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Sri Lanka’s former intelligence chief arrested over 2019 Easter attacks
Investigators say Suresh Sallay aided and conspired in the deadly Easter Sunday attacks that killed nearly 300 people.
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Key takeaways from Trump’s State of the Union speech
Trump's hardline stance on Iran and nuclear weapons, alongside foreign policy moves, dominate key moments of his speech.
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Trump says US has received 80m barrels of Venezuelan oil; 3rd tanker seized
US forces have 'captured' a third oil tanker in the Indian Ocean weeks after it reportedly left Venezuelan waters.
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Modi in Israel live: India’s PM to meet Netanyahu, address Knesset
Modi will mark his second visit to Israel with the two countries having deepened ties under the Hindu nationalist PM.
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India’s Modi visits Israel: What’s on the agenda, and why it matters
India's prime minister is expected to discuss upgrading security and economic agreements amid rising regional tensions.
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Trump contradicts Witkoff over Iran nuclear bomb claims
In his State of the Union address, US President Trump reiterated claims the US “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear programme.
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Tokyo protests as China blocks ‘dual-use’ exports to 20 Japanese companies
China's Commerce Ministry says the move against Japanese firms will prevent the remilitarisation of Japan.
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Donald Trump heckled during State of the Union
Donald Trump has sparked uproar during his State of the Union address after asking lawmakers to prove loyalty to the US.
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Iran’s FM says deal with US ‘within reach’; Trump says he prefers diplomacy
Foreign Minister Araghchi's remarks ahead of Geneva talks come as second US aircraft carrier heads towards Middle East.
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Children among 16 killed in car crash in southern Yemen
A bus collided with a truck in Yemen's second-deadliest traffic accident in recent years, and the worst so far in 2026.
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Children among 16 killed in car crash in southern Yemen
A bus collided with a truck in Yemen's second-deadliest traffic accident in recent years, and the worst so far in 2026.
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Lawmaker ejected during Trump’s State of the Union address
Democrat Al Green was ejected from US President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address over protest sign.
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Lawmaker ejected during Trump’s State of the Union address
Democrat Al Green was ejected from US President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address over protest sign.
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Aid groups petition Israeli Supreme Court as Gaza, West Bank work ban nears
Israel has ordered 37 aid groups to halt operations in war-torn Gaza, as well as occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.
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Aid groups petition Israeli Supreme Court as Gaza, West Bank work ban nears
Israel has ordered 37 aid groups to halt operations in war-torn Gaza, as well as occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.
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Bolivia revives anti-drug alliance after nearly 18-year break with US
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has moved to restore diplomatic ties with the US and cooperate with the DEA.
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Bolivia revives anti-drug alliance after nearly 18-year break with US
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has moved to restore diplomatic ties with the US and cooperate with the DEA.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,462
These are the key developments from day 1,462 of Russia's war on Ukraine.
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Suspect, four victims dead after stabbing attack in US state of Washington
A 32-year-old suspect stabbed four people to death before being shot by a sheriff’s deputy near Tacoma, Washington.
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US Department of Justice sues UCLA over anti-Semitism allegations
Trump administration has sought to penalise pro-Palestine political activity and deport foreign-born student activists.
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