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UN Arab Group: Israel weaponising starvation in Gaza
Arab states are accusing Israel of weaponising hunger in Gaza, rejecting its new aid system as illegal.
Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 57 runs to lead T20I cricket series
Three wickets Abrar by followed fifties by Sahibzada and Nawaz as the hosts took a 2-0 series lead against Bangladesh.
Trump gives Musk key to White House as he leaves administration
Donald Trump gave Elon Musk a golden key to the White House as he leaves his formal role with DOGE.
US government investigates attempt to impersonate Trump’s chief of staff
Susie Wiles, an ally of President Donald Trump, was reportedly the target of an impersonation campaign using her voice.
Macron: Israel risks sanctions if Gaza blockade continues
President Emmanuel Macron warns France will toughen its stance on Israel if it keeps blocking humanitarian aid to Gaza.
US gov’t and Google face off in search monopoly case
US gov't wants radical shake-up, including banning Google from paying to have its search engine as default in phones.
Is a Palestinian state being derailed by Israel’s illegal settlements?
Israel is expanding its illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank while it wages its war on Gaza.
Despite Gaza plan “many Israelis” hoping their govt is “over”
“It shows in the polls that more than 50 percent of Israelis hate the idea that Israel is becoming another South Africa.
Supreme Court allows Trump to revoke humanitarian parole for 530,000
The ruling means people from Venezuela, Cuba, Haiti and Nicaragua can be targeted for deportation as lawsuits continue.
Pakistan to designate an ambassador to neighbouring Taliban-run Afghanistan
Pakistan has become the fourth country to appoint an ambassador to Kabul, after China, UAE and Uzbekistan.
Israeli air strikes hit homes in Gaza City
Israeli air strikes hit homes in Gaza City on Friday, forcing families to flee through smoke and rubble.
Displaced civilians turn reluctant opium farmers in Myanmar
Opium production is booming in Myanmar as displaced civilians reluctantly become poppy farmers.
UN: ‘100 percent’ of Gazans on brink of famine
Gaza is “the hungriest place on Earth,” the UN says, warning all residents are now at risk of famine.
Confusion and concern loom over Mexico’s historic judicial election
Mexico is set to elect its judges, from the Supreme Court to local magistrates. But will the vote lessen corruption?
Six killed as RSF attack devastates Sudanese hospital in North Kordofan
Obeid hospital suffers severe damage in paramilitary assault, worsening health crisis in Sudan's civil war.
Trump “chipping away at civil liberties” in ban on foreign students
Alexandra Miller analyses Trump’s decision to revoke international student visas and explores his motives.
A coalition of conscience must rise to stop Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza
Turkiye is calling for action - not words. History will judge those who remain silent in the face of genocide.
Ex-Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams wins libel case against the BBC
Jury found that the BBC had not acted in good faith and awarded Adams 100,000 euros ($113,000) in damages.
Gaza death toll may be much higher than reported, new research shows
A new study suggests the death toll from Israel’s war on Gaza may be much higher than official figures.
More than 100 killed in heavy Nigeria flooding, rescue efforts ongoing
Local officials warn the death toll could rise after heavy rainfall flooded a market town in Niger State.