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Al-Assad inner circle plotting Syrian uprisings from Russian exile: Report
Ousted Syrian leader's former spy chief and billionaire cousin scheme to destabilise Syria with armed violence.
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Who controls the Rafah crossing?
Gaza once had seven border crossings to the outside world. Now it has two, and both are blocked by Israel.
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Syria’s Hama full of ‘hope, joy’ one year after al-Assad forces’ exit
Thousands have taken to the streets in the central city, celebrating a new Syria free of al-Assad's reign.
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Eurovision hit by boycotts over Israel’s inclusion
Fans of Europe’s annual song contest are fearing for its future after four countries announced they were boycotting.
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German president visits WWII UK bombing site amid unity against Russia
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier's visit to UK is the first by a German head of state in 27 years.
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Who was Yasser Abu Shabab, the Israel-backed militia leader killed in Gaza?
Yasser Abu Shabab, the leader of an Israeli-backed militia in Gaza has been killed.
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‘Uninterrupted oil shipments’: Key takeaways from Putin-Modi talks in Delhi
More than deals, analysts say, Putin-Modi's bonhomie sends a message that Western efforts to isolate Russia have failed.
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Four killed in ‘drug boat’ attack ordered by US defence chief
The US military says it killed four people in an air strike on a suspected drug boat in in the Eastern Pacific.
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LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 draw
Follow our live build-up, with analysis and all the latest news, ahead of the draw for next year's FIFA World Cup.
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Syrians gather to celebrate first anniversary of Assad’s fall
Tens of thousands of Syrians have gathered in Hama to celebrate the first anniversary of the fall of Bashar al-Assad.
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As Hong Kong reckons with worst fire in decades, many see echoes of 2019
Unresolved anger and mistrust from the 2019 protests have hung over the response to the deadly Tai Po fire.
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Turkiye orders arrest of top-tier footballers, officials in gambling probe
At least 27 top club players are suspected of having bet on matches involving their own teams.
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Abu Shabab’s killing “a heavy hit” to Israeli-backed Gaza gangs
Analyst Muhammad Shehada explains how Yasser Abu Shabab’s death rattles Israel’s proxy gangs in Gaza.
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Iranian delegation in the US for World Cup draw after threatening boycott
Head coach Ghalenoei is part of the delegation attending the draw despite saying they would boycott it over visa issues.
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UNSC delegation meets Lebanon’s Aoun, tours south amid Israeli escalation
Visit comes as Hezbollah leader slams Lebanon's recent civilian-led talks with Israel as a 'free concession'.
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Opening ‘Pandora’s box’: What happens if the US attacks Venezuela?
Experts warn a US strike on Venezuela could trigger instability rather than a peaceful transition.
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MF Husain was forced into exile; now his work finds permanent home in Qatar
Qatar opens Lawh Wa Qalam museum dedicated to India's most famous painter, who was hounded into exile by Hindu right.
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Putin and Modi discuss trade and peace at summit talks in India
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin as talks began on boosting trade.
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Who is Brian Cole, arrested for planting pipe bombs in Washington in 2021?
Cole, a resident of Woodbridge, Virginia, was identified following a long investigation.
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Pakistan seeks new South Asian bloc to cut India out: Will it work?
Pakistan says an emerging three-way cooperation with Bangladesh and China could be 'expanded and duplicated'.
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