World
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UN calls on Guinea to lift opposition ban ahead elections
The United Nations has urged Guinea’s military authorities to remove restrictions on political parties and media outlets ahead of elections scheduled for December. UN High Commissioner…
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Japan cancels Africa exchange programme after immigration backlash
Japan’s international aid agency has cancelled a cultural exchange initiative with African nations following a wave of false claims that it was tied to immigration. The…
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US orders agencies to prepare for mass sack as shutdown nears
The White House on Thursday escalated tensions over a looming US government shutdown, directing federal agencies to prepare for potential mass firings under President Donald Trump’s…
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Taiwan barrier lake collapse kills 14, over 150 missing
At least 14 people were killed and 152 remain missing in Taiwan after a barrier lake in eastern Hualien County burst on Tuesday, unleashing a torrent…
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Three die, as gunman kills self in Texas immigration facility shooting
At least three people were killed and one wounded after a gunman opened fire Wednesday morning at a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility…
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Iran president accuses Israel, US, Europe of violating int’l law in UN speech
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday used his address at the United Nations General Assembly in New York to accuse Israel, the United States, and European…
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Four perish, dozens injured as Ladakh protests turn deadly
At least four people were killed and dozens injured Wednesday after protesters demanding statehood for Ladakh clashed with police in the Himalayan region, officials and…
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Trump mocks UN in fiery return to General Assembly
United States President Donald Trump returned to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday with a blistering attack on the institution, accusing it of failing to…
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Typhoon Ragasa triggers mass evacuations in China, closures in Hong Kong
Hong Kong closed schools and cancelled hundreds of flights on Tuesday as Super Typhoon Ragasa swept across the South China Sea, with authorities warning of one…
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UN, AU, EU renew pledge for peace, development in Africa
BY JENNIFER EZIMAKOR The United Nations, African Union (AU) and European Union (EU) have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing peace and sustainable development across Africa, vowing…
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Peru protests enter second day as violence escalates in Lima
Anti-government protests in Peru’s capital spilled into a second day on Sunday, with hundreds of demonstrators clashing with police in downtown Lima. At least 18 people,…
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Italian workers’ strike over Gaza sparks nationwide disruptions
Thousands of protesters and striking workers demanding solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza brought much of Italy to a standstill on Monday, with demonstrations spilling into streets,…
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Kim says no talks with US unless nuclear demands end
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un says he still holds “good memories” of former U.S. President Donald Trump, but made clear he will never abandon his nuclear…
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Canada, UK, Australia formally recognize Palestinian state
Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia have formally recognized a Palestinian state, joining 147 United Nations member states and aligning themselves with France and other European…
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Corruption: Thousands march in Philippines over ghost flood projects
Tens of thousands of Filipinos marched through Manila on Sunday in one of the country’s largest demonstrations in years, protesting a ballooning corruption scandal tied to…
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Netanyahu debunks Israeli link to Charlie Kirk’s assassination
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday denounced speculation that Israel was tied to the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, calling the allegation a “monstrous…
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WHO confirms 31 deaths in Congo Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that 31 people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo amid the country’s first Ebola outbreak in three…
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US-UK sign $339bn investment deal to create 15,000 jobs in Britain
Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday announced a landmark £250 billion ($338.8 billion) investment agreement between the US and UK, calling it the largest of its…
