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Near-blind Rohingya refugee dies after US agents left him far from home
Nurul Amin Shah Alam, 56, was a nearly blind Rohingya refugee from Rakhine state in Myanmar, family members said.
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Germany’s Merz eyes business opportunities at Chinese tech hub in Hangzhou
German chancellor visits eastern city, home to AI firm DeepSeek and e-commerce giant Alibaba, with business leaders.
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Israel carries out military incursion into Syria’s Quneitra in the Golan
The Syrian government and Druze factions carry out their first prisoner swap in Suwayda since deadly clashes in July.
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Bill and Hillary Clinton set for Epstein deposition: What to know
Hillary is scheduled to testify on Thursday, February 26, followed by Bill Clinton on Friday, February 27.
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US, Ukraine to meet in Geneva as Russia attacks Kyiv with missiles, drones
Kyiv hopes progress in talks in Geneva will pave the way for a direct meeting between Russian and Ukrainian leaders.
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US, Ukraine to meet in Geneva as Russia hits cities with missiles, drones
Kyiv hopes progress in talks in Geneva will pave the way for a direct meeting between Russian and Ukrainian leaders.
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Syria confirms ‘mass escape’ from camp housing relatives of ISIL fighters
Official says relatives of ISIL escaped from al-Hol following the SDF's withdrawal from the camp last month.
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Syria confirms ‘mass escape’ from camp housing relatives of ISIL fighters
Official says relatives of ISIL escaped from al-Hol following the SDF's withdrawal from the camp last month.
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How higher gold prices are affecting zakat calculations this Ramadan
Zakat is an obligatory charity in Islam, intended to purify wealth and promote economic equality.
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How higher gold prices are affecting zakat calculations this Ramadan
Zakat is an obligatory charity in Islam, intended to purify wealth and promote economic equality.
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Ramadan in Iraq’s Mosul: Living traditions between past and present
Mosul revives Ramadan traditions, markets and storytelling as worship, games and charity return after years of war.
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Ramadan in Iraq’s Mosul: Living traditions between past and present
Mosul revives Ramadan traditions, markets and storytelling as worship, games and charity return after years of war.
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UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson talks up US State Department visit
Robinson is notorious in the UK where he has been accused of promoting hatred against Muslims and migrants.
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UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson talks up US State Department visit
Robinson is notorious in the UK where he has been accused of promoting hatred against Muslims and migrants.
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Hong Kong appeals court overturns Jimmy Lai’s fraud conviction
Surprise ruling comes weeks after the media mogul was convicted and jailed for 20 years on national security charges.
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US-Iran talks live: Nuclear talks kick off in Geneva amid tensions
Third round of indirect negotiations takes place amid a massive US military build-up in the Middle East.
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un warns South Korea, says US should end hostility
Kim emphasised that Pyongyang intends to cement its position on the global stage through its nuclear capabilities.
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US to allow Venezuelan oil sales to Cuba as alarm grows in the Caribbean
US eases oil embargo on Cuba as Caribbean neighbours warn worsening humanitarian crisis could destabilise region.
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Trump says lawmakers Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib should be removed from US
US President Donald Trump lashed out at two congresswomen after their protests during his State of the Union address.
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Six seats, big goals: What’s next for Bangladesh’s student-led NCP party?
From leading historic uprising to being junior partner in opposition alliance - the nascent party looks for a foothold.
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