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United Nations warns of gradual Israeli annexation in West Bank

Global body cautions that recent unilateral measures could expand Israeli civil authority and facilitate illegal settlements, undermining Palestinian autonomy

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Starmer - Trump discuss Ukraine peace talks, Iran nuclear dispute and Gaza aid

Both leaders review progress in the peace talks aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine, with negotiators from Kyiv and Moscow concluding discussions in Geneva

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Nordic Ministers weigh ‘historic’ treaty reform to elevate Greenland and other territories

The move comes against a backdrop of heightened diplomatic sensitivity following renewed pressure from United States President Donald Trump over Greenland’s str...

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United States alleges 2020 Chinese nuclear test as Beijing rejects ‘unfounded’ claim

Seismic readings from a remote monitoring station in Kazakhstan detected what he characterised as a contained explosion at China’s Lop Nor nuclear test grounds...

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Moderate aftershock strikes Tanimbar Islands region in Indonesia

Authorities say there is no tsunami threat to Malaysian waters as a result of this seismic event

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Jesse Jackson, civil rights titan and two-time US presidential candidate, dies aged 84

Protégé of Martin Luther King Jr. and founder of Rainbow/PUSH Coalition spent six decades at the forefront of struggles for racial justice, political representa...

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Cambodia urges Thailand to begin border demarcation as fragile ceasefire holds

Hun Manet says Thai troops remain inside Cambodian territory despite December truce, calls for joint commission to verify boundary

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Gaza greets Ramadan under ceasefire shadow as grief and hardship temper celebrations

Residents say loss, displacement and economic collapse have stripped the holy month of its customary joy, even as some strive to revive its spirit amid the ruin...

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New Mexico lawmakers launch inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein’s activities at Zorro ranch

Bipartisan “truth commission” with subpoena powers will investigate alleged sexual abuse and trafficking at Zorro Ranch

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Trump signals indirect role in high-stakes Iran nuclear talks as U.S. deploys second carrier

The U.S. President says he would be “indirectly” involved in critical nuclear negotiations with Iran in Geneva, as Washington reinforces its military presence i...

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Xi urges confidence and resolve as China enters Year of the Horse

President XI hails national resilience, pledges high-quality development and Party discipline as global observers welcome message of stability

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Iran drills in Strait of Hormuz as nuclear talks resume under shadow of U.S. military pressure

Tehran insists sanctions relief must precede nuclear curbs while Washington expands demands and deploys additional warships to the region

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Israel approves land measures in West Bank, sparking Palestinian outcry over “de-facto annexation”

Cabinet decision facilitates settlement expansion as Netanyahu cites security concerns amid elections