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Trump announces Greenland security deal with Denmark
Denmark and Greenland cautiously welcomed Donald Trump’s announcement of a security deal that would expand the US military presence in…
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Explosions heard in Riyadh as Saudi Arabia issues air defence alerts
Explosions were heard in Riyadh early Saturday as residents received air defence alerts through mobile apps. Saudi Civil Defence later…
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Yemen’s Houthis report 300 Saudi airstrikes this week
Yemen’s Houthi group said Saudi warplanes carried out 300 airstrikes across nine Yemeni provinces this week, including 26 strikes on…
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Ukraine receives 3.3 billion euros EU tranche for missiles and drones
Ukraine has received a €3.3-billion tranche from the European Union under its Ukraine Support Loan, with funds earmarked for missiles…
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Africa’s urban waste crisis outpacing infrastructure investment, choking neighbourhoods
Johannesburg’s waste crisis is worsening as illegal dumping, unreliable collection and shrinking landfill capacity threaten communities and the environment. More…
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Foreigners in Nepal may soon travel without carrying physical passports
Nepal’s Department of Immigration is preparing a “Passport-Free Travel” system allowing foreign nationals to travel without carrying physical passports. Visitors…
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US targets Iran crypto network over IRGC funds
The US sanctioned Iranian cryptocurrency exchange BitBank, its developer and three individuals, alleging they helped transfer hundreds of millions of…
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Pakistan, China activate boundary joint commission in Islamabad
Pakistan and China have operationalised a joint commission to manage their common border, focusing on security and trade connectivity. India…
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Russia’s parliamentary vote features no real opposition to Putin’s policies
Russia’s parliamentary election begins Friday, with United Russia and nine other parties supporting President Vladimir Putin’s policies. The only registered…
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Houthi attacks are driving up oil prices. For Yemenis in the crossfire, the toll is far greater
More than 125,000 Yemenis have fled renewed Houthi fighting along the Red Sea coast, facing hunger, inadequate shelter and limited…
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