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US says Gaza truce deal ‘possible’ this week as Israel ramps up attacks
Nothing is guaranteed yet, but an agreement could take shape soon, angering hardliners in Israel.
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Israel may burn Gaza schools, but Palestinians shall resist
Education is at the core of Palestinian identity and even at the risk of death, Palestinians still pursue it.
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Iran releases dual German national as it attends talks with European powers
Tehran and E3 countries of France, Germany and UK hold consultations on Iran's nuclear programme and other issues.
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The short shelf life of corporate DEI
'Wokeism' is out, bigotry is in. Meanwhile, inequality continues unabated.
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Video: Saudi Arabia hosts diplomatic meetings on lifting Syria sanctions
Talks among Western and Middle Eastern diplomats were held in Riyadh on Sunday.
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Armed groups kill at least 40 farmers in Nigeria’s Borno State
Officials say Boko Haram and ISWAP groups suspected of being behind the attacks on farmers in the Dumba region.
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Mozambique opens new parliament amid opposition protests and boycotts
About 250 lawmakers sworn in, while the opposition calls for a strike to protest against disputed election results.
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Lebanon’s president names ICJ judge Nawaf Salam as PM-designate
The designation shows a shift in the power balance in Lebanon as Hezbollah wanted Najib Mikati to keep the job.
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Heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury announces retirement weeks after Usyk loss
Fury made the decision less than a month after his world heavyweight title defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh.
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Pakistan watches with caution as old ally Taliban gets closer to India
While some analysts say Pakistan need not worry, others warn that Indian influence in Afghanistan could strain ties.
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Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sinner in Australian Open round two, but Kyrgios out
Aussie favourite Kyrgios says his first-round loss might be his last singles appearance in Melbourne.
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100 days of siege in north Gaza
5,000 Palestinians have been killed during Israel’s 100-day siege of northern Gaza.
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Why fire hydrants and water supply failed during Los Angeles wildfires
The LA wildfires continue to burn, with Santa Ana winds set to intensify and challenges hampering rescue efforts.
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Coaching ‘pods’ get mixed reaction from top players at Australian Open 2025
New court-side seating allows players to communicate with coaches and other team members during the match.
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Nigerian air raid targeting bandits mistakenly kills civilians
Nigerian air force launches investigation after reports say at least 15 people killed in air attack in Zamfara State.
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Death threats, interrogation: Why football referee Mahsa Ghorbani left Iran
Ghorbani, a female Iranian international football referee, fled to Sweden after security threats and unfair treatment.
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Syrian engineers disarm landmines planted by Assad regime
Bomb disposal teams in Idlib are working to disarm landmines planted by the Assad regime.
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Trump’s ‘all hell’ comments a threat to Hamas, says US VP-elect Vance
JD Vance warns of consequences if Gaza captive deal does not happen, including knocking out 'final' Hamas battalions.
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Why are California inmates deployed to help fight LA wildfires?
Canada and Mexico have offered to deploy firefighters as US inmates join in efforts to put out LA's wildfires.
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Russia ‘prepared for any scenario’ on Ukraine war as Trump presidency nears
The US president-elect has promised to end the conflict in Ukraine but the Kremlin has not endorsed any tentative plans.
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