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What we know about deadly India blast
At least 13 people were killed and 20 injured when a car exploded near the Red Fort metro station in India’s capital.
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Trump proposes $2,000 tariff dividend for Americans. Would this work?
Trump’s $2,000 tariff dividend plan faces legal hurdles, unclear funding; experts doubt tariff revenue will cover costs.
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Russia says Ukrainian-British plot to hijack hypersonic missile foiled
Pilots of Russian warplane tempted with money and Western citizenship to take part in false flag op, Moscow asserts.
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What happened at Syrian president’s historic White House visit
Syria’s interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa has become the first Syrian leader to visit the White House.
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Video: COP30 demonstrators protest activist killings
Protesters lay outside the COP30 climate summit in Brazil covered in white sheets in honour of killed activists.
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Video: Deadly blast outside court in Pakistan
An explosion in Pakistan has killed at least 12 people outside a judicial complex in Islamabad.
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Burger King to more than triple outlets in China under joint venture plan
Fast-food chain aims to expand to more than 4,000 locations in China under deal with Beijing-based private equity firm.
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How would Pakistan’s 27th Amendment reshape its military and courts?
New amendment would centralise power in the executive and military, prompting warnings of weakened judiciary.
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Israel parliament passes first reading of death penalty for ‘terrorism’ law
Critics say the bill would apply only to Palestinians who kill Jews, not the other way around.
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JNIM siege: What is happening in Mali?
Al-Qaeda-linked group JNIM has besieged Mali’s capital, Bamako, cutting off key routes and causing fuel shortages.
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Islamabad bomb blast live: Pakistan blames India for deadly attack
Pakistan's PM Sharif says India behind attack in the capital Islamabad that killed at least 12 people today.
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What is the meaning of Zohran Kwame Mamdani’s name?
With his name linked to Persian, Arabic and Ghanian, New York's newest mayor reflects the city he will govern.
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How many times has Israel violated the Gaza ceasefire? Here are the numbers
Since the ceasefire took effect one month ago, Israeli attacks have killed at least 242 Palestinians and injured 622.
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Does the rise of Dutch centrism spell doom for Europe’s far right?
Rob Jetten's victory in the Netherlands knocked Geert Wilders, but experts say populism is far from over.
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Pakistan blames India after suicide bomber kills 12 outside Islamabad court
Explosion occured near the entrance of the district court, which is typically crowded with a large number of litigants.
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Syria signs up to US-led coalition against ISIL
Syrian President al-Sharaa, recently dropped from global 'terror' list, pledges cooperation in combating armed group.
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Ballroom blitz: Trump demolishes White House’s East Wing
Some see ambitious construction project as defacing a historical building, others see it as a much-needed addition.
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Video: Heavy rains flood COP30 conference entrances
Torrential rainfall in the Brazilian city of Belem flooded pavements outside the venue for the COP30 climate talks.
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Cambodia denies Thai landmine claims as truce hangs in the balance
Cambodia says the mine that wounded four Thai soldiers was a remnant of past conflicts.
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Iraqis hold little hope for change as they head to the polls
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is seeking a second term.
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