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UN blacklisting of Israel and Russia over conflict-related sexual violence triggers diplomatic fallout

The decision escalates international scrutiny over alleged abuses in Gaza, the West Bank and Ukraine, and prompting Israel to sever relations with Secretary-Gen...

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US-Iran peace deal stalls over Hormuz, nuclear demands and sanctions as threat of renewed war looms

Uncertain terms of Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions relief and frozen assets stalls agreement as Washington warns it is fully prepared to resume military act...

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Meteor explosion over New England triggers sonic booms equivalent to 300 tons of TNT

The blast released energy comparable to 300 tons of TNT and generating powerful sonic booms that rattled homes across parts of Massachusetts and New Hampshire,...

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Trump's health: Weighs 108kg, heart age 14 years younger, hands bruised from frequent handshakes – Doctor

Trump's heart age was about 14 years younger than his chronological age of 79, based on an analysis of his electrocardiograms enhanced with artificial intellige...

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US praises Malaysia’s swift ASEAN peace mission on Thailand-Cambodia border

Hegseth describes the initiative as a significant contribution to regional peace and evidence of Southeast Asia’s growing role in managing its own security chal...

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IMF, World Bank and IEA warn of global fuel supply risks as Hormuz disruptions drain stockpiles

Soaring energy and fertiliser prices place mounting pressure on vulnerable economies

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Trump weighs extension of Iran ceasefire as key disputes threaten peace deal

Major disagreements over Tehran’s nuclear programme, the Strait of Hormuz and sanctions relief continue to cast doubt over prospects for a lasting settlement

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Ebola: “This thing can be stopped,” WHO lead says

WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus vows that the latest Ebola outbreak can be contained despite mounting deaths, regional instability and fears the...

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Iranian forces fire warning shots near Hormuz Strait as gulf tensions escalate

Iranian military forces reportedly open warning fire at four vessels approaching the Strait of Hormuz without coordination

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West Asia war sends global air travel demand into decline as fuel costs surge

Airlines face collapsing demand in the Middle East, soaring fuel prices and growing pressure to cut flight capacity, according to the International Air Transpor...

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US - Iran edge towards extended truce as Strait of Hormuz shipping set for reopening

Negotiations centre on maritime access, sanctions relief and Iran’s nuclear programme, even as fresh military incidents underscore the volatility of the conflic...

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US forfeits New York luxury property linked to 1MDB scandal in latest asset recovery move

The forfeiture marks another major development in the long-running global corruption and money laundering scandal

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Hamas military leadership further weakened after Israel kills top commander in Gaza

Israel intensifies efforts to dismantle the group’s remaining leadership despite an ongoing ceasefire and stalled negotiations over Gaza’s future