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China sends aid to Cuba amid a harsh US blockade
China sends aid to Cuba amid a harsh US blockade.
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Bahrain jails nine defendants for life for ‘cooperating’ with Iran’s IRGC
Convictions come amid an intensified crackdown by Bahraini authorities on individuals accused of having ties to Tehran.
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France bans Ben-Gvir: Which other Israeli leaders have been penalised?
France bans the Israeli far-right minister after his 'unspeakable' behaviour against arrested Gaza flotilla activists.
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For third year in a row, Israel blocks Hajj pilgrimage for Gaza Muslims
As millions of Muslims gather in Mecca, Palestinians in Gaza face a third year of heartbreak as Israel has shut border.
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Syria cannot heal without a rebuilt health system
Many Syrian returnees cannot access proper healthcare. Urgent action is required for Syria’s health system to recover.
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‘We won’t know who won until final outcome of US-Iran ceasefire’
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Will the Texas primary run-off give Democrats a chance to flip the state?
Paxton, the likely Republican nominee, is considered less likely to fare well against Democratic nominee in midterms.
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Blast targeting train kills at least 20 in Pakistan
Officials say the train had been transporting military personnel home for Eid when it was attacked by armed separatists.
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Large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine leaves four dead and dozens injured
The Oreshnik missile, which reportedly travels over 10 times the speed of sound, was used, Russia has confirmed.
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People trapped under collapsed building in Philippines
A search operation has so far rescued 24 people with no deaths reported at the site, in a city near the capital Manila.
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Clashes in Belgrade as student-led protests demand elections
Demonstrators challenge President Vucic’s rule and demand elections, justice and rule of law.
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Bolivian minister's convoy ambushed while overseeing roadblock clearance
Security forces were met by resistance while attempting to clear highway barriers, amid unrest over the government's economic policies.
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Israeli attack on Gaza kills three family members, including infant
Mohammad Abu Mallouh, Alaa Zaqlan and their child, Osama, killed in the attack on Nuseirat refugee camp, medics say.
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The GCC should insure itself against the next Strait of Hormuz crisis
For that, collective action will be needed now.
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What to know about Cape Verde at World Cup 2026
After many continental level appearances, Cape Verde are ready for their opening act on football's grandest stage.
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BBC at the site of China's worst mining disaster in more than a decade
At least 82 people have been killed after a gas explosion at the Liushenyu mine in China.
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Iran war day 86: Trump announces potential deal amid ‘cloud of mistrust’
Trump announces progress on Iran peace deal, signalling the Strait of Hormuz, vital for global trade, could reopen soon.
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Senegal football fans return home after royal pardon in Morocco
Fans arrested in Morocco in the aftermath of AFCON 2025 final were returned on humanitarian pardon by the Moroccan king.
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Marco Rubio says ‘significant progress’ made in US-Iran talks to end war
Iranian news agency says deal could see shipping levels through Strait of Hormuz return to pre-war levels within weeks.
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US, Iran inch closer to deal to end the war: What to know
The proposed US-Iran peace deal seeks to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz amid lingering disagreements.
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Russia pounds Ukraine’s capital with hypersonic missile
Russia pounded Ukraine’s capital overnight on Saturday with drones and ballistic missiles.
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Trump says US and Iran deal to end war is ‘largely negotiated’
US President Trump announced that a Memorandum of Understanding on a peace deal with Iran has been ‘largely negotiated'.
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Gunman shot dead by Secret Service agents near White House: What we know
No Secret Service agents sustain injuries, but a bystander is wounded in the exchange of fire.
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Rubio says ‘significant progress’ made in US-Iran negotiations
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says ‘significant progress’ made in US-Iran negotiations.
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