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What will it take for Syrians to return to Aleppo after years of war? Syria’s government is trying to rebuild Aleppo, but war and neglect have made it a daunting…

Is BNP’s Tarique Rahman the change post-Hasina Bangladesh is looking for? Back from a 17-year exile after arch rival Sheikh Hasina’s ouster, Rahman leads opinion polls for the prime minister…

Russia warns Cuba fuel situation critical; Havana slams ‘cruel’ US tactics Cuban foreign minister accuses US of trying to break the ‘political will’ of Cubans, hints at diplomacy with Washington.…

Trump threatens to block opening of Detroit-Canada bridge The $4.6bn Gordie Howe International Bridge is expected to open in early 2026. A commercial truck drives towards the Ambassador Bridge to…

News Somalia, Saudi Arabia sign agreement on military cooperation The MOU comes as Somalia seeks regional support against Israel’s recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland. Somali Defence Minister Ahmed…

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,447 These are the key developments from day 1,447 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Russian drone sets fuel station ablaze in eastern Ukraine…

Five employees of Canadian mine found dead in Mexico, authorities say Mexican authorities say they are working to identify five other bodies after 10 workers were kidnapped last month. Video…

US kills two people in attack on boat in eastern Pacific, one survivor The US military says one person survived the strike on the vessel and that the coastguard has…

BREAKINGBREAKING, Trump opposes Israeli annexation of occupied West Bank: White House White House official says Trump sees stability in the Palestinian territory as a ‘goal to achieve peace in the…