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At Least 14 Newborns Killed in Islamabad Hospital Nursery Fire
A devastating fire broke out early Wednesday in the neonatal nursery of a major state hospital in Islamabad, killing at least 14 newborn babies.
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Defeat of RSF Threatens to Fragment Sudan War Amid Coalition Challenges
The Sudanese army's reliance on an armed coalition for battlefield gains against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) raises concerns that defeating the RSF will fragment Sudan's conflict rather than bring peace.
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Indian Jewellery Ad Pulled Following Backlash Over Actor Kriti Sanon's Outfit
An Indian jewellery advertisement featuring actor Kriti Sanon celebrating the Hindu festival of Rakhi has been pulled following backlash over her outfit, though the actor has defended the commercial.
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US Issues Secondary Sanctions Threat Against Iran's Trading Partners
The United States has threatened Iran's partners with secondary sanctions, an economic measure where third-party countries that engage in trade with a sanctioned nation face penalization themselves.
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Police Sergeant Arrested in South Korea Missing Persons Scandal
A police sergeant in South Korea has been arrested following the discovery of bodies on a holiday island, amid growing allegations that the officer lied to families and prematurely closed missing persons cases.
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Iran and Oman Agree on New Temporary Route in Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman have reached an agreement on a new temporary maritime route in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a deputy foreign minister.
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At Least 47 Dead and Over 50 Kidnapped in Haitian Gang Attack
At least 47 people were killed and more than 50 others were kidnapped during a violent weekend gang attack in Kenscoff, a community nestled in the hills above Port-au-Prince. According to the UN, homes were set on fire, and a gang leader has threatened to kill the hostages if authorities kill any gang members while attempting to secure the area.
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Iran Strategy Bets Economic Pressure and Midterm Concerns Will Force Trump Retreat
Iran is calculating that global economic fallout combined with concerns from Republicans facing midterm elections will pressure United States President Donald Trump into a political retreat.
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Two Explosions Hit Fireworks Facility in Tultepec, Mexico
A fireworks facility in Tultepec, Mexico, was struck by two explosions, creating a dramatic mix of flames and secondary blasts.
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Iran Proposes Law Criminalizing All Contact With Foreign Media
Iranian lawmakers are considering legislation that would criminalize contact with foreign media and international groups for journalists, researchers, and ordinary citizens. Rights groups warn the move aims to isolate Iranian society from the rest of the world following recent crackdowns and anti-government protests.
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Ukrainian Drone Strike Targets Russian Retailer Wildberries Again
Russia's largest online retailer, Wildberries, has been targeted in another drone strike carried out by Ukraine.
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Campaigners Urge French Government to Ban Alpine Marmot Hunting
Animal rights activists in France are launching petitions and protests calling for a ban on Alpine marmot hunting, citing climate crisis impacts and accusing hunters of killing the animals for sport.
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Yorgen Fenech Claims Frame-Up in Daphne Caruana Galizia Murder Trial
Yorgen Fenech, a 44-year-old businessman on trial for the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, testified in court for the first time since his arrest seven years ago, denying any involvement and claiming he was framed by police.
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Debate Rages in Iran as Strategic Value of Strait of Hormuz Faces Erosion
A major debate is unfolding inside Iran regarding the strategic value of the Strait of Hormuz as neighboring Gulf countries plan alternative pipelines to bypass the waterway. Although the office of Iran's supreme leader recently framed the chokehold as a pillar of its security order equivalent to possessing a nuclear weapon, analysts warn its diminishing economic leverage could leave the country vulnerable to upcoming U.S. sanctions.
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Dozens Killed in Sudan's South Kordofan Rebel Attacks, Medical Group Reports
At least 27 people, including four children, were killed in Sudan's South Kordofan region following attacks attributed to SPLM-N rebels, according to statements from the Sudan Doctors Network.
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Typhoon Narra Triggers Mass Evacuations and Record Floods in Southern China
Typhoon Narra has brought widespread flooding to southern China, submerging homes and forcing more than 15,000 residents in Chongzuo to evacuate as water levels exceeded a 2008 record high. Heavy rains are expected to continue across southern China and Vietnam, while Typhoon Saudel moves toward Japan and Taiwan.
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Russia Targets Ukrainian Petrol Pumps Following Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Refineries
Following a wave of deadly attacks targeting Ukraine's petrol pumps by Russia, fuel companies are urging customers not to linger at filling stations while Ukraine continues targeting Russia's refineries.
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Chinese Teenagers Turn to Prescription Drugs to Escape Fear of Failure
Teenagers in China are seeking out mind-numbing prescription drugs to escape reality due to intense fears of failure, according to a teenager who spoke to the BBC.
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Trump Says All Mines Cleared from Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump has announced that all mines have been cleared from the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway that Iran closed at the beginning of the conflict, causing wild fluctuations in global oil prices.
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FBI Raids Ibiza Vacation Rental of Leftwing Donor James 'Fergie' Chambers
FBI agents raided the Ibiza, Spain vacation rental of 41-year-old US citizen James "Fergie" Chambers following his arrest last month. Chambers, a donor to leftwing and humanitarian projects, is facing extradition requests from the Trump administration over alleged financial support for Hamas and other charges.
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Canada Announces 'Dollar-for-Dollar' Retaliatory Tariffs Up to 50% on US Goods
Canada has announced dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs of up to 50% on imports from the United States, marking the latest escalation in an ongoing trade war between the two nations. The newly announced levies will apply to a broad range of products, including steel, furniture, fresh tuna, and makeup.
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CIA Chief Travels to Moscow for Unannounced Talks, Reports Say
The CIA chief has traveled to Moscow for unannounced discussions, according to US media reports. Flight tracking information verified that a US military plane flew to Russia from the United States via Latvia on Tuesday.
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Global Crackdown Targets West African Cyber-Crime Networks
A global operation targeting West African cyber-crime networks has resulted in mass arrests, including the detention of 39 individuals in South Africa for online scams.
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German Chancellor Merz Warns Attackers Will 'Pay Price' After Leipzig Airport Drone Incident
German Chancellor Merz has warned that perpetrators will 'pay price' following a drone attack at Leipzig Airport, stating that the incident demonstrates a 'very real threat' to the nation.
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China Denounces US Threat of Secondary Sanctions Over Iran Trade
The United States has threatened severe sanctions against countries and entities maintaining economic ties with Iran as part of a campaign to isolate Tehran. China, Iran's largest trading partner, has strongly denounced the threat as illegal and pledged to take all necessary measures to protect its national interests.
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Vatican Envoy Meets Russian Foreign Minister in Moscow Amid Diplomatic Push Over Ukraine
Vatican envoy Paul Gallagher met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow to discuss avenues for peace in Ukraine, as international leaders lobby the US for Patriot missiles and a US military plane landed in Russia.
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CIA Director John Ratcliffe Makes Unannounced Trip to Moscow, Reports Say
CIA Director John Ratcliffe has made an unannounced visit to Moscow, according to US media reports. The trip, confirmed by sources to CBS News and a US official to Axios, represents Ratcliffe's first known visit to Russia as CIA chief.
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European Rights Court Orders Turkey to Free Imprisoned Activist Osman Kavala
The European rights court has ordered Turkey to release philanthropist and activist Osman Kavala, who has spent nearly a decade in jail on charges rights groups describe as politically motivated.
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Chinese Artist Gao Zhen Sentenced to Three Years for Slandering Heroes and Martyrs
Prominent Chinese artist Gao Zhen has been sentenced to three years in prison for slandering China's 'heroes and martyrs' through his sculptures of Mao Zedong, drawing international criticism over the retroactive application of Chinese law.
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Government Audit Reveals Negligible Progress in India's Green India Mission
A decade after launching the Green India Mission to expand forest cover, official government auditors have found a 97.57% shortfall from the program's initial 2014 pledge, describing the overall progress as negligible despite official assertions of growth.