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Man Uniteds Martinez apologises for outburst after talks with Carrick

Man Uniteds Martinez apologises for outburst after talks with Carrick ### Martinez Offers Public Apology Following Constructive Dialogue with Carrick **Manchester, England** – Lisandro Martinez, the combative Argentine defender for Manchester United, has issued a public apology for recent... read more »

Israel halts commercial goods from enter...

Israel halts commercial goods from entering Gaza; Hamas denies tax claims

Israel halts commercial goods from entering Gaza; Hamas denies tax claims **Gaza Faces Critical Shortages as Israel Imposes Ban on Commercial Goods** Jerusalem – Israel has implemented a significant restriction on the entry of commercial goods into the Gaza Strip, a move that threatens to... read more »

Woman suicide bomber kills at least 13 at Russian station

At least 4, including 3 children, killed...

At least 4, including 3 children, killed in US elementary school shooting

At least 4, including 3 children, killed in US elementary school shooting ## Tragedy Strikes Elementary School: Multiple Fatalities Reported in Violent Incident A devastating incident unfolded at an elementary school today, resulting in multiple fatalities, including three young children.... read more »

Two Syrian pipelines damaged amid spate ...

Two Syrian pipelines damaged amid spate of attacks on energy infrastructure

Two Syrian pipelines damaged amid spate of attacks on energy infrastructure ## Syrian Energy Infrastructure Targeted in Twin Incidents **Damascus, Syria** – Syria’s vital energy infrastructure has been subjected to significant damage in two separate incidents occurring in close succession,... read more »

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Kenya: Odinga’s final farewell draws thousands, injuries reported...

Kenya: Odinga’s final farewell draws thousands, injuries reported ## National Homage Paid as Raila Odinga’s Remains Arrive in Kisumu **Kisumu, Kenya** – Thousands of Kenyans gathered in... read more »

Madagascar’s coup leader Colonel Michael Ran...

Madagascar’s coup leader sworn in as president ## Political Transition Underway in Madagascar as Randrianirina Assumes... read more »

Kenya’s opposition giant Raila Odinga dies aged 8...

Nairobi, Kenya — October 15, 2025: Raila Amolo Odinga, the towering figure of Kenya’s opposition politics for over three decades, has died at the age of... read more »

Macklemore’s Dubai Boycott Sparks Debate Over UAE...

Dubai, UAE – September 2024: U.S. rapper Macklemore recently canceled a highly anticipated concert in Dubai, citing moral concerns over the UAE’s... read more »

Judge in Pistorius Trial Faces Criticism

Several legal groups in South Africa have expressed concern about threats and harsh criticism of the judge who found Oscar Pistorius guilty of culpable... read more »

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THE C919 DILEMMA: China’s ‘Homegrown’ Jet Still Flies...

NEW DELHI — On August 12, 2026, a sleek, white COMAC C919 operated by Air China touched down at Ulaanbaatar’s new international airport in Mongolia. Welcomed by a celebratory water salute, the... read more »

Netanyahu Rejects US-Backed Gaza Peace Plan, Deepe...

Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has publicly rejected a 15-point peace proposal for Gaza spearheaded by the United States, marking a... read more »

Chinese and Indian Foreign Ministers Meet in Manila Ami...

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a significant meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Manila, the Philippines, on July... read more »

How Israel is shifting Gazas yellow line

How Israel is shifting Gazas yellow line **Israeli Military Activity Prompts Scrutiny of Gaza Border Demarcation** Recent satellite imagery has ignited debate... read more »

Bangladesh’s Political Future Hinges on Khaleda Z...

Bangladesh’s Political Future Hinges on Khaleda Zia’s Son The political landscape of Bangladesh is undergoing a significant shift following the... read more »

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Chinese hackers snooped on five EU ministries, says US security firm

China gives former general suspended death sentence for bribery

BEIJING – A top Chinese military officer has been given a suspended death sentence for corruption, state media said Monday, in a case where he was exposed as owning dozens of homes, gold statues... read more »

China’s migrant population to reach 310 mn b...

China’s migrant population, the workforce behind its massive development in the last few decades, will touch 310 million by 2030, almost the same... read more »

China aggressively building islands on reefs claimed by...

China is reportedly proceeding with the construction of artificial islands on at least two reefs, which are claimed by the Philippines, despite Beijing... read more »

China mulls 7,000 km bullet train to connect Beijing an...

China is planning to build a 7,000 km-long high-speed railway line, costing $250 billion, between Moscow and Beijing through Central Asia to provide a fast... read more »

Chinese react to stampede deaths: Thought this happened...

China on Friday mourned the 36 dead from New Year festivities at its financial capital Shanghai, as the city government revealed the victims of the deadly... read more »

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Thailand election body urges delay in polls amid clash

Thailand’s election commission on Thursday urged the government to delay the upcoming polls as clashes between security forces and anti-government protesters killed a police officer and injured... read more »

Kim Jong-Un warns war can break out without any pr...

Melbourne – North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has urged the country’s military to bolster its combat readiness, saying a war could break... read more »

Abe visits Yasukuni war shrine, China protests

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe paid his respects on Thursday at a shrine honouring Japan’s war dead in a move that drew a quick rebuke from China warning that the... read more »

Rocks, tear gas fly as Thai protests escalate

Protesters trying to halt preparations for elections fought running battles with police in the Thai capital on Thursday, as the country’s festering... read more »

Japan raises defence spending budget

Tokyo – Japanese cabinet Tuesday approved a record-high 95.88 trillion yen (about $922 billion) budget for fiscal 2014, of which the defence spending was... read more »

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Middle East

Saudi Bus Crash: Death Toll Climbs to 45; Telangana CM Announces ...

Saudi Bus Crash: Death Toll Climbs to 45; Telangana CM Announces Ex-Gratia RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – A devastating bus accident in Saudi Arabia has claimed the lives of 45 people, including several... read more »

Israeli military kills two in new Gaza attack desp...

Israeli military kills two in new Gaza attack despite resuming ceasefire **UN Secretary-General Condemns Renewed Violence in Gaza Following... read more »

Why did Israel launch air strikes on Gaza, then resume ...

Why did Israel launch air strikes on Gaza, then resume truce? ## Fragile Ceasefire in Gaza Faces Renewed Strain Amidst Allegations of Violations Tensions in... read more »

Stories of children killed by Israel in the occupied We...

Stories of children killed by Israel in the occupied West Bank this year ## Rising Concerns Over Child Fatalities in the West Bank Ramallah, West Bank – A... read more »

WFP says food supplies to Gaza below targets, urges mor...

WFP says food supplies to Gaza below targets, urges more crossings to open ## Gaza Food Aid Delivery Falls Short, WFP Calls for Increased Access **Gaza City**... read more »

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South Asia

23 people killed in Afghanistan crash

KABUL: An Afghan spokesman says 23 people were killed when a passenger van and a fuel tanker collided in western Afghanistan. Raouf Ahmadi, a spokesman for the provincial police chief in western... read more »

Gunmen kill 15 civilians travelling in central Afg...

Suspected Taliban gunmen stopped two vehicles in central Afghanistan and shot dead 15 passengers at the side of the road, officials said on Friday,... read more »

More cameras on Bahrain’s main roads

MANAMA: Roadway surveillance is to be stepped up in a bid to ensure safety and reduce accidents. More cameras will be installed on main roads across Bahrain to... read more »

“no way” he’ll recognize Israel as a Jewish state ̵...

West Bank – The Palestinian President says there’s “no way” he’ll recognize Israel as a Jewish state and accept just a portion of... read more »

Nepal poll panel prepares final election results

Kathmandu – After one-and-a-half-months, Nepal’s Election Commission has prepared the final results of the Nov 19 Constituent Assembly election,... read more »

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Australian Muslims Wary of Antiterror Initiatives

Australia—After Australian police last week said that they foiled an imminent Islamic State-linked plot to behead members of the public in central Sydney, Prime Minister Tony Abbott promised the... read more »

Australian Muslims Wary of Antiterror Initiatives

Australia—After Australian police last week said that they foiled an imminent Islamic State-linked plot to behead members of the public in central... read more »

Australian Police Kill ‘Known Terror Suspect̵...

Australian police have shot and killed a “known terror suspect” after he stabbed two officers outside a police station in Melbourne. The... read more »

Public beheading fears: Tony Abbott confirms police bel...

Indonesia's President Slams Australia's Abbott over Spying Claims

Fairfax Media understands police will allege that the suspects were planning to snatch and behead a random member of the public, then drape them in the flag of... read more »

Police Arrest 2 Men on Terror Charges in Australia

The 31-year-old brother of Australia’s first suicide bomber is among two men arrested following an Australian Federal Police raid on an Islamic book... read more »

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Europe

Belgium joins South Africas genocide case against Israel at ICJ

Belgium joins South Africas genocide case against Israel at ICJ ## Belgium Enters ICJ Proceedings Supporting South Africa’s Genocide Allegations Against Israel Brussels, Belgium – Belgium has... read more »

India-Russia Friendship Remains Steadfast, Says Pr...

India-Russia Friendship Remains Steadfast, Says Prime Minister Modi New Delhi, December 5, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi has affirmed... read more »

Mad monk with ‘healing powers’ who was pois...

Mad monk with ‘healing powers’ who was poisoned and shot in brutal execution ## The Enigmatic Rise and Violent Fall of Grigori Rasputin St.... read more »

Putin fires nuclear torpedo in second Armageddon test

Putin fires nuclear torpedo in second Armageddon test ## Russia Conducts Underwater Nuclear Weapon System Tests Amid Heightened Tensions **Moscow, Russia** –... read more »

Connolly set to be Ireland’s next president after rival...

Connolly set to be Ireland’s next president after rival concedes defeat ## Connolly Poised for Irish Presidency as Early Results Indicate Decisive... read more »

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Russia

Russia Fires Nuclear-Capable ICBM at Ukraine: A Dangerous Escalat...

On November 21, 2024, Russia launched intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) at Ukraine for the first time during the ongoing conflict. Ukrainian officials confirmed the attack targeted the... read more »

Geopolitical Intrigue and Legal Battles: The High-...

The recent indictment of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in France has stirred global interest, intertwining legal, political, and international business... read more »

Ukraine Launches Major Drone Attack on Moscow and Surro...

In one of the most significant escalations of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Ukrainian forces launched a massive drone attack targeting... read more »

Russia Accuses Ukraine of Striking Third Bridge in Kurs...

On August 19, 2024, Russian authorities reported that Ukrainian forces had struck a third bridge in the Kursk region, intensifying the ongoing conflict... read more »

Intensified Conflict in Eastern Europe: Belarus, Ukrain...

The conflict in Eastern Europe has entered a dangerous new phase, with Belarus deploying nearly a third of its armed forces along its border with Ukraine.... read more »

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North America

USS Lincoln Sailor Reveals Father Detained by ICE Amid Harsh Depl...

Serving far from home aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, Petty Officer Second Class Joshua Aviles reported Saturday that his father had been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs... read more »

Progressive Candidate El-Sayed Faces Uphill Battle...

Abdul El-Sayed, a prominent progressive voice, has secured the Democratic nomination for Michigan’s crucial U.S. Senate seat, setting the stage... read more »

Act of war: Expert rejects Trump rationale for Venezuel...

Act of war: Expert rejects Trump rationale for Venezuela attack **Legal Scholar Condemns U.S. Policy on Venezuela as Unlawful Intervention** A prominent legal... read more »

How Donald Trump launched a new push to amass US govern...

How Donald Trump launched a new push to amass US government data in 2025 **Title: Centralized Data Initiative Sparks Debate Over Efficiency and Privacy... read more »

U.S. Considers Scaling Back Federal Childhood Vaccine R...

The Trump administration is weighing a significant change to national vaccination policy, potentially reducing the number of childhood vaccines formally... read more »

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United States

Jeffrey Epstein files hit deadline for ordered release by DOJ on ...

Jeffrey Epstein files hit deadline for ordered release by DOJ on Friday Epstein Documents Released Following Prolonged DOJ Resistance Washington D.C. – After months of sustained pressure, the... read more »

Trump and Mamdani hope for positive relationship a...

Trump and Mamdani hope for positive relationship after productive meeting Trump Extends Olive Branch to Newly Elected New York City Mayor Mamdani... read more »

Zohran Mamdani Wins New York Mayoral Election — Full Re...

Zohran Mamdani Wins New York City Mayoral Election in Historic Upset By Staff Reporter — November 5, 2025 Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old Democratic... read more »

Zohran Mamdani elected New York mayor vows to serve all...

Zohran Mamdani elected New York mayor vows to serve all communities ## Zohran Mamdani Makes History, Elected Mayor of New York City New York City has elected... read more »

New York mayoral election — Zohran Mamdani in the spotl...

NEW YORK — As polls close across the city, attention in the tightly watched New York City mayoral contest is sharply focused on Democratic nominee Zohran... read more »

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Bolivia: Centrist Paz wins presidency — preliminary results

Bolivia: Centrist Paz wins presidency — preliminary results ## Bolivia Elects Centrist Leader Amidst Economic Uncertainty **La Paz, Bolivia** – Bolivia has elected a centrist president in a... read more »

Brazil: Bus crash kills at least 17 people

Brazil: Bus crash kills at least 17 people **Deadly Bus Accident Claims Lives in Southeastern Brazil** At least seventeen individuals have perished... read more »

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