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Trump names first administration veterans Greer, Hassett to economic posts
US president-elect taps Jamieson Greer and Kevin Hassett as trade representative and top economic adviser, respectively.
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Namibia elections 2024: Who’s in the running and what’s at stake?
As a wave of election upsets batters the region, the Southern African country could be next.
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Australia moves step closer to world-first social media ban for under-16s
House of Representatives votes overwhelmingly to pass legislation targeting platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.
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Vietnam’s richest man vies to dethrone SE Asia’s ride-hailing king, Grab
Pham Nhat Vuong's Xanh SM has big ambitions, but critics question its growth potential in fiercely competitive market.
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US stock market surges to record high despite Trump’s tariff threats
The S&P 500 rises 0.57 percent after US president-elect's tariff announcements roil European and Asian markets.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,006
These were the key developments on the 1,006th day of Russia's war on Ukraine.
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Breaking norms, Trump signs transition memorandum with Biden White House
US President-elect Trump sidestepped agreements that would require donor disclosures and vetting for government picks.
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Brazil ex-President Bolsonaro plotted election coup: Police report
An 884-page report by Brazil's police details former President Bolsonaro's alleged attempt to overturn 2022 election.
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What does government boycott of Haaretz mean for press freedom in Israel?
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet approves proposal to sanction the country's oldest newspaper.
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As the people of Basta await ceasefire, Israel escalates attacks on Lebanon
Tired of fleeing, the people who took refuge in Basta are staying put, despite the violence.
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Chilean President Boric rejects allegations of sexual harassment
Authorities confirm criminal investigation being conducted over allegations of harassment.
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Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect in Lebanon
US President Joe Biden said the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire is 'designed to be a permanent cessation of hostilities'.
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Protesters head to Islamabad to demand the release of ex-PM Imran Khan
Tension rise in Islamabad as supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan clash with security forces
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US says drones spotted near its military bases in England
US air force says the drones do not appear 'hostile' and there has been no impact.
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Ceasefire between Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Israel: What to know
A ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel is one step closer, but what are the details and will it hold?
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Syrian Civil Defence creates early warning system for schools in Idlib
The Syrian Civil Defence team created an early warning system to detect warplanes for schools in Idlib.
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Netanyahu says he will present Lebanon ceasefire deal to cabinet
Benjamin Netanyahu has said he will present a ceasefire deal to his cabinet that would stop the fighting in Lebanon.
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Walt Disney agrees to pay $43.3m to settle pay discrimination suit
The suit was filed in 2019 after the plaintiff learned that six men with same job title earned substantially more.
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Panic in central, western Beirut as Israel warns of air strikes
Thousands of panicked Beirut residents are fleeing after an Israeli threat of imminent air strikes in the city’s west.
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Video: Israeli military bombs school shelter in Gaza City
The Israeli military has targeted a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza City.
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