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Powerful Earthquake Rattles Chinese Region: Disaster Response Underway

A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck China's Sichuan province on Thursday, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences. The quake hit at a re...

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Gaza Talks in Sharm El-Sheikh Yield Tangible Progress Toward Resolution

Peace talks in Sharm el-Sheikh between Hamas and Israel have made real progress, with Hamas agreeing to release Israeli hostages and return bodies acc...

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Trump Demands Imprisonment of Illinois Governor, Escalating Political Feud

President Donald Trump called for the imprisonment of Chicago's mayor and Illinois governor on Wednesday, escalating his confrontation with Democratic...

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EU Unveils AI Adoption Strategies to Accelerate Artificial Intelligence Integration

The European Commission just launched two major AI strategies aimed at making Europe a global hub for artificial intelligence. The "Apply AI Strategy"...

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Comprehensive Efforts to Implement Trump's Gaza Plan's First Phase

Indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas resumed yesterday in Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh, with mediation from Egypt, Qatar, and the United States....

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Trump Sees 'Genuine Opportunity' for Gaza Peace Deal

President Donald Trump said Tuesday there's a "real chance" for reaching a peace deal in Gaza as indirect negotiations continue between the warring pa...

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Powerful 6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Papua New Guinea, Raising Concerns and Prompting Emergency Response

A powerful 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences. The quake hit at a sh...

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White House Denies Layoffs Due to Shutdown, Vows to Retain Workforce

The White House walked back President Donald Trump's claim that government employees are already being laid off due to the government shutdown, though...

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Gaza War Enters Third Year Amid Devastating Humanitarian Crisis

The Israeli war on Gaza enters its third year today with catastrophic humanitarian consequences that have reshaped the territory. Government data from...

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Ukraine Strikes Russian Military and Oil Facilities in Counteroffensive

Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks since the war began, striking deep into Russian territory with 251 drones that hit ammunition factor...

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Newly Appointed French PM Loucurno Resigns Unexpectedly, Shaking Up Country's Political Landscape

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned on Monday, submitting his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron, according to an official statemen...

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Russian Defense Ministry Intercepts Multiple Drones in Airspace

Russia claims its air defense systems shot down 251 Ukrainian drones overnight, marking one of the largest reported drone intercept operations since t...

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Gaza Residents Endure Two Years of Death and Forced Displacement, Red Cross Reveals

The International Committee of the Red Cross warns that Gaza's 2.4 million residents face a humanitarian crisis after two years of war, with basic ser...

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France Unveils New Government: Shaping a Fresh Political Landscape

French President Emmanuel Macron appointed a new government Sunday led by Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, who faces the immediate threat of a no-con...

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Deadly Floods Ravage Nepal: Dozens Perish Amid Torrential Downpours

Heavy rains have killed 42 people across Nepal since Friday, triggering deadly landslides and floods that highlight the country's vulnerability during...

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Powerful 4.9 Magnitude Quake Shakes Papua New Guinea, Residents on Alert

A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit Papua New Guinea today, with its epicenter located 79 kilometers from the city of Popondetta at a depth of 78.9 kilomet...

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Gaza Plan's Phase 1 Execution Sees Flurry of High-Level Negotiations

Mediators are holding intensive talks to start implementing the first phase of President Donald Trump's plan to end the Israeli war on Gaza. The discu...

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Japan Hit by Earthquake Detected by National Seismic Monitoring Network

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Japan on Saturday, according to the UAE's National Center of Meteorology seismic monitoring network. The quake hit a...

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Heavy Rains Disrupt Travel Across the UK as Flights and Trains Face Delays and Cancellations

Storm Amy battered the UK with powerful winds and heavy rain Saturday, disrupting travel across large parts of the country. Wind speeds reached nearly...

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مقاطعتان في الصين تستعدان لإعصار "ماتمو"

Two southern Chinese provinces activated emergency response protocols as Typhoon Matmo approaches their coastlines this weekend. The storm, packing wi...

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Hamas Agrees to Release Hostages Under Trump's Proposed Plan

Hamas has responded to President Donald Trump's Gaza plan just days before his Sunday evening deadline, agreeing to release all Israeli hostages in ex...