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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,190
These are the key events on day 1,190 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Methamphetamine trafficking surges from ‘Golden Triangle’ region
UN Office on Drugs and Crime says 'explosive growth' in synthetic drug trade led to record regional seizures in 2024.
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China launches landmark mission to retrieve pristine asteroid samples
Chinese state media says the mission aims 'to shed light on the formation and evolution of asteroids' and the Earth.
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Elon Musk announces departure from US President Trump’s administration
Musk announced the news on X, where he declared his controversial government cost-cutting measures a victory.
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‘Not aid, but humiliation’: A desperate search for food in Gaza
Palestinians in Gaza recount journeys to Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid distribution sites, as starvation looms.
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Marco Rubio says US will begin revoking visas of Chinese students
The US will also 'enhance scrutiny of all future visa applications' from China and Hong Kong, the State Department said.
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US judge says effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil likely unconstitutional
Trump administration has relied on sweeping view of executive power to push for deportation of pro-Palestine students.
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Trump tells US chip design software makers to halt China sales: Report
Electronic design automation software makers were told via letters to stop supplies to China, FT reported.
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‘Heinous crime’: Israel kills 10 desperate aid seekers in Gaza in 48 hours
Updated death toll comes amid condemnation of US-backed aid delivery scheme and Israeli bombing across the enclave.
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Trump brushes aside Elon Musk’s criticisms of his signature budget bill
Dubbed the 'One Big Beautiful Bill', the bill would secure several of Trump's priorities while raising the debt limit.
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US Vice President Vance touts Trump’s crypto record at Bitcoin conference
Praise follows conflict of interest concerns after Trump launches his own coin and hosts a dinner for his investors.
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Palestinian UN envoy breaks down while recounting killed children in Gaza
Palestinian UN Ambassador Riyad Mansour broke down in tears during an emotional speech to the UN Security Council.
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Can new US and Israeli-backed aid foundation in Gaza work?
The UN and aid agencies have criticised the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation after chaotic and deadly delivery.
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Trump says Harvard should cap foreign enrollment, provide student list
US president says Harvard must 'show us their list' of foreign students to make sure they are not 'troublemakers'.
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The Road to Mandalay | The Full Report
A magnitude 7.7 quake hit Myanmar in March. Al Jazeera documented the crisis as thousands lost shelter, food and water.
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Israeli officials vow to starve Palestinians as hunger crisis deepens
On World Hunger Day, Palestinians continue to starve in Gaza. Some Israelis oppose the minimal aid that's getting in.
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Pakistan’s Hasan Ali claims 5-30 as Bangladesh beaten by 37 runs
Pakistan win the opening match of the three-game T20 series against Bangladesh by 37 runs in Lahore.
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Thousands of starved Palestinians storm warehouse in Gaza for bags of flour
Thousands of Palestinians stormed a UN WFP warehouse in Gaza, taking bags of flour after months of Israeli blockade.
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Seven migrants die when boat capsizes at Canary Island dock
Seven people died when an overcrowded boat of migrants capsized upon reaching a dock in the Canary Islands.
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Trump warns Netanyahu off Iran strike as nuclear talks continue
US president says an Israeli strike 'would be inappropriate to do right now because we're very close to a solution.'
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