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Hardline lawmakers demand nuclear bomb as Iran braces for UN sanctions
Seventy members of parliament sign a letter calling for a 'change in the defence doctrine' of the nation.
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How Trump’s visa fees could reshape working in the US
Donald Trump just made hiring some foreign workers much more expensive, as H-1B visa fees jump to $100,000 annually.
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H-1B fee hike: Who’s gaining from these visas – Indian IT or US firms?
Indian companies were the biggest beneficiaries for years. But that's changed; US firms now dominate visa recipients.
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French towns fly Palestinian flag despite gov’t ban before recognition
The gesture comes as France prepares to recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly.
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Protesters in Brazil denounce bill to pardon Bolsonaro after coup attempt
Mass protests erupt in Brazil against bill granting amnesty to Jair Bolsonaro convicted over 2023 coup attempt.
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Egypt grants presidential pardon to activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah
He was arrested in 2019 in Egypt and sentenced in 2021 to five years in jail for "spreading false news".
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Taliban rejects Trump’s threat to retake Bagram airbase in Afghanistan
The Taliban has rejected any notion that Bagram airbase would be returned to US forces.
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Palestine’s ambassador to the UK raises Palestinian flag at London embassy
The Palestinian Ambassador to the UK raised the flag outside the London Mission as it became Palestine’s embassy.
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Russia accuses Estonia of airspace incursion falsity to stoke tensions
On Friday, Estonia reported that three Russian MiG-31 fighters had entered its airspace for 12 minutes.
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Palestinian flag raised outside embassy in London after UK recognition
Palestinian Ambassador Zomlot says 'moment stands as defiant act of truth, a refusal to let genocide be the final word'.
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Life “precipitously” worse for people all across Sudan
“We need to see countries step up on this humanitarian issue in Sudan.”
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Trump honours Charlie Kirk as ‘martyr for American freedom’ at memorial
Over 70,000 people, including top conservative officials, attended the memorial for right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.
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PSG’s Dembele tipped to beat Lamine Yamal for Ballon d’Or award
The French forward is favourite to beat the young Spanish, while Spain is likely to dominate the women's category again.
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Pro-Palestinian protests, strikes and port blockades held across Italy
Pro-Palestinian protests and port blockades held across Italy as government remains cautious on recognising Palestine.
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Does US’s communications agency have power to regulate Kimmel’s speech?
Experts say FCC may have overstepped in calling for action over Jimmy Kimmel's comments about Charlie Kirk murder.
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French Muslims on alert after severed pig heads found at nine mosques
French investigators have launched an investigation into possible foreign interference.
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Could you pass a quiz on UN terminology before the 2025 General Assembly?
How familiar are you with the language of global diplomacy? Take the quiz below and test your understanding of the UN.
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Treason trial begins for South Sudan VP Machar as ‘unity government’ breaks
The latest break between two military and political leaders risks spelling civil war again for the embattled nation.
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Dominican Republic says it seized 1,000kg of cocaine from boat US bombed
Dominican forces confiscate 377 cocaine packages from a speedboat targeted by US Navy in a 'historic' joint operation.
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Dua Lipa fires agent over his purported support for Israel’s war in Gaza
According to The Mail on Sunday report, the British pop star fired her agent due to her own pro-Palestinian stance.
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