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In a Church Times interview following his recent West Bank visit, Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell described Israeli military actions in Gaza as deliberately indiscriminate and genocidal acts, while labeling the West Bank a regime of apartheid and ethnic cleansing through settler expansion. He emphasized that his criticism targets state policies, not Judaism or Jewish people, and supports Church divestment from occupation-enabling companies. Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis rebuked the remarks as irresponsible and morally inverted, planning a personal letter to Cottrell amid growing divides among UK faith leaders over the Gaza conflict now in its second year.

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After witnessing settler violence in the West Bank, Archbishop Stephen Cottrell has accused Israel of genocidal acts in Gaza and apartheid in the occupied territories.

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During talks in Moscow on March 16, Kenya's Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi secured Russia's agreement to halt enlisting Kenyan citizens into its forces for the Ukraine conflict. The recruitment violated Kenyan law, which bans joining foreign militaries without presidential approval, and involved deceptive offers of high-paying civilian jobs that turned into military contracts. While only 27 Kenyans have been repatriated so far, Mudavadi emphasized preserving long-standing bilateral ties in trade and education amid ongoing family protests in Nairobi for missing loved ones.

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Kenyan families have been left in anguish after over 1,000 nationals were tricked into fighting in Ukraine with false job promises. Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi's Moscow trip brought a key commitment to end it.

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Al-Hilal sit third in the SPL with 61 points after 25 games, trailing leaders Al-Nassr by three and Al-Ahli by one, as they gear up for Wednesday's King's Cup semi-final against Al-Ahli at Jeddah's Alinma Stadium. Fans are flooding X with #روح_الهلال_تطلب_جماهيره—'Al-Hilal's spirit demands its fans'—venting frustration over recent dropped points and lackluster play from stars like Benzema, Hernández, and Neves under coach Simone Inzaghi. They're urging packed training sessions and full stadium support to spark the fire for a potential treble, including the AFC Champions League Elite.

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Al-Hilal supporters are pouring their hearts into a single plea: show up and fuel the fight for glory. With the Saudi Pro League title in sight and a huge semi-final ahead, their passion is electric.

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Arsenal secured a gritty 1-0 win at the Amex Stadium on Thursday night, stretching their Premier League lead to seven points over Manchester City with just eight games left. Saka's eighth-minute goal—on his 300th Gunners appearance—held up thanks to defensive steel from Gabriel and David Raya's clean sheet on his 100th league outing. Fans raved about Havertz's 30-minute cameo after replacing struggling £55 million signing Viktor Gyokeres, noting sharper possession and line-breaking runs, though some defended Gyokeres' work rate amid Brighton's 60% possession and 11 shots.

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Bukayo Saka's early deflected strike set the tone, but the real buzz came when Kai Havertz stepped on and transformed Arsenal's attack against a pressing Brighton side.

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Kenya's Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok approved the UDA party's request to use primary schools in Emurua Dikirr Constituency as polling centers for primaries on Friday, March 27, ahead of a May 14 by-election. The event fills the seat vacated by MP Johana Ng’eno, who died in a February 28 helicopter crash. Many online voices express frustration over the school closure in this rural area, urging alternatives like weekends or stadiums to avoid disrupting education.

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On March 27, primary school students in Emurua Dikirr will miss a day of class so a political party can hold its nominations inside their classrooms.

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In June 2025, shortly after U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, Rayan—a Gaza native and Qatar University lecturer—tweeted criticism of Trump and Gulf states' security deals. Qatari authorities detained him at Al Deheyl prison for cybercrimes, charged him with stirring public opinion, and after his release, dismissed him from his position and deported his family despite contracts until 2028. Rayan, son of a late Hamas leader, detailed physical abuse like crushed wrists from handcuffs and ongoing pressure against his pro-Gaza views; he now lives in Turkey, with Qatar offering no comment.

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Baraa Nizar Rayan lost his job, home, and Qatar residency after one tweet questioning Trump's Iran strikes. His family, including four daughters, faced upheaval amid the fallout.

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In a March 13 statement, Al Thani urged GCC states to unite under Saudi leadership in a NATO-style alliance, building advanced military capabilities to counter vulnerabilities exposed by the war that began February 28, 2026, with U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. He stressed overcoming internal disputes, learning from Iran's self-reliant missile program, and pursuing balanced ties with Iran through dialogue and with Israel only if Palestinian rights are protected, while deepening partnerships with Turkey and Pakistan. The call highlights Gulf frustration with external dependencies as Iranian attacks hit oil facilities and ports in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman, causing civilian casualties and economic hits despite most interceptions by U.S.-led defenses.

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As Iranian missiles rain down on Gulf soil in retaliation for U.S.-Israeli strikes, former Qatari Prime Minister Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani issued a stark warning: the region needs its own military shield now.

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