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Rohingya ask UN ‘where is the justice’ amid Myanmar violence, aid cuts
Rohingya speakers urge the UN not to forget the plight of minorities in Myanmar's Rakhine state and refugee camps.
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US government shuts down after Senate fails to pass spending bill
Funding to keep the federal government running expires after Republicans and Democrats fail to reach a deal.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,315
Here are the key events on day 1,315 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Gaza Sumud flotilla: How Israel breaks international maritime law
The Global Sumud Flotilla says its fleet of over 50 ships has entered the 'high-risk zone.'
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How does China’s K visa work and can it compete with the H-1B?
China is rolling out a new visa aimed at foreign talent in STEM just as the US is tightening eligibility for the H-1B.
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Galatasaray beat Liverpool 1-0 in raucous Champions League clash
Victor Osimhen scored an early penalty as the Turkish giants beat the English champions in Istanbul.
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says situation ‘critical’ at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Ukrainian leader says plant has been without power for seven days, longest stretch since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
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Will a government shutdown hurt the US economy?
Experts say furloughs and layoffs could slow consumer spending in the months to come.
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UN Security Council approves ‘Gang Suppression Force’ for Haiti
International mission would surge personnel in Haiti, with mandate to 'neutralise, isolate, and deter' gangs.
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Hegseth bashes wokeness in unprecedented meeting with top military brass
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth gathered 800 top US military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia.
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Trump’s Gaza peace plan has 20 points but few details
Details are key in any peace agreement. Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza is notably lacking in them.
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South African Ambassador to France found dead outside Paris hotel
South African Ambassador Nkosinathi Emmanuel "Nathi" Mthethwa was found dead outside of a high-rise hotel in Paris.
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Analysis: How happy is Israel’s Netanyahu with Trump’s Gaza plan?
Israeli PM Netanyahu says he's accepted the proposal, but with far-right opposition, will he follow through with it?
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Key takeaways from Trump’s speech to US military generals
Republican president tells top military officers they will play part in 'war from within' in major US cities.
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Can Trump’s plan end the war in Gaza?
US president says Hamas has 'three or four days' to respond to his Gaza ceasefire proposal.
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US deportation drive against pro-Palestine students is illegal, judge rules
Federal judge finds Trump officials misused powers to silence lawful criticism of Israel, chilling free speech.
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Trump administration deporting hundreds of Iranian citizens: Tehran
An Iranian Foreign Ministry official says the Trump administration plans to deport about 400 Iranians.
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Destruction at scene of Pakistan security HQ suicide bombing
Video shows the suicide car bombing aftermath outside a paramilitary headquarters in Pakistan’s Balochistan province.
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Death toll rises to 60 after strong earthquake strikes central Philippines
Rescue efforts under way after a quake off Cebu Island damages buildings and sends people running onto the streets.
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What does Trump’s plan mean for the state of Palestine?
Analysts say Trump's ceasefire plan has no guarantees for the Palestinians and, once again, favours the Israelis.
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