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500,000 Afghans leave Iran in a month amid deportation crackdown
The UN says almost half a million Afghans have left Iran in a month, as authorities continue a mass deportation drive.
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Acropolis closes as Greece sizzles under another severe heatwave
Scorching heat forces closure of the iconic site amid severe weather warnings and fire risks across the country.
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Nearly half a million Afghans return from Iran after crackdown
UN warns that mass Afghan returns from Iran risk deepening instability in a nation already grappling with severe crises.
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Five Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza as pressure mounts for ceasefire
At least 887 Israeli soldiers have been killed in 21-month Gaza war, which has left at least 57,523 Palestinians dead.
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In Armenia, a bitter dispute escalates between PM Pashinyan and the Church
Church decries 'anti-clerical campaign' after premier alleged that Catholicos fathered a child and backed a coup plot.
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Poland imposes controls on Germany, Lithuania borders to check migration
Polish government says step aimed to check migrants more thoroughly amid public concerns over immigration.
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Netanyahu, Trump discuss forced transfer of Palestinians out of Gaza
Both tout controversial proposal to push Palestinians, who are being bombed and displaced by Israel, to other countries.
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How strong is US manufacturing, as Trump’s tariff deadline looms?
The US is the world’s second-largest manufacturer after China, adding $2.9 trillion to the global economy.
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The US asked Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah. How did Lebanon respond?
The Lebanese presidency handed a reply to US Special Envoy Tom Barrack on Monday over Hezbollah's disarmament.
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Three charged after protest at Israeli-owned restaurant in Australia
Trio charged with assault and other offences after incident at restaurant in Melbourne.
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Texas floods: How rumour of two girls rescued from tree set off false hopes
False claims of a miraculous Texas flood rescue went viral but were disproven, emphasising journalism's role in crises.
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Russia probes ex-minister’s death as body found hours after sacking
Roman Starovoit was found dead near his car in Moscow region hours after President Putin dismissed him.
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Is Pakistan’s messaging on India convincing anyone?
Journalist Sreenivasan Jain asks Pakistani MP Hina Rabbani Khar whether Islamabad's messaging is falling short.
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Is India really winning the narrative war with Pakistan?
Journalist Sreenivasan Jain speaks with Indian MP Milind Deora about India's campaign to isolate Pakistan.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,230
Here are the key events on day 1,230 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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US to send more weapons to Ukraine, Trump says
US president says Ukraine must be able to defend itself and is 'getting hit very hard'.
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In Taiwan, migrants flee oppressive workplaces for life on the periphery
The island's population of undocumented migrants has doubled since 2021 amid concerns about rigid broker system.
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Donald Trump threatens ‘un-American’ BRICS countries with 10 percent tariff
Brazilian President Lula responded to Trump's tariff threats by saying the world does not 'want an emperor'.
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Epstein had no ‘client list’, died by suicide, US Justice Department says
Admission about sex offender signals a retreat from narrative once pushed by President Trump’s administration.
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Trump ramps up trade war with tariff blitz targeting 14 countries
Trump threatens to impose tariffs of 25-40 percent from August 1 unless countries make concessions on trade.
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