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Why does Israel keep launching attacks in Syria?
Israel launched two of its largest and deadliest strikes on Syria in the past week, promising even more attacks.
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What’s behind the latest US sanctions on Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa?
Have sanctions ever achieved much in Zimbabwe, and how do they affect the country's economy?
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Kuwait voters head to polls to pick new parliament
An estimated 835,000 Kuwaitis are eligible to vote in first elections under new emir, Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad Al Sabah.
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Russian drones hit residential buildings in Ukraine’s Kharkiv
Ukrainian officials say rescue workers are among four killed as wave of Shahed drones hits border city.
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Ethiopia’s army accused of committing war crimes in Amhara region
Human Rights Watch urges UN to launch a probe into the 'summary killings' carried out by government forces in January.
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A year of living less dangerously? Finland’s first 12 months in NATO
Finland's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine has been to move away from its policy of self-reliance.
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Israel strike that killed 106 people in Gaza ‘apparent war crime’: Probe
Human Rights Watch says 54 children among dead in 'unlawful' attack on residential building on October 31.
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Shutdown threat: When has Israel targeted Al Jazeera before?
Netanyahu has repeatedly called to shut down Al Jazeera in Israel, while the Israeli army has attacked its reporters.
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Huge protests across Israel are telling Netanyahu to leave, will it happen?
As ceasefire talks with Hamas drag on, thousands of Israelis are calling for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to go.
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Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 181
Global outrage and pressure on Israel following an attack that killed seven World Central Kitchen workers in Gaza.
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Rescue workers killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine’s Kharkiv
Ukrainian officials say wave of Shahed drone strikes on border city injured at least 12 people.
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UK’s Rishi Sunak faces growing pressure to stop arms sales to Israel
Political pressure on PM to halt arms exports to Israel grows after seven aid workers were killed in an air attack.
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Israel’s Gantz challenges Netanyahu with call for election amid Gaza war
Polls suggest Gantz's party would come top in any election, making him favourite to take over Benjamin Netanyahu as PM.
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Myanmar deaths from mines, ordnance tripled in 2023: UN
UN children's agency says more than 20 percent of the victims were children.
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India’s electoral bonds laundry: ‘Corrupt’ firms paid parties, got cleansed
From PM Modi's BJP to the opposition Trinamool Congress, parties gained from donations that activists say were dubious.
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Tonga ministers quit amid standoff with powerful monarch
Crisis erupted last month after King Tupou VI abruptly withdrew 'confidence and consent' for three ministries.
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Majority in Southeast Asia would choose China over US, survey suggests
Survey by Singapore-based think tank points to Beijing’s growing influence in the region.
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‘Not good enough’: Australian PM slams explanation for aid workers’ killing
Australian leader says he demanded 'full accountability' for Australian's killing in call with Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Media feel pressure to tell ‘positive’ China story as party tightens grip
State-linked Sixth Tone news outlet, known for its coverage of socioeconomic issues, comes under scrutiny.
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Taiwan says 1,000 injured in earthquake, rescue efforts focus on Hualien
The quake struck on Wednesday morning and was the strongest to hit the island in 25 years.
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