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Hezbollah a ‘legitimate political party’ within Lebanon, US envoy says
Tom Barrack says Hezbollah’s legitimacy within Lebanon’s political system makes solving conflict with Israel difficult.
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India defeat Pakistan by five wickets in controversy-hit Asia Cup final
Varma hits 69 not out after coming in to bat at 10-2 as India chase 146 in a nervy end to the Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai.
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Taliban releases US citizen Amir Amiri after Qatari mediation
Amiri is the fifth US citizen held by the Taliban government in Afghanistan to be freed this year.
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Dutch PM Schoof: On Gaza, Israel and a collapsed coalition
The Netherlands’ outgoing leader, Dick Schoof, discusses Gaza, Israel, NATO, migration and why his coalition collapsed.
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Eric Adams says he is dropping out of New York City mayoral race
Adams bows out, leaving the race between Democrat Zohran Mamdani and former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
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The Truth About Netanyahu’s UNGA Speech
A fiery UNGA speech by Netanyahu drew walkouts, applause, and protests. Here's our look at the facts around his speech.
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UK’s governing Labour party holds annual conference amid far-right surge
The UK PM, who faces a potential leadership challenge, has also faced criticism over his policy on Israel's war on Gaza.
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US shooter kills at least four at Mormon church in Michigan
At least eight others injured in shooting and fire in Grand Blanc Township, and suspect shot dead by police.
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Analysis: How is Lebanon’s Hezbollah regrouping after war with Israel?
Hezbollah is reportedly regrouping but analysts say it is pursuing different avenues, not military might against Israel.
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Denmark bans drone flights after latest drone sightings at military bases
Drone sorties over past week have caused the temporary closures of several Danish airports, raising security concerns.
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UN sanctions “exacerbate” Iran’s economic situation
“Countries like China, Russia or others who have been opposing the process [of imposing sanctions].”
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Hamas tells Israel to cease Gaza City attacks as captives’ lives in danger
Israeli tanks are advancing in Tal al-Hawa, Sabra and other neighbourhoods of Gaza City in their ground invasion.
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Here’s what happened in Gaza while world’s focus was on UN General Assembly
As world leaders talked about acting against Israel at the UN General Assembly over 360 Palestinians in Gaza were killed
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The Italian people made us smile in Gaza
The mass mobilisation for Palestine across Italy echoed in Gaza. We are truly grateful.
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Week in Pictures: From a typhoon in Asia to missile strikes in Kyiv
A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
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Heavy Russian drone attack kills at least four in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv
Russia has launched a heavy attack on Ukraine with hundreds of kamikaze drones hitting residential buildings in Kyiv.
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Iran’s parliament condemns ‘illegal’ sanctions over its nuclear programme
Iran's parliament has condemned what it calls ‘illegal’ sanctions that the United Nations has now reimposed on Tehran.
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Why is the divisive Tony Blair now touted for post-Gaza war interim role?
The US plan ousts Hamas and forms an administration that will later be handed over to a reformed Palestinian Authority.
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Palestinian man searches for child as Al Jazeera reports from Gaza hospital
Al Jazeera’s Ibrahim al-Khalili was reporting from Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital when a Palestinian father rushed
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Sanctions on Iran have been a spectacular strategic failure for the West
Sanctions have destroyed the Iranian middle class - the very driver of stability and moderation.
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