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Four Israeli soldiers released by Hamas from Gaza as part of ceasefire deal

Sat, 01/25/2025 - 10:10
Israel is expected to release dozens of Palestinians held in Israeli jails as part of the ceasefire deal.

Protests in Slovakia after Prime Minister Fico tilts towards Russia

Sat, 01/25/2025 - 09:32
Massive turnout in nationwide rallies, as Fico brandishes intel report alleging 'coup d’etat' in league with foreigners.

Spain plans 100% house tax on foreigners: Will it fix the housing crisis?

Sat, 01/25/2025 - 09:26
Socialist PM Sanchez announces several measures, including 100 percent tax on foreigners, to tackle the housing crisis.

US hits record arms sales in 2024 driven by Ukraine demand

Sat, 01/25/2025 - 08:58
US arms export growth was driven by countries seeking to replenish weapons stocks that were donated to Ukraine.

Philippines stops research survey in disputed sea amid China’s ‘harassment’

Sat, 01/25/2025 - 08:17
Several Chinese coastguard vessels accused of making 'aggressive manoeuvres' towards Philippine fisheries boats.

Between bombs and books: The lasting impact of war on Lebanese students

Sat, 01/25/2025 - 07:55
A young man from Beirut's Dahiyeh suburbs, another from a south Lebanon village - both students marked by war forever.

Pete Hegseth confirmed as US defence chief in tiebreaker Senate vote

Sat, 01/25/2025 - 07:45
Hegseth's nomination had been rocked by allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,066

Sat, 01/25/2025 - 04:59
Here are the key developments on the 1,066th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

US suspends new funds for aid programmes, excepting Israel and Egypt

Sat, 01/25/2025 - 01:21
Trump administration freezes new funding for anti-HIV programme and other health services, excepts key food programmes.

‘Fear is the point’: Immigrant rights groups brace for fight against Trump

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 23:37
Advocates say Trump entered office for his second term more prepared to implement hardline immigration policies.

US President Trump threatens to abolish FEMA during tour of North Carolina

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 23:13
After visiting hurricane-ravaged North Carolina, the Republican leader travelled to California to inspect fire response.

Trump decree paves way for ‘Muslim ban’, targeting pro-Palestine students

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 23:04
Newly signed executive order has 'broader implications' than travel ban Trump imposed in his first term, experts say.

Target becomes latest US firm to end DEI initiatives

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 22:24
The move comes after US President Trump ended DEI hiring in gov't jobs and encouraged the private sector to do the same.

Israeli drone attack kills two in expanding occupied West Bank operation

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 21:24
Israeli attack on vehicle close to Qabatiya comes during ongoing assault on nearby Jenin, which has displaced thousands.

Who are the female Israeli soldiers being released by Hamas?

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 19:56
A second round of prisoners are to be exchanged between Hamas and Israel on Saturday as part of a ceasefire.

Palestinian family returns to destroyed home in Gaza

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 19:41
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire was meant to mark an end to the misery of displacement for Palestinians...

US judge bans some January 6 rioters from capital without court permission

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 19:02
Order comes days after President Trump pardoned more than 1,500 people sentenced in relation to the January 6 attack.

Military governor of DRC’s North Kivu province killed in M23 rebel assault

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 18:51
Local authorities say Major General Peter Cirimwami dies after being wounded on the front lines.

Fire at major Russian oil refinery after Ukrainian drone attack

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 18:48
People were filmed fleeing a fire at a Russian oil refinery in Ryazan after a Ukrainian drone attack.

Israeli bulldozer filmed destroying roadway in occupied West Bank

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 18:40
An Israeli bulldozer was filmed ripping up parts of a road in the occupied West Bank town of al-Yamoun.

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