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Palestinian ministries seek diplomatic support for workers and employment
Palestinian foreign affairs and labour officials urged wider diplomatic efforts to support workers, WAFA reported on 22 October.
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Prisoners Club reports ten Palestinians detained in Jenin governorate
The Palestinian Prisoners Club reported ten people detained in Jenin governorate following house raids on 22 October, according to WAFA.
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UN offices call for protection of West Bank olive harvest
UN human rights officials called for protection of the olive harvest, WAFA reported on 22 October. The agency cited OCHA recording at least 160…
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US caravan heads to Washington to challenge funding priorities
A US Freedom Caravan with 42 participants is travelling toward Washington to press for social-service priorities and an end to funding contributing to…
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UNICEF reports 351 children killed in Gaza since ceasefire announcement
UNICEF said 351 children had been killed in Gaza since the October 2025 ceasefire announcement, according to a statement reported by QNA on 22 October 2026.
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QNA reports death and injuries in Nuseirat and Gaza City strikes
QNA cited medical sources on 22 October 2026 reporting a Palestinian killed when an electric bicycle was struck west of Nuseirat, alongside injuries…
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Saudi and Palestinian officials discuss statehood and regional developments
Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and Palestinian Vice President Hussein al Sheikh discussed developments in the Palestinian territories in a call…
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UAE and France discuss Middle East stability in ministerial call
UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed and French counterpart Jean-Noël Barrot discussed Middle East developments in a call on 22 October, QNA reported.
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Saudi coalition spokesman denies threats against Yemeni civilian gatherings
Coalition spokesman Turki al Maliki denied claims that Saudi Arabia had threatened Yemeni tribal and civilian gatherings, QNA reported from the Saudi news…
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Russia reports strikes on cargo ships and Ukrainian energy facilities
Russia’s defence ministry said it struck two cargo ships carrying what it described as Ukrainian military supplies toward Odesa and Chornomorsk on 22…
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Saudi talks with Germany and Cyprus focus on maritime security
Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan held separate calls with Germany’s Johann Wadephul and Cyprus’s Constantinos Kombos, QNA reported on 22 October.
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Coalition reports ballistic missile intercepted over Najran
The Saudi-led coalition said a ballistic missile was intercepted and destroyed in Najran, according to spokesman Turki al Maliki in a QNA report dated 22…
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