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WorldLebanon detains Assad-era general, weighs his handover to Syria over alleged crimes
After the fall of Assad's government in December 2024 when Syrian insurgent groups captured his seat of power in Damascus, a number of military and security officers fled to neighbouring Lebanon
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World“Save us”: Gaza patients trapped without treatment plead for medical evacuation
"The number of patients has increased. Let them go to get treated. Save us. Treat the wounded in Gaza. Save the wounded in Gaza, "
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WorldWho controls the Strait of Hormuz? Iran, US clash over reopening key oil route
'The reopening of the strategic waterway is contingent upon the United States accepting Iran's conditions and has no connection to the Iran-Oman negotiations.'
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WorldKerala, US discuss cooperation in education, tourism, investment and maritime development
Kerala CM V D Satheesan and US Ambassador Sergio Gor also explored opportunities for stronger university, business and people-to-people ties.
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WorldFather of Thai teen gunman apologises for school shooting, police say
Thai media reported that both parents appeared extremely stressed and were not ready to speak to the media.
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WorldExtreme weather threatens UK's food security
After a waterlogged winter, drought and extreme heat have hit crops across Britain, while conflict and disruption abroad are exposing the risks of relying on global food supply chains.
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WorldNigeria rescue: Survivors recount six months of hunger, fear and death in captivity
“We prayed to God to help us go back home, but it never really crossed our minds that we were going to go back home,” the 30-year-old said.
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WorldEbola outbreak continues to spread in Congo, women, children worst hit: UN
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said on Friday that women and children have been the hardest hit by the epidemic.
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WorldWhat is behind the new Saudi Arabia-Pakistan-Turkey defence pact?
Iran and its allies have been firing on Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states, and blockading their energy shipments, since the US and Israel attacked it
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WorldUS-Israel-Iran war: Fresh attacks target merchant vessels in Strait of Hormuz
ADNOC said that since the beginning of the US-Israel conflict with Iran, 15 of its vessels have been attacked by missiles and drones while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, including three attack this week.
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WorldYemeni forces launch strikes on Houthi positions after deadly attacks
Earlier on Friday, a Houthi missile and drone attack on Yemeni government forces killed 18 security personnel
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WorldRussia-Ukraine war: Child among four killed in Kyiv
Four people, including a child, were killed in Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, and the surrounding region, as Ukraine hit another oil refinery in Russia.
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WorldRising European wildfires elevate risk of forgotten WWII bomb detonations
A wildfire in France's Gironde region exposed 75 unexploded World War II shells after burning through 42,000 hectares near Le Porge.
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WorldCalifornia proposes fines for influencers hiding paid political posts and contents
California have passed policies requiring content creators to say if they've been paid by a political campaign to post, and the Golden State is considering cracking down by fining people who don't.
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WorldIran, Oman finalise framework for Strait of Hormuz deal
As per Iranian media reports, Iran and Oman are nearing a deal for managing shipping through the maritime chokepoint, with the final text and details to be announced soon.
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WorldWhat to know about Trump's new attempt to limit birthright citizenship | Explained
Trump's new attempt to restrict birthright citizenship even after the Supreme Court loss highlights the administration's drive to limit who can become an American.
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WorldTyphoon Dolphin: Eastern China braces for the new storm
The national authorities declared a level III emergency response following the latest risk.
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WorldDonald Trump gets reprieve from order to disclose finances in BBC case
Trump filed the lawsuit in December over the way the British broadcaster, in a 2024 documentary, edited a speech he gave on January 6, 2021.
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WorldNeed for accountability if people harmed for engaging in peaceful protest in PoK: UN
Concerns were also raised about restrictions on internet access and public gathering in violation of the right of freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.
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WorldUS targets Iran's digital asset network with new sanctions after Strait of Hormuz attacks
The announcement comes a day after US President Donald Trump expressed optimism that the conflict involving Iran could end "pretty soon" while reiterating that Tehran would never be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon.