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Ex-rapper Balendra Shah sweeps to power in Nepal landslide election victory
Rastriya Swatantra Party, founded just four years ago, set to dominate new parliament with near two-thirds majority.
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US military announces rescue effort after fuelling aircraft crashes in Iraq
No deaths have been reported so far, but the military said the crash involved two aircraft, one of which landed safely.
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Air attacks target bases of Iran-backed forces in Iraq
Air attacks have targeted military bases across Iraq belonging to Iran-backed forces.
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Netanyahu says Israel ‘stronger than ever’ in first speech since Iran war
Prime minister says US-Israeli war prevented Iran from moving its nuclear and ballistic projects underground.
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Fuel shortages bring queues, protests around the world
Rising fuel prices have caused long queues and protests around the world as the US-Israeli war on Iran rages.
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Advocates push for major probe as US boat strikes in Latin America kill 157
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights is set to hold first hearing on US's alleged extrajudicial killings.
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Can AI in military operations really be ethical?
We examine concerns about AI’s role in military operations and the broader ethical challenges facing tech companies.
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Taiwan cheering row overshadows China quarterfinal at Asian Cup
Taiwan face China in a tense Women's Asian Cup football quarterfinal, where political tensions will be at the fore.
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How will the war on Iran impact the US economy?
Outcomes depend on how quickly oil tankers can return to the Strait of Hormuz, experts said.
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Does President Trump have an exit strategy for the war with Iran?
United States officials are issuing contradictory statements on the war's timeline and objectives.
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Iran vows to make Trump pay for ‘grave miscalculation’ if US escalates war
Ali Larijani responds to US threat to hit Iran's power infrastructure, saying the 'whole region will go dark'.
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ICC prosecutor opens probe into Belarus over deportations to Lithuania
The prosecutor's office said the crimes being investigated include deportation and persecution through deportation.
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Somalia warns against any Israeli base plans on Somaliland
Somali minister tells Al Jazeera Israeli base plans in Somaliland risk dragging Somalia into 'external confrontations'.
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How oil is at the center of the US-Israel war with Iran
As oil prices rise, the US, Israel and Iran seem ready to keep fighting no matter the costs.
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Assailant dead after vehicle ramming, gunfire at Michigan synagogue in US
Authorities report car ramming at Temple Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan; Attacker found dead.
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Israel launches air attack on Beirut during live Al Jazeera broadcast
An Israeli air attack struck a building during a live Al Jazeera broadcast in a new "wave of attacks" on Hezbollah.
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Israel attacks central Beirut in escalation of deadly assault on Lebanon
Israel targets centre of Lebanese capital in escalation of military campaign that has killed nearly 700 people.
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Gunman, one victim dead in shooting at Old Dominion University in US
Authorities say suspect opened fire in a university building, FBI investigating as 'act of terror'.
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Israel drops charges against soldiers in Palestinian detainee abuse case
Charges dropped against five soldiers accused of sexually abusing a Palestinian detainee at a military facility.
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Trump says not ‘appropriate’ for Iran to participate in the World Cup in US
US president, who won the FIFA Peace Prize says Iran would be welcome but should not come for its players' safety.
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