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Gaza’s Rafah Crossing reopening for medical evacuations
The Rafah Crossing, a vital route for humanitarian aid into Gaza, is reopening for medical evacuations.
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Gaza ‘ceasefire at risk’ if UNRWA forced to stop operations
UK, France and Germany reiterate 'grave concern' over Israeli law forbidding contact between its officials and UN agency
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Did Trump’s firing aviation officials raise the risk of the DC plane crash?
Experts say Trump firing aviation officials and ending DEI programmes likely did not affect aircraft.
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Ukraine drone attack sparks fire at key Russian oil refinery
Kyiv’s latest attack on Russia's critical infrastructure hits second oil refinery in space of a week.
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Is Elon Musk a Nazi, and can he get European far-right hardliners elected?
Many people accuse Musk of harbouring Nazi sympathies. The truth is likely more mundane, say experts.
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Which countries will Trump’s foreign aid suspension hurt most?
The decision comes as President Donald Trump pushes for all government departments to prioritise 'America First'.
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Two killed in Israeli attack on Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley
In the two months from November 27 to Monday, Israel killed at least 83 people in Lebanon
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Myanmar military extends state of emergency for another six months
The declaration is widely anticipated to be the last before the military holds long-delayed national polls this year.
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Three million Hindus take ‘holy dip’ a day after fatal crowd crush
The Kumbh Mela attracts tens of millions of Hindu faithful every 12 years to the northern city of Prayagraj.
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Thousands call for impeachment of Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte
Daughter of former president faces three impeachment complaints over alleged misuse of millions in public funds.
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Pakistan sacks, blacklists dozens of officials after Mediterranean deaths
The crackdown follows recent boat disasters off Greece and Morocco in which dozens of Pakistanis died. Is it enough?
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With France’s military influence in Africa gone, can it rely on soft power?
The French language and a CFA currency tying 14 countries to France's treasury continue to have big effects.
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Two Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in occupied West Bank’s Jenin
At least 19 people have been killed by Israeli forces since it ramped up deadly raids after Gaza ceasefire.
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Trump insists Jordan and Egypt will take Palestinians from Gaza
“They will do it”. US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his proposal to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
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Black boxes recovered from plane in deadly American Airlines crash near DC
National Transportation Safety Board says it will 'leave no stone unturned' in probe of midair collision.
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Guantanamo deportations: What’s Trump’s plan? Why is it controversial?
The US president wants to send unauthorised immigrants to Guantanamo Bay, a prison notorious for the abuse of inmates.
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Trump pledges to go ahead with 25% tariffs on Canada, Mexico from Saturday
The US president says he 'may or may not' exclude oil imports from tariffs.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,072
Here are the key developments on the 1,072nd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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As scams soar, Singapore decides to protect victims from themselves
City-state's new anti-scam law sparks debate about paternalistic governance embodied by founding father Lee Kuan Yew.
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For India’s budget, a tightrope walk between jobs and gov’t deficit
Growth is slowing but there is 'no room for fiscal leniency' if India is to meet fiscal deficit targets, economists say.
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