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South Korea’s former president found guilty in martial law case
A South Korean court has sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in jail.
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Why access to Venezuela’s ‘heavy’ oil is ‘tremendous’ news for US refiners
The type of oil held by Venezuela makes it particularly lucrative for US refineries, analysts say.
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Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act in Minnesota: What it means
Trump threatened to invoke the rarely used act if officials failed to quell protests against ICE agents.
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Gulf countries gear up diplomacy to stave off US-Iran escalation
Gulf nations don't want the chaos that a US attack on Iran or the collapse of the Islamic Republic would generate.
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Scepticism and hope: Gaza reacts to Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
Palestinians fear decisions imposed from outside fail to address justice, freedom, and lived realities in Gaza.
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Yemen’s Saudi-backed government appoints new prime minister
FM Shaya Mohsen Zindani named as new PM, as Saudi Arabia moves to consolidate control over Yemen's presidential body.
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LIVE: Israel continues deadly Gaza attacks as deal moves into phase two
Israeli forces killed at least 10 Palestinians after the United States announced the launch of the second phase of deal.
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South Korea’s ex-president Yoon given 5-year jail term in martial law case
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol found guilty of obstructing justice and other charges related to declaring martial law.
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Syrian swimmer Sarah Mardini cleared by Greek court over migrant rescues
Mardini was among 24 volunteer rescuers acquitted by a Greek court on charges of migrant trafficking.
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Saudi to Sudan: Can Pakistan expand military footprint across Arab world?
Multiple countries have shown interest in Pakistani weapons and jets. But Pakistan won't find it easy to deliver.
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S Korean firefighters tackle huge blaze in last of Seoul’s ‘shanty towns’
No casualties reported as huge fire breaks out in makeshift homes on fringe of Seoul's upmarket Gangnam district.
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US seizes sixth tanker as Venezuela’s interim leader vows oil sector reform
US forces say another Venezuela-linked tanker seized as Trump moves to take control of nation's oil reserves.
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UN Security Council holds emergency meeting on deadly protests in Iran
Iran, the US and Iranian civil society spoke about the deadly protests which have been obscured by an internet blackout.
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Trump welcomes Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado in closed-door meeting
The Venezuelan opposition leader said she presented Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize, an honour he has long coveted.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,422
These are the key developments from day 1,422 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Israel kills 10 in Gaza as US declares phase two of ceasefire deal launched
Israeli forces carry out various attacks across the war-torn enclave, including hits on family homes in Deir el-Balah.
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Trump unveils healthcare plan without clear funding or execution timeline
Trump's healthcare plan promises lower costs but lacks specifics and faces challenges from a divided Congress.
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US says ‘all options on the table’ if Iran protest killings continue
Trump administration reiterates threat of 'grave consequences', but says executions of Iranian protesters halted.
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Palestinians ‘not optimistic’ about second phase of Gaza ceasefire
Palestinians in Gaza have told Al Jazeera the second phase of the ceasefire won’t improve their lives.
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Cuba pays tribute to 32 soldiers killed in US attack on Venezuela
Cuban president says soldiers fell defending 'sovereignty of a sister nation' amid escalating tensions with Washington.
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