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US faces war crime allegation for disguising aircraft in drug boat attack

US faces war crime allegation for disguising aircraft in drug boat attack **US Military Under Scrutiny Following Allegations of Deceptive Aircraft Markings in Counter-Narcotics Operation** Washington D.C. – The United States military is facing intense scrutiny following a report alleging the use... read more »

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Venezuelan opposition leader meets with Pope Leo before Trump visit

Venezuelan opposition leader meets with Pope Leo before Trump visit **Venezuelan Opposition Leader Seeks Vatican Support Amidst Political Tensions** Vatican City – In a move signaling the escalating political tensions within Venezuela, opposition leader María Corina Machado recently held a... read more »

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U.S. plane used in boat strike was made to look like civilian aircraft

U.S. plane used in boat strike was made to look like civilian aircraft **Dispute Arises Over Aircraft Disguise in Maritime Operation** Washington D.C. – The legality of a recent U.S. military operation is under scrutiny following revelations that an aircraft involved was deliberately disguised to... read more »

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Trump announces 25 percent tariff on countries that trade with Iran

Trump announces 25 percent tariff on countries that trade with Iran **U.S. Imposes New Trade Restrictions Amidst Heightened Tensions with Iran** Washington – The United States has announced the implementation of a 25 percent tariff on goods imported from countries that maintain trade relations... read more »

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powerful earthquake hits off eastern Indonesia

JAKARTA, INDONESIA — A strong earthquake hit off the coast of eastern Indonesia’s Sulawesi island on Wednesday, causing panic among residents, but there were no immediate reports of injuries... read more »

Obama defends Iranian nuclear deal against 'tough talk and bluster'

Obama ready to authorize air strikes on ISIS in Sy...

President Obama reportedly is prepared to expand airstrikes against the Islamic State into Syria and broaden the campaign against the group in Iraq,... read more »

Africa: Briefing Security Council, Senior Officials Urg...

The Security Council today expressed its commitment to consider and use the tools of the United Nations system to ensure that warning signals about potential... read more »

Pope Francis to take message of peace to Korea on first...

Pope Francis’ five-day visit to South Korea will be the first time in a quarter-century that a pope has been on the divided Korean peninsula, and the... read more »

9 killed in heavy rains in southwest China

At least nine people were killed and 11 others went missing after heavy rains lashed southwest China for the last two days. Nine deaths were reported in Xishui... read more »

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South Korea and US working on rocky relationship

South Korea and US working on rocky relationship ## Navigating a Tightrope: South Korea Balances Alliance with US Amidst Evolving Geopolitical Landscape Seoul – South Korea finds itself at a... read more »

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Video: Trump predicts trade deal with China ahead of APEC meeting with Xi ## Trade Tensions Thaw? Trump Expresses Optimism for China Deal Ahead of... read more »

US allies seek to keep Trump “invested” in Asia trip ta...

US allies seek to keep Trump “invested” in Asia trip talks ## Asian Nations Strategize to Reinforce Strategic Value to the United States Amidst Shifting... read more »

Japan Welcomes First Female Prime Minister: Sanae Takai...

Tokyo – In a momentous shift for Japan’s political landscape, Sanae Takaichi has been sworn in as the nation’s first female Prime Minister,... read more »

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

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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 »

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Chinese man jailed for 13 years for eating tigers

BEIJING – A Chinese man has been jailed for 13 years for buying and eating endangered tigers and making wine made out of their blood, state media reported. The man, identified as a rich... read more »

Six nurses killed in latest attack on Chinese medi...

BEIJING: Seven people, including six nurses, were stabbed to death at a hospital dormitory in northern China on Thursday, the official Xinhua news... read more »

9 killed in landslides in southwest China

Nine people have been killed inlandslides that struck southwest China’s Yunnan province last week. Nine people were buried as the disasterhit Xiaoxin... read more »

4 schoolchildren killed in China knife attack

BEIJING: Four primary schoolchildren were killed in a knife attack by a man in south China’s Guangxi autonomous region, the latest such incident in the... read more »

The number of victims of terrorist attacks Sunday in Xi...

Chinese authorities announced that as a result of the terrorist attacks in the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region on Sunday, September 21 killed 50 people.... read more »

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Japan raises defence spending budget

Japan seeking US assistance to obtain counter cyberattack capabil...

Tokyo – Japan is reportedly seeking to curb the increased cyberattacks on the nation’s government systems and in a bid to have the ability to counter the attacks by a foreign nation, it is... read more »

Thai opposition to boycott 2 February elections as mass protests continue

Thai opposition to boycott 2 February elections as...

London – The main opposition party in Thailand has announced it will boycott snap elections set for 2 February. Democrat Party leader Abhisit... read more »

Taiwan court suspends trial of ailing ex-president

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Taipei – A Taiwanese court has suspended the trial of former president Chen Shui-bian on the ground that he is suffering from depression, dementia and... read more »

Singapore man jailed for three years for cyber-stalking

Singapore man jailed for three years for cyber-stalking

Singapore – A man in Singapore was sentenced to three years in jail Friday for cyber-stalking US singer Leandra Ramm for six years from 2005 to... read more »

North Korea threatens to attack South Korea

North Korea threatens to attack South Korea

Seoul – North Korea has threatened to attack South Korea without any advance notice, responding to anti-Pyongyang rallies on the second death anniversary... read more »

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Israel imposes new Gaza aid restrictions, keeps Rafah crossing cl...

Gaza / Jerusalem –Israel has imposed new restrictions on humanitarian aid entering the Gaza Strip and kept the Rafah border crossing with Egypt closed, intensifying strain on the fragile... read more »

Israel confirms transfer of 4 more bodies from Gaz...

Jerusalem / Gaza – Israel has confirmed the transfer of four more bodies of deceased captives from Gaza, handed over to the International... read more »

Syria’s new leader visits Moscow for talks with P...

Moscow, Russia — October 15, 2025: In a historic diplomatic shift, Syria’s transitional President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in Moscow on Wednesday for his... read more »

Israel and Hamas Reach Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

In a significant development, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire aimed at ending the 15-month-long conflict in Gaza. The agreement, brokered by... read more »

Bashar Al-Assad’s Fall After 14 Years of Civil Wa...

Damascus : The fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad after 14 years of a devastating civil war marks a turning point in the nation’s tumultuous history... read more »

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Hasina's party fears Zia will change Bangladesh's name

Hasina’s party fears Zia will change Bangladesh’s nam...

Dhaka – Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s party has said that opposition leader Khaleda Zia may change the country’s name in case she returns to power. The apprehension was... read more »

Explosives found outside Musharraf's house

Explosives found outside Musharraf’s house

Islamabad – Explosives were recovered from the vicinity of former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf’s farmhouse Monday, a media report... read more »

Bangladesh Polls: Conundrum of compromise or credibilit...

Bangladesh Polls: Conundrum of compromise or credibility

By Ashok Dixit New Delhi – Bangladesh goes to polls on January 5 under a multi-party interim government formed by the ruling Awami League, but several... read more »

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Musharraf says Pak army firmly behind him against 'vendetta' treason case

Islamabad – Pakistan’s former President General Pervez Musharraf has denounced treason charges against him as a “vendetta”, saying that... read more »

Bangladesh PM Hasina unveils party manifesto

Bangladesh PM Hasina unveils party manifesto

Dhaka – Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Saturday unveiled the Awami League’s manifesto for the upcoming parliamentary elections, and... read more »

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

Australia ramps up sanctions against Russia

Australia has ratcheted up sanctions against Russia in line with the United States and European Union in response to Russian soldiers openly violating Ukraine sovereignty. Prime Minister Tony Abbott... read more »

Australians mourn victims of downed Malaysian jet

CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s prime minister said Thursday that those responsible for shooting down the Malaysian airliner over Ukraine will... read more »

Australia gets approval to send armed officers to MH17 ...

AUSTRALIA has won approval to send elite armed officers to protect investigative teams in their efforts to scour the Malaysia Airlines crash site for human... read more »

WikiLeaks reveals Australian gagging order over politic...

A sweeping gagging order issued in Australia to block reporting of any bribery allegations involving several international political leaders in the region... read more »

Australia gives $4.7 million for Gaza relief

The Australian government is providing five million Australian dollars (4.7 million $) in urgent humanitarian assistance to Gaza, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop... read more »

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Dutch voters hit polls as immigration fears propel far right towa...

Dutch voters hit polls as immigration fears propel far right towards power ## Immigration Debate Dominates Dutch Elections as Right-Wing Parties Gain Traction **The Hague, Netherlands** – Dutch... read more »

Nicolas Sarkozy Begins Five-Year Prison Sentence f...

Paris –  In a historic and dramatic turn of events, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has begun serving a five-year prison sentence... read more »

Doubts emerge over Trump-Putin Budapest summit

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Doubts emerge over Trump-Putin Budapest summit ## US Concerns Mount as Kremlin Signals No Shift in Ukraine Stance **Moscow, Russia** – Amidst swirling... read more »

Germany plan to deport Syrians seen as purely ‘sy...

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Germany plan to deport Syrians seen as purely ‘symbolic’ ## Germany Considers Expedited Deportations to Syria Amidst Ongoing Humanitarian... read more »

France: Louvre on lockdown after jewel robbery

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France: Louvre on lockdown after jewel robbery **Louvre Remains Shuttered as Manhunt Intensifies for Jewel Thieves** Paris – The Louvre Museum remained... read more »

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Disgraced peer Michelle Mone snaps up £10m Florida pad despite £1...

Disgraced peer Michelle Mone snaps up £10m Florida pad despite £122m PPE scandal ## Mone’s Florida Property Acquisition Under Scrutiny Amid PPE Dispute **Miami, FL** – Baroness Michelle... read more »

Canadian ad featuring Reagan on tariffs derails US...

Canadian ad featuring Reagan on tariffs derails US trade talks ## US-Canada Trade Negotiations Stalled Amid Dispute Over Provincial... read more »

US and Belize sign ‘safe third country’ agreement for a...

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US and Belize sign ‘safe third country’ agreement for asylum seekers ## US Expands Migrant Deportation Strategy with Belize Agreement **Washington D.C.**... read more »

I’m a New Yorker who visited Boston for the first...

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I’m a New Yorker who visited Boston for the first time. These 10 things surprised me about the city. ## Boston Offers a Distinctly Different Urban... read more »

Germany news: Berlin to buy more jets from US, media sa...

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Germany news: Berlin to buy more jets from US, media say ## Germany Eyes US-Made F-35 Fighter Jets in Defense Modernization Push Berlin – Germany is... read more »

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‘No Kings’ anti-Trump protests underway across US

‘No Kings’ anti-Trump protests underway across US ## Demonstrations Erupt Nationwide Amidst National Guard Deployment and Political Tensions Across the United States, widespread... read more »

‘No Kings’ anti-Trump protests underwa...

‘No Kings’ anti-Trump protests underway across US ## National Guard Deployment Looms as “No Kings” Protests Gather Momentum... read more »

Bolton in court to face charges of mishandling classifi...

Bolton in court to face charges of mishandling classified documents **Bolton Indicted on Charges of Classified Information Mishandling** Washington D.C. –... read more »

New York mayoral candidates clash on Gaza during televi...

New York mayoral candidates clash on Gaza during televised debate ## Gaza Conflict Emerges as Flashpoint in New York Mayoral Debate New York City’s... read more »

Where Wall Street stands on the NYC mayoral race, and h...

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Where Wall Street stands on the NYC mayoral race, and how that could shift closer to Election Day New York City Mayoral candidates Andrew Cuomo and Zohran... read more »

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Brit cyclist lost in jungle with no food or water after crucial mistake

Brit cyclist lost in jungle with no food or water after crucial mistake **British Cyclist Recounts Harrowing Jungle Ordeal in Northern Thailand** Chiang Mai, Thailand – A 63-year-old... read more »

Security Council LIVE: Attacks against Ukrainian civilians unacceptable, unjustifiable and...

Security Council LIVE: Attacks against Ukrainian civilians unacceptable, unjustifiable and must stop, says UN **Title: Security Council Convenes Emergency Session to Address Escalating... read more »

Beyond GDP economists push for clearer metrics on wellbeing, sustainability

Beyond GDP economists push for clearer metrics on wellbeing, sustainability **Rethinking Progress: Experts Advocate for Holistic Economic Metrics at UN Geneva** **Geneva, Switzerland** –... read more »

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World News in Brief: Ending famine, refugee solidarity in Kenya, Ukraine civilian casualties update **Global Humanitarian Crisis Demands End to Conflict-Driven Famine** The international... read more »

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Gaza: Storms worsen already dire humanitarian situation, UN warns **Gaza Faces Heightened Humanitarian Crisis as Winter Storms Disrupt Aid Efforts** The Gaza Strip is grappling with a deepening... read more »