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Israeli Forces Allegedly Fired Explosives Near UNIFIL Troops in Lebanon

UN peacekeepers in Lebanon say Israeli forces dropped bombs near their positions Thursday while they were helping clear war debris. The incident happe...

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Powerful 5.3 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Central Iran, Sparking Concerns and Prompting Emergency Response.

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck the outskirts of Zavareh in Iran's Isfahan province early Friday morning, with tremors felt as far as the capital Te...

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Indonesia Expands Rescue Efforts Following School Collapse Tragedy

Rescue workers in Indonesia are racing against time to recover victims from a collapsed four-story school building, with 58 people still missing and f...

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UN Accuses Israel of Tightening Gaza Blockade, Deepening Humanitarian Crisis

The UN human rights office condemned Israel's interception of 40 aid boats headed to Gaza in international waters, calling it an expansion of its ille...

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Putin Warns of Rapid Retaliation if Europe Provokes Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Thursday of a "strong" response to what he called Europe's increasing militarization, speaking at a forum in s...

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Multiple Casualties Reported in Deadly Road Accidents Across Pakistan

At least 13 people died and dozens were injured in two separate bus crashes in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province on Thursday. The accidents...

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Vietnam Reels as 'Powaley' Storm Leaves Tragic Toll in Its Wake

Typhoon Prapiroon has killed 36 people in Vietnam, with 21 still missing and 147 injured, according to the country's disaster management agency. The s...

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Gazans Flee Northward Amid Escalating Tensions in the Gaza Strip

Hundreds of Palestinian families fled Gaza City yesterday as Israeli forces announced plans to close Al-Rashid Street, the main coastal road connectin...

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Deadly Church Collapse in Ethiopia: Several Casualties Reported

At least 36 people died and more than 200 were injured when a wooden scaffolding collapsed inside a church under construction in Ethiopia on Wednesday...

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Tragic Boat Disaster Claims 26 Lives in Nigeria's Waterways

A passenger boat accident on the Niger River in north-central Nigeria killed at least 26 people on Tuesday, highlighting ongoing safety challenges on...

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U.S. Government Partially Shuts Down Operations Amid Budgetary Impasse

The U.S. government shut down most operations Wednesday as deep partisan divisions prevented Congress and the White House from reaching a funding agre...

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Trump Gives Hamas 4-Day Ultimatum: Respond or Face Consequences

President Donald Trump has given Hamas three to four days to accept a U.S.-backed peace plan for Gaza, marking a critical moment in ceasefire negotiat...

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Torrential Rains and Floods Batter Spain, Causing Widespread Disruption

Storm Gabriel, which started as an Atlantic hurricane, continues battering the Spanish islands of Ibiza and Formentera with destructive flooding and s...

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President Trump Leads High-Level Military Meeting in Virginia, Focuses on National Security

President Donald Trump is hosting an unusual meeting today with America's top military commanders from around the world, calling them back to a Marine...

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Powerful Earthquake Shakes Papua New Guinea, Prompting Emergency Response

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake hit Papua New Guinea today, striking in a region known for frequent seismic activity. The quake occurred 127 kilometers wes...

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Trump Promises Ceasefire in Gaza Conflict: End to Escalating Violence

President Donald Trump announced the creation of a "Peace Council" under his leadership, claiming Israel has agreed to his plan to end the war in Gaza...

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Powerful Hurricane Imelda Batters Bahamas, Claims Life in Cuba

Tropical Storm Imelda is battering the Bahamas, forcing school closures and mandatory evacuations across multiple islands. The storm sits just 35 mile...

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Europe Adopts New Border Carbon Adjustment Mechanism to Tackle Climate Change

The European Council approved new rules today to simplify its carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), making it easier for companies to comply whil...

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UK Tightens Permanent Residency Requirements for Immigrants

Britain is considering stricter requirements for immigrants seeking permanent residency, with new rules that would require applicants to prove their v...

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Starmer Vows to Confront Far-Right Extremism in the UK

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is gearing up for what he calls "the most important battle of our lives" against the far-right Reform Party, as po...

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Thousands Evacuated and Airports Closed in Vietnam as Typhoon 'Molave' Approaches

Vietnam shut down airports and evacuated thousands of people as Typhoon Pabuk gained strength while heading toward the country. The storm already kill...