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Algerians started voting in a presidential election where President Abdelmadjid Tebboune is expected to win a second term. The incumbent faces challengers Abdelaali Hassani and Youcef Aouchiche, but is heavily favored to win. The streets in Algiers were quiet in the morning, with most voters expected to cast their ballots later in the day. Source link

The war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has been ongoing for 12 months with no signs of easing tensions or progress in negotiations for the release of Israeli hostages. Both sides are entrenched in their positions, with Hamas demanding a complete Israeli withdrawal and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu showing no willingness to comply. The chances of a truce that would involve a prisoner swap between the two parties seem unlikely at this time. Full...

Algerians are set to vote in a presidential election, with Abdelmadjid Tebboune expected to win a second term against Abdelaali Hassani and Youcef Aouchiche. Tebboune is the frontrunner, as indicated by political commentator Mohamed Hennad. Despite low support for his opponents, Tebboune is poised to secure victory in the race to lead Algeria. Source link

Ghaliaa Chaker, a 26-year-old Syrian musician raised in the UAE, is gaining attention in Dubai with her original songs and unique look in a hijab. With 437,000 Instagram followers and millions of YouTube views, she is becoming a social media sensation for more than just her music. In a recording studio, she tunes her guitar and showcases her talents, standing out in a region where artists who wear the hijab are not as common. Source...

Tower Semiconductor of Israel and the Indian Adani Group conglomerate are set to invest 839.47 billion rupees ($10 billion) in a semiconductor project in Western Maharashtra, as announced by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Shinde has approved a total of four major projects worth 1.17 trillion rupees ($14 billion) focusing on semiconductor and electric vehicle manufacturing in Marathwada, Panvel, Pune, and Vidarbha, which are expected to generate 29,000 jobs. Source link

European and US envoys have warned of a surge in anti-Semitism following Hamas's October 7 attack in Gaza, drawing parallels to the lead-up to World War II. Katharina von Schnurbein, the European Commission's coordinator on combating anti-Semitism, expressed concern over the widespread fear within Jewish communities worldwide, describing it as a "tsunami of anti-Semitism" that is spreading across Europe and beyond. The situation has raised alarm as it reflects a troubling trend that many had...