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Qatar PM to meet Israel, US intel chiefs on new Gaza captives deal
CIA, Mossad heads to meet in Europe with Qatar officials to broker second captives-for-prisoners exchange and truce.
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Pacific island Tuvalu votes as ties with Taiwan in spotlight
Poll in nation threatened by climate change closely watched as China and the United State vie for influence in region.
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Has Israel realised that it can’t ‘eradicate’ Hamas?
Israel vowed to eliminate Hamas, but now the group has resurfaced in northern Gaza after 112 days of war.
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Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 112
An Israeli attack killed 20 waiting on aid in Gaza, heavy fighting is under way at hospitals.
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In Hong Kong, decades of wealth gains evaporate on China’s watch
Hong Kong's stock market is lower today than it was in 1997 when the territory returned to Chinese sovereignty.
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‘Too much poison’: Attacks on Indian Muslims grow after Ram temple ceremony
As India marks Republic Day, many fear the dawn of a new nation where minorities are made to feel like 'rubbish'.
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Rohingya refugees in Indonesia still hope for a better future
On the beach and in a car park, Rohingya refugees are taking shelter wherever they can amid a hostile reception in Aceh.
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Alabama carries out first US execution by asphyxiation with nitrogen gas
Convicted murderer Kenneth Smith, who survived an earlier execution attempt by lethal injection, was killed on Thursday.
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Toppled statues, protests: Australia marks contentious national holiday
Thousands join marches in major cities amid growing debate over holiday once known for barbecues and beach trips.
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Mali’s military rulers scrap peace deal with separatist rebels
Military leaders say Algiers Accord cancelled with 'immediate effect' due to signatories not upholding commitments.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 702
As the war enters its 702nd day, these are the main developments.
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These Filipinos paid thousands for a job in Poland. Now they feel cheated
Two-part Al Jazeera investigation reveals claims of deception by recruiters working across multiple countries.
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Families of Israeli captives deny leaking Netanyahu Qatar tape
In leaked audio, Israeli PM is heard criticising Doha in its role in negotiating the release of captives held by Hamas.
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Israeli forces open fire during aid distribution
At least 20 people were killed and 150 wounded as Israeli tanks fired shells and live rounds at people in northern Gaza
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Hamas blasts Israel’s plan to create buffer zone in Gaza as a ‘crime’
Israel is reportedly working to establish a 1km-wide 'security belt' around the Gaza Strip amid disapproval from the US.
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Why is Canada asking Palestinians to list scars on Gaza visa applications?
Canada's new temporary visa programme boasts strict requirements for Palestinians hoping to flee Israel's war in Gaza.
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Former Trump aide Navarro sentenced to four months for contempt of Congress
Peter Navarro is the second Trump aide convicted of contempt of Congress charges.
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Is Israel’s war on Gaza a watershed moment in history?
The Israeli military carries out unprecedented slaughter of Palestinians in Gaza while the world watches on.
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US and Iraq agree to start talks to end presence of US-led coalition
Defense Secretary Austin says talks will take place as part of a military commission that was agreed upon in 2023.
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Top French court rejects large parts of controversial immigration bill
The court rejected measures that toughen access to social benefits, family reunification, and immigration quotas.
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