World
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Ghana becomes latest African country to reject US health deal
Accra: Ghana has rejected a proposed health deal with the United States over concerns about data privacy and is now seeking a new agreement, an official said Friday. It was the latest…
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US court blocks mailing of abortion pill, restricting access
New Orleans: A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the US by blocking mailing of prescriptions of mifepristone. A panel of the…
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US approves USD 8.6bn arms sales to Israel, Gulf allies
The United States (US) has approved military sales worth more than USD 8.6 billion to key Middle Eastern partners, including Israel, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, the State Department confirmed…
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Trump declares Iran war ‘terminated’ but warns Tehran poses significant threat
The White House told Congress on Friday, May 1, that the US war with Iran is over, even as American troops remain stationed in the region and the administration itself warned that…
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Jeffrey Epstein obtained Islamic artifacts for a ‘mosque’ on his island
Embroidered tapestry cloth of the Kaaba. Tiles from a mosque in Uzbekistan. A golden dome built to look like a medieval Syrian bathhouse. These were not museum acquisitions – they belonged to…
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Two activists taken by Israel after Gaza aid flotilla intercepted
Barcelona: Israeli authorities have said they are taking two activists who led an aid flotilla bound for Gaza — and were captured by Israel in international waters of the Mediterranean Sea —…
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Watch: Palestinian football chief rejects handshake with Israeli official at FIFA event
Tensions surfaced at the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) Congress in Vancouver, Canada, on April 30 as an on-stage attempt to bring Palestinian and Israeli football officials together failed. In a…
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‘Pentagon is lying’: Iran FM claims USD 100bn cost of Netanyahu ‘gamble’ for US
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has accused the Pentagon of misleading the public, claiming that Israel’s actions have cost the United States USD 100 billion so far — four times higher…
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Singapore: Indian-origin oppn leader reprimanded for lying to Parliament
Singapore: Singapore’s opposition-led Workers’ Party (WP) has reprimanded its Secretary-General Pritam Singh for lying to a parliamentary committee, setting the stage for his conviction in the court of law. WP, which has…
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USCIS flags 100 H-1B cases linked to DEI roles
Washington: The US immigration authorities have identified about 100 H-1B visa cases linked to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) roles, according to an official response to a senator, as the administration steps…
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Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved from prison to home detention
United Nations: Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest in a move to give the junta-ruled nation a veneer of democracy following the election of…
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Trump signals possible Iran escalation as tensions ripple across Middle East
On Friday, May 1, as the conflict entered its third month — more than three weeks after a ceasefire took effect — US President Donald Trump signalled that Washington could consider renewed…
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Iran threatens strikes on US bases, warships amid attack fears
Iran has warned it will launch “long and painful” strikes on US regional positions if Washington carries out even limited military action, as tensions sharply escalate on Thursday, April 30. A senior…
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French nun attacked in Jerusalem, suspect arrested by police
A 36-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday, April 28, after a French nun was assaulted in Jerusalem, police said, raising concerns over attacks targeting Christians in the city. In a post on…
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Politico, The Daily Telegraph owner tells journalists to back Israel or quit
Tension has recently grown around Axel Springer, the owner of Politico and incoming owner of The Daily Telegraph, after CEO Dopfner told journalists they must support Israel as part of their job…