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Israeli forces fire ‘rubber bullets’ at activists on Gaza aid flotilla
Israeli naval forces are accused of firing ‘rubber bullets’ at activists on board the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla.
High prices in Iran’s stunted housing market leave tenants with few options
Tenants face bleak prospects as economic uncertainty persists amid a potential resumption of fighting.
Trump’s Board of Peace urges fix to ‘gap’ in funding
UN-approved body says that pledged funds have not materialised despite urgent situation in Gaza.
DRC prepares Ebola treatment centres as death toll rises
Health workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are restoring Ebola treatment centres.
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Somaliland to open embassy in Jerusalem, Israel in Hargeisa: Envoy
The move comes months after Israel officially recognised the independence of Somalia's breakaway region.
Putin arrives in China for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
US imposes sanctions on Gaza flotilla organisers amid Israeli crackdown
Rights advocate accuses Washington of using 'terrorism label' to shut down Palestine activism internationally.
Israel’s far-right Finance Minister Smotrich says ICC seeking his arrest
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Tributes pour in for ‘hero’ guard killed in San Diego mosque shooting
Amin Abdullah, the security guard killed while trying to stop gunmen entering the Islamic Centre of San Diego.
Trump says Xi assured him China would not send weapons to Iran
US president also says he could again strike Iran if progress on ceasefire is not made within 'days'.
I knew Amin Abdullah, the hero of the San Diego mosque shooting
It doesn't surprise me at all that he gave his life saving the lives of others. He was a true American Muslim.
How the shape of a map can determine the US midterm elections
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At least 22 killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon in 24 hours: Ministry
Lebanon death toll since March 2 has reached 3,042, according to the country's Health Ministry.
Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon with wrist injury
Former world number one says he's still not ready to compete as he recovers from a serious injury sustained in April.
Pakistan sentences man to death for killing TikTok star Sana Yousaf
The verdict against Umar Hayat who killed a teenage influencer in her home 'is for the entire society', her father says.
Security guards face probe after last week’s Philippine Senate shooting
Authorities say the shooting was not an 'attack on the Senate' and identified the person who fired the first shot.
Qatar says US-Iran negotiations need ‘more time’
Qatar’s foreign ministry says more time is needed for US-Iran negotiations.
At least one killed, 21 wounded in car bomb explosion in Syria’s Damascus
Blast occurs near Defence Ministry building in Bab Sharqi district of the capital.
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Neymar is going to the World Cup: Why did Brazil name him in the squad?
Oft-injured superstar hasn't played for the national team since 2023, but he's back in the squad before World Cup 2026.
Flight to Argentina: How significant is it for Israel’s LatAm outreach?
Experts say Israel is using the new flight as a geopolitical tool to cement its footprint in Latin America.
Resistance: who gets to decide?
Who decides if resistance is legitimate?
Why has FIFA not signed a World Cup broadcast deal in India?
With the World Cup weeks away, FIFA is struggling to find broadcast rights buyers in the world’s most populous country.
Why has FIFA not signed a World Cup broadcast deal in India?
With the World Cup weeks away, FIFA is struggling to find broadcast rights buyers in the world’s most populous country.
US extends sanctions waiver on Russian oil: Why it matters
The US has extended its waiver on sanctioned Russian oil until June 17.
Ronaldo to lead Portugal at sixth World Cup as Martinez names squad
Diogo Jota named as an honorary 'plus-one' player in Portugal's squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Who was Amin Abdullah, the ‘hero’ guard killed in San Diego shooting?
Tributes have poured in for the guard, who was among the three people killed in the shooting at the San Diego mosque.
Suspected car bomb explodes in Syrian capital Damascus
Plumes of smoke from a suspected car bomb explosion outside an armament management centre in Damascus.