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USS Abraham Lincoln carrier’s arrival is ‘not going to affect Iran’s determination to defend the nation’, Tehran warns.
Who is Iraq’s former leader Nouri al-Maliki?
Iraq’s dominant Shia political bloc nominated al-Maliki to become prime minister.
Lives on hold for two years: Hope, fear stuck behind Gaza’s Rafah crossing
Lives on hold for two years: Hope, fear stuck behind Gaza’s Rafah crossing Among those Palestinians seeking an exit from a Gaza destroyed by Israel: severely ill children, a mother…
‘Frightening situation’: Bangladesh elections haunted by political violence
‘Frightening situation’: Bangladesh elections haunted by political violence At least 16 political activists have been killed since elections were announced in December, sparking fears of a return to a climate…
Australia cancels visa of Israeli influencer accused of ‘spreading hatred’
Australia cancels visa of Israeli influencer accused of ‘spreading hatred’ Social media influencer Sammy Yahood is known to spread Islamophobic content online. Australian Federal Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke attends…
TV presenter killed in Israeli strike in southern Lebanon: Hezbollah
TV presenter killed in Israeli strike in southern Lebanon: Hezbollah A Lebanese minister condemns the latest Israeli killing and calls on the international community to ‘take action’. Parts of a…
Trump says he’s raising tariffs on South Korea to 25%
Trump says he’s raising tariffs on South Korea to 25% US president says he is raising tariffs from 15 percent due to Seoul’s failure to ratif trade deal. US President…
Hamas disarmament in Gaza comes with ‘some sort of amnesty’: US official
Hamas disarmament in Gaza comes with ‘some sort of amnesty’: US official Comment by US official on amnesty for Hamas members is seen as a ‘significant step’, as focus moves…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,433
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,433 These are the key developments from day 1,433 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Ukrainian soldiers test an M2 Browning 50-calibre machinegun installed…
Canadian PM Carney unveils multibillion-dollar push to lower food costs
Canadian PM Carney unveils multibillion-dollar push to lower food costs Carney has been under pressure from the opposition to lower prices of food and other essentials for lower-income people. Canada’s…