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22 countries condemn Israel’s West Bank settlement project as ‘violation of international law’
Gulf Today
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August 22, 2025
Twenty two countries, including major European powers, the UK, Canada, Japan and Australia, issued a joint statement Thursday calling Israel’s approval of a major settlement project in the West Bank “unacceptable and a violation of international...
Chamber announces ’26 trip to Iceland
Charles City Press - Iowa
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August 22, 2025
The Spencer Chamber of Commerce announced a new international group travel opportunity to Iceland — the land of fire and ice — taking place in November 2026. This eight-day journey will showcase Iceland’s breathtaking landscapes and culture to...
What is Israel's E1 West Bank settlement plan and why is it being condemned?
SBS
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Key Points Israel has approved a plan to build thousands of units in illegal settlements in the West Bank. The plan has faced international outcry describing it as a violation of international law. Israel says it is aimed at burying a future...
Why votes for 16-year-olds is long overdue – this is their suggestion
The Herald (Scotland)
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September 9, 2025
Pupils who are just starting secondary school could be voting for the first time at the next general election. It is something Scotland pioneered nearly a decade ago, and while some feel anxious about the change, for me, it’s overdue. I’ve spent...
Norway: the fossil fuel capital of Europe
CADTM
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September 8, 2025
Norwegians are probably the richest nation in the world – if you measure that by average income per person . Per capita income is higher than any other major economy – only the tax havens of Switzerland, Luxembourg, Monaco etc are higher. But...
EU, international partners condemn Israel's controversial E1 settlement plan in occupied West Bank
The Nation
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August 22, 2025
More than 20 countries on Thursday condemned the Israeli plan to build thousands of new homes in the occupied West Bank, labeling the E1 settlement plan "unacceptable" and a "violation of international law." In a joint statement, 21 countries, as...
Penny Wong joins 20 nations to condemn Israel’s illegal settlement plan in West Bank
Women's Agenda
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August 22, 2025
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has signed a statement with 20 other nations that condemns Israel’s illegal plan to build a major new settlement block in the West Bank. Breaking international law, Israel’s E1 project would cut the West Bank from East...
Iceland’s Glassriver To Launch Film Division
Deadline
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August 12, 2025
Icelandic production company Glassriver is launching a dedicated film division. The new division will be led by director Baldvin Z, best known for features like Life in a Fishbowl, Let Me Fall, Jitters, and the Netflix original series Case. The...
21 countries sign joint statement against Israel’s West Bank settlement plan
Free Malaysia Today
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August 21, 2025
The separation wall stands beside the Arab neighbourhood of Al-Eizariya, near the site where Israel plans housing units under the E1 project. (AP pic) LONDON: Britain and France were among 21 countries to sign a joint statement Thursday calling...
International condemnation of Israel's E1 settlement plan in occupied West Bank
Press TV
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Israel's recent approval of the E1 colonial settlement plan in the occupied West Bank has drawn widespread international condemnation from over 20 countries, including several European Union members. On Thursday, the foreign ministers of 21...
Britain, partners condemn Israel's approval for new settlements in West Bank
Xinhua News Agency
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LONDON, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- Britain, together with 22 partners, on Thursday condemned the decision of Israel's Higher Planning Committee to approve more than 3,400 housing units in the E1 area of the occupied West Bank, according to a statement...
Australia one of 21 countries to condemn Israel's illegal West Bank settlement plan
SBS
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Australia is among 21 countries that have signed a joint statement calling Israel's approval of a major settlement project in the West Bank "unacceptable" and a "violation of international law". Palestinians and rights groups say the plan would...
Foreign ministers team up to condemn Israel’s West Bank settlement plans
Politico Europe
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August 21, 2025
These included the foreign ministers of Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the U.K., and...
I sailed all around Iceland on a small luxury cruise. My $6,500 trip was a surprisingly incredible value.
Business Insider
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August 21, 2025
I've been scheming about the best way to see Iceland for years. This year, I finally figured it out when I took a seven-day cruise circumnavigating the country on Windstar's Star Pride ship. The continuous views of fjords, waterfalls, and colorful...
Journey Of Thrillophilia The #1 Tour Package Company: from Zip-Lines to World Maps
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 22, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 20: Fifteen years ago, Thrillophilia was where people booked paragliding adventures in Goa or sunset camel rides in Jaisalmer's golden dunes. At a time when travel meant flights and hotels, Thrillophilia focused on...
21 countries sign joint statement condemning Israel’s West Bank settlement project
Business Recorder
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August 21, 2025
LONDON: Britain and France were among 21 countries to sign a joint statement Thursday calling Israel’s approval of a major settlement project in the West Bank “unacceptable and a violation of international law”. Israel approved the plans for the...
Icelandair Monitors Routes Amid Climate Change Concerns
Iceland Review
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August 12, 2025
Around 5,000 incidents of severe turbulence are logged globally each year. It’s a figure scientists warn could more than double in the coming decades as climate change alters weather patterns. Research by the American Geophysical Union links...
Mangochi to benefit from Iceland’s K15.6bn funding
The Nation Malawi
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August 21, 2025
The Government of Iceland has endorsed the third phase of the Mangochi Basic Services Programme (MBSP) set to improve delivery of social services to people in the lakeshore district. The K15.6 billion initiative—jointly funded by the Embassy of...
‘My journey to the boardroom started selling sanitary ware in a market’
The National News
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Anis Sajan, vice chairman of Dubai-based conglomerate Danube Group, learnt the art of sales when he went door-to-door trying to sell water purifiers in Mumbai in 1991. This was after he had to leave Kuwait in 1990, where he went to join his elder...
Icelandair: Continued strong demand to and from Iceland in July
Travel Daily News
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August 11, 2025
Icelandair carried 611,000 passengers in July 2025, with growth in Iceland routes, higher load factor, improved punctuality, and strong charter flight performance. In July 2025, Icelandair transported 611 thousand passengers, around the same...