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Israel continues deadly Gaza truce breaches as US seeks to strengthen deal
About 100 Palestinians killed since ceasefire entered into effect on October 10, according to Gaza officials.
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US court says Trump can command Oregon troops, but deployment still on hold
Dissenting justice says decision 'erodes core constitutional principles' and risks violating freedom of expression.
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Argentina’s central bank says it signed $20bn currency swap deal with US
Central bank says deal part of a comprehensive strategy to help it respond to forex and capital markets volatility.
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Inquiry recommends Lisbon funicular trams stay closed after September crash
September Lisbon funicular crash killed 16 due to faulty cable, prompting closure of other funiculars for safety checks.
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Pakistan says ceasefire hinges on Afghanistan curbing armed groups
Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif says Pakistan Taliban operates ‘in connivance’ with Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban.
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Who can enforce the Gaza ceasefire deal?
Israel has breached the Gaza ceasefire with Hamas, killing dozens of Palestinians.
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Why is Israel still restricting aid to Gaza?
How does Israel continue to limit aid to Palestinians in Gaza?
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US, Australia sign rare earth, mineral agreement as China tightens supply
US President Donald Trump said the deal had been negotiated over the last four to five months.
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Madagascar’s new prime minister named after military coup
Exiled former President Rajoelina condemns takeover and refuses to step down despite defections in the security forces.
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BNP Paribas shares fall after US jury’s Sudan verdict
The French bank will pay more than $20m to three plaintiffs amid allegations of human rights abuses.
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Trump says he will visit China ‘early next year’
US President Donald Trump makes announcement after being invited by the Chinese government.
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Firefighters rescue woman in wheelchair as parts of southern Turkiye flood
Firefighters were just in time to save a woman who uses a motor wheelchair from drowning in flood waters in Turkiye.
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Body of Nepali student held in Gaza returned to Kathmandu
Deceased student Bipin Joshi was honoured by the Nepali government upon the return of his body from Gaza.
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Nigeria’s victims of #EndSARS protest violence await justice five years on
Victims and families of protesters shot dead by security forces say promises of accountability, compensation not met.
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As public media funds officially dry up, local radio stations struggle
Local stations like the Allegheny Mountain Radio serve as a key resource for locals during times of stress.
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Mongolia’s president vetoes effort to unseat PM
President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh claims parliament's vote to oust the PM is invalid because of 'procedural flaws'.
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South Korea police seek warrants for 58 repatriated scam centre suspects
The South Korean nationals were returned from Cambodia after being held for alleged links to "pig butchering" scams.
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China sets goal to become a “modern socialist power”
So, the next two five-year plans are very, very important to see China's achievement of global competitiveness.”
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EU moves to ban Russian energy imports by 2028
A draft regulation approved by European Union energy ministers would phase out Russian import contracts by January 2028.
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Colombia recalls ambassador to United States amid diplomatic spat
Colombia announced the move after US President Donald Trump called President Gustavo Petro an 'illegal drug leader'.
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