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Can China make Pakistan and the Taliban friends again?
As China pushes to expand the CPEC, Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions continue to cast a shadow over trilateral diplomacy.
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North Korea’s Kim lauds ‘heroic’ troops deployed with Russia in Ukraine war
Kim Jong Un 'conveyed warm encouragement' to the officers and the soldiers serving in Russia's Kursk region.
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Armed men on motorbikes keep conflict in motion in the Sahel
In Benin and across West Africa, riders viewed with suspicion as motorcycles now synonymous with armed fighters.
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Jake Paul to fight Gervonta Davis, WBA lightweight boxing champ, in Atlanta
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul will face off against Gervonta 'Tank' Davis at State Farm Arena on November 14.
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Xi Jinping makes rare visit to Tibet as 60 years of Chinese rule celebrated
State media reports Chinese leader's arrival in Tibet was greeted with people waving bouquets of flowers and dancing.
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Gaza bodybuilders fight to preserve muscle amid Israel blockade and famine
Athletes train with salvaged gym equipment in a tent, desperately trying to maintain physical strength during a famine.
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Trump has bought more than $100m in bonds in office, disclosure shows
Trump's investments include Meta, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, and T-Mobile, according to filing.
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US health workers implore RFK Jr to ‘stop spreading inaccurate’ information
Some 750 federal health employees signed the letter two weeks after a gunman fired 180 bullets into CDC buildings.
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Brazil’s ex-President Bolsonaro planned asylum in Argentina, police say
Police claim Brazil's ex-President Jair Bolsonaro wrote letter seeking asylum in Argentina amid coup probe.
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‘Moral imperative’: Hundreds of UK business leaders demand action on Israel
More than 700 acclaimed professionals call for arms embargo, sanctions and scrutiny as Gaza faces darkest days.
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Europe must shoulder ‘lion’s share’ of Ukraine’s security, Vance says
US vice president says Europe will be expected to play the 'leading role' in guaranteeing Kyiv's post-war security.
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Netherlands sending 300 troops, Patriot missile systems to Poland
Dutch defence minister announces details of support for Poland as Polish authorities accuse Russia of 'provocation'.
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US warships may reach Venezuela coast by weekend in drug cartel operation
Three US warships to be stationed off the coast of Venezuela in fight against 'narco-terrorists', according to reports.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,274
Here are the key events on day 1,274 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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US court blocks Texas law requiring Ten Commandments in school classrooms
Texas is the third state in the past month to see its requirement to display the commandments struck down in court.
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Texas Republicans approve controversial Trump-backed congressional map
Vote was held after Democrats returned from two-week walkout to block passage.
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US court allows Trump to end temporary protections for 60,000 migrants
Appeals court pauses an order that had protected status for Nepalese, Hondurans and Nicaraguans.
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Israel pounds Gaza, killing 81, as it begins assault to seize Gaza City
Attacks come as Israeli-induced famine grips the besieged Strip amid calls for Israel to accept a mediated truce.
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At least 600 CDC employees being terminated in US, union says
Sackings come as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr pushes to significantly downsize department.
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Authorities arrest 13 suspects over killing of Mexico City officials
Mayor Clara Brugada says 'government will not rest' until justice is served for the killing of two municipal officials.
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