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US says it caused dollar shortage to trigger Iran protests: What that means
US official admits engineering dollar shortage to strangle rial, which culminated in the deadliest crackdown in Iran.
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Madagascar cyclone death toll hits 38, 12,000 displaced; Mozambique braces
Gezani is forecast to return to cyclone status when it strikes southern Mozambique on Friday evening.
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BNP claims victory in landmark Bangladesh election
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party is claiming victory in the country's first election since the 2024 uprising.
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BNP leader cheered by supporters after Bangladesh election
Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Tarique Rahman was cheered by supporters and surrounded by photographers.
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Top Goldman Sachs lawyer Kathy Ruemmler resigns over Epstein ties
Ruemmler's resignation comes after emails revealed her links to the late sex offender.
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Top Goldman Sachs lawyer Kathy Ruemmler resigns over Epstein ties
Ruemmler's resignation comes after emails revealed her links to the late sex offender.
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Israel deprives Palestinians of proper education by withholding revenues
Palestinian education is being destroyed by Israel's policy of withholding Palestinian Authority customs revenues.
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Israel deprives Palestinians of proper education by withholding revenues
Palestinian education is being destroyed by Israel's policy of withholding Palestinian Authority customs revenues.
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New CIA recruitment video targets Chinese military personnel
The CIA's latest YouTube video offers instructions for how to contact the agency on the encrypted Tor Browser.
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New CIA recruitment video targets Chinese military personnel
The CIA's latest YouTube video offers instructions for how to contact the agency on the encrypted Tor Browser.
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Japan seizure of Chinese vessel, arrest of captain, could heighten tensions
Japan's Fisheries Agency says Chinese captain arrested for allegedly defying orders to stop for inspection at sea.
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Japan seizure of Chinese vessel, arrest of captain, could heighten tensions
Japan's Fisheries Agency says Chinese captain arrested for allegedly defying orders to stop for inspection at sea.
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South Africa’s Ramaphosa says troops will deploy to tackle crime gangs
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the military will work with the country's police force to counter 'gang wars'.
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South Africa’s Ramaphosa says troops will deploy to tackle crime gangs
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the military will work with the country's police force to counter 'gang wars'.
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US and Taiwan sign ‘pivotal’ deal to cut tariffs
Taipei agrees to buy some $85bn of US energy, aircraft and equipment in exchange for 15 percent tariff rate.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,450
These are the key developments from day 1,450 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Trump is the ‘elephant in the room’ as the African Union holds new summit
Trump's policies on tariffs, foreign aid and immigration have outsized impact as African Union leaders seek 'balance'.
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US judge blocks Trump administration from punishing Senator Mark Kelly
Judge Richard J Leon, a Republican appointee, has rejected the government's case as 'anemic' and 'horsefeathers'.
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Trump’s EPA announcement revokes key research behind climate regulations
Trump administration rescinds 'endangerment finding' that serves as the legal bases to curb greenhouse gas emissions.
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Protesters march in Venezuela as National Assembly weighs amnesty bill
First major opposition protest since Maduro's abduction comes as lawmakers consider bill to free political prisoners.
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