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Turkish composer and pianist Fazil Say has had his concerts in Switzerland cancelled due to his social media posts criticizing Israeli policies in Gaza. The concerts were organized by the event unit of retail company Migros, who cited Say's ideas expressed on social media as the reason for the cancellation. Say had previously criticized both Israel and Hamas, expressing his support for peace. The cancellation has been condemned by Omer Celik, spokesman for Turkish President. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/32aLZN9

The United Nations is planning to send a second convoy of trucks into Gaza, hoping to scale up relief deliveries in the coming week. The first convoy of 20 trucks arrived on Saturday, but further deliveries have been delayed due to Israeli demands for aid verification. UN aid chief Martin Griffiths stated that negotiations are underway for another convoy of 20 to 30 trucks. The UN emphasizes the importance of continuous aid to meet essential needs in Gaza, where Israel has imposed a total siege. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Su596XU

Two American hostages, Judith Tai Raanan and her daughter Natalie Shoshana Raanan, who were abducted by Hamas during their stay at Kibbutz Nahal Oz., have been freed and identified as Chicago-area residents are en-route to a military base in central Israel. They were handed over to Israeli forces at the border of the Gaza Strip and are being reunited with their family. The release of the two hostages was made possible through a partnership between Qatar and Israel. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/uPOwfq1

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan expressed concerns about US President Joe Biden's visit to Israel, suggesting it appeared to endorse the destruction in Gaza, highlighting that this would be remembered in history. Speaking to state broadcaster TRT Haber, Fidan said Israel had "changed the narrative" about its involvement in a blast at a Gaza hospital on Tuesday, and added he hoped a summit in Cairo on Saturday would yield an agreement to stop Israel's offensive. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/8szro4M

Representative Jim Jordan of Ohio has lost an internal vote to continue as the nominee for speaker within his party, creating further uncertainty in the House. This comes after his third unsuccessful attempt to secure the position. With no consensus on a path forward, the House is paralyzed despite growing pressure to address urgent matters. Jordan's loss reveals that he had actually lost ground, with 25 Republicans opposing him compared to 22 in his previous attempt. The Republican party now needs to find a new candidate for speaker. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/JVtAq3l

The European Union has requested that Meta (formerly Facebook) and TikTok provide details of their efforts to combat illegal content and disinformation during the Israel-Hamas conflict. This request comes under the EU's new digital rules, which could result in fines of up to 6% of annual global revenue if tech giants fail to protect users adequately. The companies have until Wednesday to respond, and failure to provide satisfactory answers could lead to formal proceedings and fines. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/wDvRhxb

Over 300 people were arrested for an illegal demonstration in a congressional office building, advocating for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. They wore shirts with messages like "Jews say cease fire now" and chanted pro-peace slogans. The 305 arrested for demonstrating were later released, while three were charged with assaulting police. Some members of Congress have been calling for a resolution regarding the conflict, citing concerns about civilian casualties in Gaza. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/DFcmI9r