Gaza cousins face lost youth, and family tragedy, after amputations
Despite losing limbs and loved ones, Gaza's Abdullah and Diaa hold onto hope for prosthetic limbs and a better future.
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South African activist uses history to highlight ongoing injustice
An activist-turned-historian takes tourists through South Africa's painful colonial history, which still echoes today.
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South Korean President Lee to visit Beijing for pivotal 2nd summit with Xi
Analysts say summit signals Beijing's desire to strengthen ties amid shifting regional alliances.
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Maduro says Venezuela open to talks with US, remains mum on dock attack
Venezuela leader strikes conciliatory tone while renewing claim US wants to topple government for vast oil reserves.
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Handshake in Dhaka: Can India and Pakistan revive ties in 2026?
An unexpected handshake in Dhaka has prompted debate on whether India and Pakistan might restart talks in 2026.
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Flights from Aden airport in Yemen halted amid latest tensions
STC separatists accuse Saudi Arabia of requiring flights to UAE to land in Jeddah; Saudi source rejects claim.
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Kim Jong Un’s potential heir makes public visit to N Korean founder’s tomb
Kim Ju Ae's first public visit to the Kumsusan Mausoleum added to speculation she may become the next in line.
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‘We will not wait’: Mamdani kicks off housing plans after inaugural party
The inaugural ceremony broke with tradition, as large crowds and a public party greeted New York's new mayor.
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Turkmenistan legalises crypto mining and exchanges in shift for economy
Legislation signed by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov establishes a licensing scheme overseen by country's central bank.
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At least 17 dead as heavy rains trigger flash floods in Afghanistan
Dead include five members of a family in the Kabkan district in the province of Herat.
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Peru approves emergency overhaul of state oil firm Petroperu
The move opens key assets to private investment and comes as Petroperu faces mounting losses and debt.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,408
These are the key developments from day 1,408 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Venezuela releases more prisoners amid US pressure campaign: Rights groups
Second release of prisoners related to 2024 election protests seen as possible conciliatory move from Maduro.
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US says Chinese military drills around Taiwan cause unnecessary tensions
US recently approved $11bn arms package for Taiwan, which condemned 'provocative' Chinese military drills.
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Israeli forces kill Palestinian child as Gaza humanitarian crisis deepens
Israel's continued restrictions on aid deliveries leave Palestinian children particularly vulnerable, aid groups warn.
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How far will the latest protests go in Iran?
There have been angry protests across the country against economic hardships.
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US federal employees file complaint against Trump’s anti-transgender policy
The complaint targets a policy that would nix coverage under federal health insurance for gender-affirming healthcare.
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Peruvian municipal officials say three killed in attack on informal mine
Local officials say the death toll could rise as seven people are missing following the attack on New Year's Eve.
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Demonstrations turn deadly in Iran over rising living costs
At least 6 protesters and a member of the security forces have been killed in demonstrations over living costs in Iran.
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Somali president blames ISIL and al-Shabab for ‘destroying’ country
Somalia’s president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said that ISIL and al-Shabab are responsible fo destroying the country.
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At least seven dead, dozens missing as migrant boat capsizes off The Gambia
Gambian authorities say 96 people rescued after boat capsizes along popular West African migration route.
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‘My health is perfect’: Trump dismisses scrutiny of his age and fitness
By the end of his second term, Trump will be the oldest sitting president in US history, though he denies slowing down.
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Zohran Mamdani inaugurated as mayor of New York City
At a ceremony on the steps of City Hall, Zohran Mamdani has been inaugurated as mayor of New York.
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Firework accidents kill two in Netherlands as fire ravages Amsterdam church
The Neo-Gothic Vondelkerk, a 19th-century Roman Catholic church, has been used for other purposes since the 1970s.
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Several killed as Iran protests over rising cost of living spread
Iranian president seeks to calm tensions, acknowledging protesters' 'legitimate' grievances over inflation.
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