Thousands of Lebanese civilians are returning to their destroyed homes, hours after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came into effect. The US-brokered ceasefire to end 13 months of fighting began at 04:00 local time (02:00 GMT) and so far appears to be holding. “My family spent their lifetime building this. We lived here for […]
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Tensions in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad have reached boiling point as the government cracks down on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters protesting the imprisonment of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Demonstrators demand Khan’s release, the reversal of recent constitutional amendments, and the return of what they allege is a “stolen mandate” from February’s elections. Protests and Government […]
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The resounding FPÖ victory in Styria has amplified pressure on Austria’s ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS to swiftly form a coalition government, dubbed the “Candy Coalition.” Internal divisions in all three parties pose significant hurdles. In the ÖVP, industrialists favor a coalition with the FPÖ, led by Herbert Kickl, citing economic and immigration priorities. However, many […]
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The Kremlin condemned discussions in Western media about providing Ukraine with nuclear weapons, labeling such proposals as “absolutely irresponsible.” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov criticized these reports, which cited unnamed U.S. officials speculating about nuclear transfers to deter Russia. Moscow warned that such actions could escalate the conflict to nuclear confrontation. Deputy Security Council Chair Dmitry […]
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BANGKOK — A powerful rebel group has seized a key trading town in northeastern Myanmar on the Chinese border, taking control of a lucrative rare earth mining hub in another setback for the military-led government, according to witnesses. The apparent loss of Kanpaiti to the Kachin Independence Army leaves Myanmar’s military in control of only […]
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Referring to Muslims, Mufti said, their dignity, lives, livelihoods, and places of worship are under attack. Srinagar, Nov 26: Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president and former chief minister of the erstwhile state Mehbooba Mufti Tuesday said that the largest minority in the country is facing unprecedented threats. Referring to Muslims, Mufti said, […]
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EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has demanded member states comply with the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former defense minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas commander Ibrahim Al-Masri. The charges include alleged war crimes during the Gaza conflict. While nations like Hungary and Austria have expressed reluctance, others […]
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Russia has expelled a British diplomat after accusing him of espionage, according to reports. The TASS news agency cited Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova as saying that the ministry had also summoned the British ambassador. Footage shows the British ambassador’s car pulling up to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Moscow. The UK Foreign […]
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As several PTI protesters reached Islamabad’s D-Chowk, intense tear gas shelling was reported as security forces sprung into action amid a stalemate in talks between the government and the opposition party. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned what he said was an “attack by protesters”, which the interior minister said resulted in the deaths of […]
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Washington, D.C. – Universities across the United States are urging international students and staff to return to campus before President-elect Donald Trump’s January 20 inauguration, amid rising anxiety over potential immigration crackdowns. Educational institutions have issued advisories citing fears of policy changes that could disrupt visas or travel. President-elect Trump, who has pledged a hardline […]
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