface of the exhibition Through the Snow to the Peak at the 10th edition of the Jimei × …

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Taylor Swift fans go wild as Jason and Travis Kelce tease 'very special' guest on New Heights
5 days, 1 hour ago

Taylor Swift fans go wild as Jason and Travis Kelce tease 'very special' guest on New Heights

Daily Mail  

Jason and Travis Kelce teased a 'very special' guest on their popular New Heights podcast that had Taylor Swift fans in agreement - but not in the way you might think. Speaking on Wednesday's show, the NFL brothers revealed to listeners that January 2 will see a 'very special guest episode' drop, with Jason adding that they 'finally got someone …

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Majdal Shams, Israeli-controlled home to the Druze, perches uneasily at the edge of war
5 days, 7 hours ago

Majdal Shams, Israeli-controlled home to the Druze, perches uneasily at the edge of war

Associated Press  

MAJDAL SHAMS, Golan Heights — High in the mountains of the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, the town of Majdal Shams is home to members of one of the Middle East’s most insular religious minorities: the Druze. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print People walk past a sign in the Druze village of Majdal Shams, …

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Netanyahu says Israeli troops to occupy Syria buffer zone for foreseeable future
5 days, 9 hours ago

Netanyahu says Israeli troops to occupy Syria buffer zone for foreseeable future

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli troops …

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Israel’s borders have shifted throughout its history. Action in Syria may reshape them again
5 days, 9 hours ago

Israel’s borders have shifted throughout its history. Action in Syria may reshape them again

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, entered Syrian territory Tuesday and said Israeli troops would remain in the area indefinitely, blurring the border with its northern neighbor. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Israel quickly annexed east Jerusalem – home to the city’s most sensitive Jewish, Muslim and Christian holy sites as …

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Majdal Shams, home to the Druze, perches uneasily at the edge of war
5 days, 14 hours ago

Majdal Shams, home to the Druze, perches uneasily at the edge of war

Al Jazeera  

High in the mountains of the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, Majdal Shams is home to members of one of the Middle East’s most insular religious communities: the Druze. With its roots in 10th century Ismailism, a branch of Shia Islam, the roughly one million-strong minority is spread across Syria, Lebanon, Israel and the Golan Heights. Many families in Majdal Shams have …

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Israeli forces to remain in Syria's buffer zone for foreseeable future, says Netanyahu
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5 days, 20 hours ago

Israeli forces to remain in Syria's buffer zone for foreseeable future, says Netanyahu

Firstpost  

Netanyahu visited the buffer zone with Defence Minister Israel Katz, who said he instructed the Israeli military to quickly establish a presence including fortifications, in anticipation of what could be an extended stay in the area. Image- AP Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Tuesday that forces would remain in a buffer zone on the Syrian border, specifically on Mount …

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Is HTS chief Sharaa going soft on Israel despite Golan incursions?
6 days, 5 hours ago

Is HTS chief Sharaa going soft on Israel despite Golan incursions?

Firstpost  

The Golan Heights ceasefire breach by Israel seems to have no impact on Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s chief Ahmad al-Sharaa who has said that the “general exhaustion” in Syria does not “allow” it to enter into new conflicts with Israel Israel has been Syria’s archnemesis since history can remember. Israel breaches Golan Heights ceasefire Last week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu …

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Israel's Golan Heights plan slammed
6 days, 14 hours ago

Israel's Golan Heights plan slammed

China Daily  

By JAN YUMUL in Hong Kong | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-17 09:39 Israeli soldiers cross the security fence, moving toward the so-called Alpha Line that separates the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights from Syria, in the town of Majdal Shams, on Sunday. MATIAS DELACROIX/AP Concerns are growing over the US-enabled "Greater Israel" aspirations after Israel approved a plan to double the …

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Turkey slams Israel's annexation plan, calls it bid to expand borders
1 week ago

Turkey slams Israel's annexation plan, calls it bid to expand borders

Firstpost  

Israel’s government on Sunday approved a plan to double the population of the annexed Golan Heights, just days after its troops seized a UN-monitored buffer zone bordering Syria as rebel forces moved on Damascus An Israeli armoured vehicle maneuvers along the security fence near the so-called Alpha Line that separates the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights from Syria, in the town of …

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Why Israel has its eyes set on Syria’s Golan Heights
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1 week ago

Why Israel has its eyes set on Syria’s Golan Heights

Firstpost  

The Israeli government has green-lit a plan to double the population in the occupied Golan Heights. Here’s why An Israeli armoured vehicle maneuvers along the security fence near the so-called Alpha Line that separates the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights from Syria, in the town of Majdal Shams, December 15, 2024. Israeli forces captured the Golan Heights in the 1967 Six-Day War, …

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Netanyahu says Israel aims to 'double population' in annexed parts of Golan Heights
Top News
1 week ago

Netanyahu says Israel aims to 'double population' in annexed parts of Golan Heights

Firstpost  

On Sunday, Netanyahu’s office said that the government approved a plan to double the population on the Israeli-held Golan Heights Israeli soldiers stand on the Syrian side of the ceasefire line between Syria and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, as seen from the Golan Heights, December 10, 2024. File Image/Reuters The Israeli government approved on Sunday a plan to increase the …

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Watch: D Gukesh keeps his promise, goes bungee jumping after world championship win
1 week ago

Watch: D Gukesh keeps his promise, goes bungee jumping after world championship win

India Today  

Youngest-ever chess world champion D Gukesh kept his promise given to coach Grzegorz Gajewski and went bungee jumping in Singapore after his scintillating victory against China's Ding Liren in the Chess World Championship Final. Speaking after his world championship victory, Gukesh had said that while he was scared of heights, he was looking forward to jumping off a bridge in …

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PKL brought kabaddi players to new heights: Sunil Kumar lauds competitive spirit
1 week ago

PKL brought kabaddi players to new heights: Sunil Kumar lauds competitive spirit

India Today  

This season of the Pro Kabaddi League has been one with intense, edge-of-the-seat action with no telling which team are favourites to win the coveted trophy, and every single point can change destiny. "Right now, the remaining eight teams can beat each other for a sport in the playoffs," he added after narrowly beating U Mumba on Sunday night. PKL …

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Israel agrees to double population in Golan Heights citing threats from Syria
Top News
1 week ago

Israel agrees to double population in Golan Heights citing threats from Syria

India Today  

Israel agreed on Sunday to double its population on the occupied Golan Heights while saying threats from Syria remained despite the moderate tone of rebel leaders who ousted President Bashar al-Assad a week ago. Defence Minister Israel Katz said in a statement that the latest developments in Syria increased the threat to Israel, "despite the moderate image that the rebel …

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Is Israel trying to entrench its occupation of the Golan Heights?
1 week ago

Is Israel trying to entrench its occupation of the Golan Heights?

Al Jazeera  

Since the fall of the al-Assad regime, Israel has attacked Syria to deepen the occupation of the Golan Heights. Among Israel’s recent violations of Syrian sovereignty, which include hundreds of air attacks, is its renewed encroachment into the Golan Heights – with tanks and illegal settlements. During the 1973 October War, Syria tried to take back the Golan Heights but …

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'Syrian-led' must not be just lip service: China Daily editorial
1 week ago

'Syrian-led' must not be just lip service: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Soon after the fall of the Bashar al-Assad government of Syria on Dec 8, Israel bombed military targets in Syria and quickly occupied the United Nations-recognized buffer zone of the Golan Heights to "protect its own security". In a bid to avert some of the international pressure, Tel Aviv claimed its occupation of the Golan Heights will be "temporary", and …

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How re-building of Syria will be a herculean task for new regime
1 week, 1 day ago

How re-building of Syria will be a herculean task for new regime

Firstpost  

The reconstruction of the nation and its major pillars, like armed forces, police, and judiciary; revitalising the economy; addressing the political vacuum; and ushering in an all-representative democratic government are the major challenges to be addressed by the new interim government A man carrying a child reacts, as people attend the first Friday prayers inside the Umayyad Mosque, after fighters …

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Netanyahu says he spoke with Trump about need for ‘victory’ in ‘very warm’ phone call
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1 week, 1 day ago

Netanyahu says he spoke with Trump about need for ‘victory’ in ‘very warm’ phone call

CNN  

CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that he had a “very warm” phone call with US President-elect Donald Trump, during which they spoke about the need for Israel’s victory in its war on Hamas in Gaza and its stance on Syria. ‘No interest in confronting’ Syria Regarding Syria, where a rebel coalition overthrew the regime of President …

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Netanyahu says he spoke with Trump about need for ‘victory,’ as Israeli government approves plan for Golan expansion
1 week, 1 day ago

Netanyahu says he spoke with Trump about need for ‘victory,’ as Israeli government approves plan for Golan expansion

CNN  

CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that he had a “very warm” phone call with US President-elect Donald Trump, during which they spoke about the need for Israel’s victory in its war on Hamas in Gaza and its stance on Syria. ‘No interest in confronting’ Syria Regarding Syria, where a rebel coalition overthrew the regime of President …

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Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi-starrer Wuthering Heights' release date announced. Check details
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1 week, 2 days ago

Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi-starrer Wuthering Heights' release date announced. Check details

Hindustan Times  

The long-awaited film adaptation of Emily Bronte's gothic classic Wuthering Heights has officially been given a release date. Directed, written, and produced by Emerald Fennell, the film stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, who are set to bring the tumultuous romance between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff to the big screen. Emerald, best known for her Academy Award-winning Promising Young Woman …

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