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- Russia Eyes Mediation in Pakistan‑Afghanistan Clash
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Russia’s Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev met Pakistan’s army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir in Rawalpindi on October 14, while Russia’s Foreign…
- Settlers Attack Palestinians During Olive Harvest in Abu Falah
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Masked settlers armed with clubs, guns, and slingshots attacked Palestinians harvesting olives in Abu Falah, setting trees on fire and provoking tear gas.
- New Zealand Museum Unveils 1938 Aerial Photos of Amelia Earhart’s Possible Crash Site
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A New Zealand museum has released 47 high‑resolution black‑and‑white images from a 1938 aerial survey of the island where Amelia Earhart is believed to…
- Gaza Man Recovers and Buries Family After Dec. 21 Bombing
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Mahmoud Khalla, 40, survived the Dec. 21 Israeli strike that killed 39 in his Jabalia home. He spent three months recovering and burying his family.
- China Urges Israel to Halt West Bank Settlement Expansion
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China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Israel to stop and reverse West Bank settlements, urging open Gaza access and a two‑state solution.
- US Considers Relaxing Sanctions on Russian and Iranian Tankers to Tackle Diesel Price Surge
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The US may lift sanctions on Russian and Iranian tankers to lower diesel prices, a move debated amid rising fuel costs and a looming global diesel shortage.
- Students Occupy University of Buenos Aires Amid Milei Austerity Protests
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Students at the University of Buenos Aires occupied the Exact and Natural Sciences building to protest President Milei’s austerity cuts that cut university…
- Israel Stops Commercial Trucks to Gaza Amid Tax Dispute Claims
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Israel stops commercial trucks entering Gaza for two days amid a tax dispute, affecting food supplies for 2.1 million residents.
- Microsoft President Warns Trump Green‑Card Restrictions Could Weaken U.S. Tech Industry
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Microsoft President Brad Smith warns that Trump’s green‑card restrictions for skilled foreign workers could cripple the U.S. tech sector, urging a reassessment.
- Azerbaijan’s Hijab Ban Sparks Tension with Turkey, Highlights Israel Link
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Azerbaijan’s headscarf ban in schools has drawn criticism from Turkey, highlighting deeper ties with Israel and raising questions on secularism.
- Argentina Adviser Links UK Parliament Election to Falkland Claim
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Argentina's chief adviser links UK Parliament election of Labour MP Sagal Abdi‑Wali to Falkland Islands claim, amid rising tensions with Britain.
- Al Jazeera Investigation Reveals Fabricated View Counts for Israeli Counter‑Documentary
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Al Jazeera’s investigation shows Israeli counter‑documentary to NAZA claimed 44 million views were fabricated, with real YouTube views under 130,000.
- Six‑Year‑Old and Mother Credited with Alerting Passengers During Flydubai Mid‑Air Emergency
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A six‑year‑old girl and her mother helped alert passengers during a Flydubai flight emergency, preventing a potential disaster.
- Ukraine Warns of Reduced Missile Warnings Amid Rising Russian Attacks
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Russian missile strikes kill 15+ people; Ukraine reports fewer NATO satellite alerts, affecting air‑defence and drone strikes. Trump announces energy ceasefire.
- Syrian Forces Detain Key Suspect in 2013 Baniyas Massacre
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Syrian authorities have detained Ali Kayali, also known as Mihrac Ural, while he was attempting to cross a border, state news agency SANA reported on…
- Israel Election May Shape Africa‑Israel Relations Amid Gaza Conflict
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Israel’s October 27 election could shift Africa’s diplomatic ties amid Gaza war, with South Africa, Morocco, and others weighing security and public opinion.
- Panama Positions Itself as Key Entry Point for Indian Firms into Latin America
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Panama’s ports, free‑trade zones and logistics are positioned as a key entry point for Indian firms expanding into Latin America, boosting trade ties.
- Israel Detains Over 2,000 Palestinian Children Since October 2023, Report Says
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Report says Israeli forces detained over 2,000 Palestinian children since Oct 2023, with 350 in harsh prison conditions and cases of torture and starvation.
- Milei Urges Trump to Strengthen Position Ahead of US Midterms
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Argentine President Javier Milei urges U.S. President Donald Trump to emerge from the November midterms stronger, citing the vote's importance for the West.
- Colombia’s Opposition Rally Against De la Espriella’s Austerity Measures
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Thousands marched in Bogotá and other cities to oppose President de la Espriella’s austerity cuts, new police powers, and embassy move to Jerusalem.
- Trinidadian Families Seek Justice After US Boat Strike Deaths
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Families of Chad Joseph and Rishi Samaroo sue the US over a 2025 missile strike that killed them on a vessel returning from Venezuela.
- Canada Halts Expansion of Assisted Dying to Those with Mental Illness Alone
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Canada has indefinitely suspended plans to expand assisted dying to people whose sole condition is mental illness, following a parliamentary panel's…
- Israel Faces Calls for Accountability Over 2023 Gaza Attack After Three Years
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Three years after the deadliest 2023 Gaza attack, Israel faces demands for a state inquiry into security failures, with Netanyahu refusing responsibility.
- Piper PA‑46 Crashes Near Mirror Lake State Park, Killing Six
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Piper PA‑46 crashed near Mirror Lake State Park, Wisconsin, killing all six aboard. NTSB investigates after aircraft descended from 24,000 ft amid rain.
- UK Report Criticizes China Policy as Incoherent and Lacking Senior Expertise
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A report by the Inter‑Parliamentary Alliance on China (Ipac) has described the United Kingdom’s approach to China as “beset by incoherence” and lacking…
- Judge Rules Trump’s Ban on CNN, MS Now, Politico Likely Illegal
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A federal judge finds President Trump’s ban on CNN, MS Now and Politico likely violates the First Amendment, restoring their White House briefing access.
- Yemen’s Escalating Conflict Threatens Food Crisis and Overwhelms Health Services
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ICRC and WFP warn Yemen’s renewed fighting could spark a humanitarian disaster, cutting 800,000 people off from food aid and overloading hospitals.
- Iranians Turn to Informal Currency Networks and Crypto Amid Tightening Sanctions
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Iranian businesses and consumers use informal currency exchangers and crypto to bypass tightening sanctions, facing high costs, delays, and risks.
- Trump Announces Planned Exploration of Greenland’s Oil, Gas and Mineral Resources
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Trump plans large‑scale oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland and secured a security agreement expanding U.S. military presence.
- Azerbaijan Schools Clash Over Hijab, Prompting Detentions and International Reactions
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In Baku, teachers and students are facing bans for wearing hijabs in public schools, sparking protests and detentions. English teacher Gulshan Aliyeva…