Syrian army, SDF start implementing ceasefire despite clashes
Despite some reported clashes, the Syrian army and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are implementing a new ceasefire.
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Smotrich says Trump’s plan for Gaza is ‘bad for Israel’
Israel’s far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich criticised US President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza.
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Maccabi football fans and the ousting of a UK police chief – why it matters Experts warn that politicisation of a policing decision sets a ‘dangerous precedent’ for democracy in…
Djokovic wins opening match against Martinez at Australian Open
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Senegal, Morocco, play out an embarrassing AFCON 2025 final in Rabat
Senegal, Morocco, play out an embarrassing AFCON 2025 final in Rabat The Africa Cup of Nations final is marred by on- and off-field controversy, with Senegal claiming the 1-0 win…
AR Rahman: Indian composer faces backlash for ‘bias’ in Bollywood remarks
AR Rahman: Indian composer faces backlash for ‘bias’ in Bollywood remarks The Oscar-winning musical composer faces backlash from right-wing Hindus for saying he lost work due to ‘communal bias’ in…
The US economy seems strong after a year of Trump, but is it really?
EDITOR’S ANALYSIS The US economy seems strong after a year of Trump, but is it really? While economic growth is strong, the gap between the haves and have-nots is widening.…
The UK is now willing to undermine British institutions to protect Israel
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Several killed in Kabul blast, Afghanistan’s Interior Ministry says
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