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Seven Palestinians released by Israel admitted to hospital
Palestinians in need of treatment due to 'brutality they were subjected to' by Israeli authorities.
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Trump’s blitzkrieg: Overwhelm, confuse, confound
Trump’s ‘days of thunder’ and the hijacking of the US government.
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China hunts for survivors following landslide in Sichuan province
Beijing's emergency ministry reports two people have been rescued and 200 relocated.
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Modi’s BJP romps to Delhi power after 27 years, in big blow to opposition
Narendra Modi’s BJP finally takes Delhi, India’s political heart, which until now has remained out of its reach.
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Do Elon Musk and DOGE have power to close US government agencies?
Legal experts doubt that DOGE has power to cut spending already approved by Congress.
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US courts halt DOGE access to Treasury records, USAID furlough
The judgements are the latest in the growing series blocking Trump and Musk's disruption of the government.
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Baltic states cut last Russian energy link
Ex-Soviet nations warn of sabotage and cyberattack threat as they cut power links with Moscow to hook up to EU network.
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The Maronite community sheltering Lebanon’s displaced in Cyprus
After Israel launched its full-scale offensive in Lebanon in September, many fled to the Mediterranean island.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,080
Here are the key developments on the 1,080th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Hamas and Israel carry out fifth prisoner swap under Gaza ceasefire deal
Exchange of three Israelis and 183 Palestinians comes as Trump casts uncertainty over second ceasefire phase.
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Will the ICC be “yet another victim buried in the rubble of Gaza?â€
War crimes prosecutor Reed Brody talks about what’s needed now, now that Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on the ICC.
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Will the ICC be “yet another victim buried in the rubble of Gaza?â€
War crimes prosecutor Reed Brody talks about what’s needed now, now that Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on the ICC.
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Why has Pakistan’s Punjab province imposed a complete ban on kite flying?
The new penalties will also target kite makers and transporters, in addition to those who fly kites.
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Missing Alaska plane found with all 10 people on board presumed dead
Deadly crash is the third aviation disaster in the US in little over a week.
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Trump, Japan’s Ishiba play nice despite tariff threat
Leaders pledge to stand against Chinese 'aggression', announce compromise on Nippon Steel-US Steel deal.
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Trump freezes aid to South Africa amid spat over land expropriation law
Trump's executive order comes after South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said his country would not be 'bullied.'
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Seeking re-election, President Daniel Noboa targets Ecuador’s crime wave
From prison riots to power outages, Daniel Noboa's first term has set the stage for tough battles ahead.
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What does Trump’s ethnic cleansing proposal mean for Gaza ceasefire deal?
US president's call for mass displacement in Gaza risks renewing the fighting in the devastated enclave, analysts say.
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Trump revokes Biden’s access to intelligence briefings
US president says 'no need' for predecessor to have access to classified information.
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Protests continue in Slovakia against PM Fico’s pro-Russia stance
Large crowds call for Fico to resign after visit to Moscow.
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