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Trump on the future of Gaza: In his own ...

Trump on the future of Gaza: In his own words

Trump on the future of Gaza: In his own words **Title: Trump Outlines Post-Conflict Vision for Gaza Strip** Former President Donald Trump has recently articulated his vision for the future of the Gaza Strip, offering a glimpse into how his administration might approach the region in the event of a... read more »

Gazas ceasefire moves to next phase, but...

Gazas ceasefire moves to next phase, but is it working?

Gazas ceasefire moves to next phase, but is it working? **Gaza Ceasefire Transitioning Amidst Compliance Concerns** Washington D.C. – The United States government has announced the progression of the Gaza ceasefire to its second phase, a development met with cautious optimism amidst lingering... read more »

Irans protests come after waves of unres...

Irans protests come after waves of unrest, spanning years

Irans protests come after waves of unrest, spanning years **Title: Echoes of Discontent: Examining the Trajectory of Iranian Protests** Recent demonstrations sweeping across Iran have drawn global attention, prompting scrutiny of the underlying causes and potential ramifications for the... read more »

With smiling selfies and K-pop jam sessi...

With smiling selfies and K-pop jam session, Japan and China woo South Korea

With smiling selfies and K-pop jam session, Japan and China woo South Korea **South Korea Navigates Shifting Geopolitical Tides Amidst Regional Rivalries** Seoul – South Korea finds itself in a precarious position, strategically located between two major economic and political powers, China and... read more »

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Kobane: Syrian Kurds ‘launch operation against IS’

Fighting has continued overnight around the Syrian border town of Kobane, with reports of Kurdish forces launching an operation against Islamic State At least 12 people were killed in protests by... read more »

Egypt: Army offensive kills 16 militants in Sinai

El-ARISH, Egypt: Egyptian military officials say troops have killed 16 members of an al-Qaida-inspired militant group in the restive Sinai... read more »

China sacks 160,000 government employees who did not ex...

BEIJING – China has taken 160,000 “phantom” government staff off its official payroll who were receiving salaries despite not doing any work. A total... read more »

Nepal bus crash kills 29 people and injures dozens

An overloaded bus in western Nepal has fallen off a road and plunged into a gorge, killing 29 and injuring dozens, the BBC reported. Most of the passengers in... read more »

Islamic State video shows beheading of British hostage ...

LONDON: British taxi driver Alan Henning, who skipped Christmas with his family to raise funds to purchase ambulances and medical equipment and join an aid... read more »

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UN Security Council extends sanctions on Liberia

UN Security Council extends sanctions on Liberia

United Nations – The UN Security Council Tuesday extended by another year the sanctions on Liberia in connection with the country’s civil war. In an adopted resolution, the council... read more »

UN chief concerned over religious violence in Syria

UN chief concerned over religious violence in Syri...

United Nations – UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon expressed concern over the targeting of people based on their religion, community or ethnic... read more »

Several dead in Iraq bomb blast

Several dead in Iraq bomb blast

A car bomb near a cafe in central Iraq has killed at least eight people in the latest in a series of attacks. Monday’s blast in the town of Buhriz,... read more »

Saudi militants behind attack on Defence Ministry: Yeme...

Saudi militants behind attack on Defence Ministry: Yemen

Saudi militants were behind the massive car bombing and assault on Yemen’s military headquarters that killed more than 50 people, including an Indian nurse... read more »

Probe human rights abuses in Cote d’Ivoire: UN

Probe human rights abuses in Cote d'Ivoire: UN

United Nations – The UN Friday called for investigations into serious human rights abuses committed in Cote d’Ivoire by the Dozo, traditional... read more »

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UN Security Council extends sanctions on Liberia

Pakistan opposes new permanent seats in UNSC

Islamabad – Pakistan has opposed the creation of new permanent seats in the 15-member UN Security Council during the two-day UN General Assembly debate on Security Council reform. “There... read more »

New Pak Taliban chief’s appointment was backed by Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Omar

New Pak Taliban chief’s appointment was backed by ...

Islamabad – New Pakistani Taliban chief Mullah Fazlullah’s appointment has been allegedly backed by Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Mohammad... read more »

Nawaz Sharif to appoint new Pak army chief on Nov. 28

Nawaz Sharif to appoint new Pak army chief on Nov. 28

Islamabad – Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will make a decision regarding the appointment of new army chief on November 28, an official... read more »

Violence in Bangladesh over crackdown on opposition

Violence in Bangladesh over crackdown on opposition

Dhaka – Demonstrators and police clashed in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka and elsewhere in the country after six senior opposition figures were... read more »

Brisk start to voting in Maldives presidential poll

Brisk start to voting in Maldives presidential poll

Male – Hundreds of people lined up outside polling stations in over 200 islands to elect a new president for the Maldives here Saturday. As many as 470... read more »

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Iran protests live: Tehran says its prepared for any move by Trump

Iran protests live: Tehran says its prepared for any move by Trump **Iran Dismisses U.S. Military Option, Asserting Readiness for All Contingencies** Tehran – As regional tensions simmer,... read more »

Australia captain, womens cricket great Alyssa Healy to retire

Australia captain, womens cricket great Alyssa Healy to retire **Healy Announces Retirement, Marking End of an Era for Australian Women’s Cricket** Sydney, Australia – Alyssa Healy,... read more »

Khobragade on immigration watch list, faces arrest in U.S.

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... read more »

Colombian held for plotting to kill Venezuelan president

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... read more »

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

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... read more »