Russia claims to have seized two new villages in southern Ukraine
MOSCOW: The Russian army on Sunday claimed to have captured two more villages in southern Ukraine, where its troops are
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Israel shuts Ibrahimi Mosque, imposes curfew on Palestinians in Hebron
UN, local groups launch ‘We Will Rebuild Gaza’ cleanup campaign WEST BANK: Israeli forces have maintained a curfew on Palestinians
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Asylum overhaul in UK to impose 20-year wait for permanent settlement
LONDON: Britain said it would make refugee status temporary, and the wait for permanent settlement would be quadrupled to 20
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Iran says US is not ready for ‘equal and fair’ nuclear talks
TEHRAN: Washington’s current approach toward Tehran does not indicate any readiness for “equal and fair negotiations”, Iran’s foreign minister said
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UN Security Council extends sanctions regime on Yemen
Pakistan reaffirms support for country’s unity, sovereignty, territorial integrity UNITED NATIONS: With Pakistan supporting, the UN Security Council renews its
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Trump says he is considering F-35 fighter jet deal with Saudis
WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump said that he is considering agreeing to a deal to supply Saudi Arabia with
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NGO chief says more than half of Sudan needs humanitarian aid
‘Suffering is unimaginable’ KHARTOUM: More than half of Sudan’s population is in need of humanitarian aid, the head of the
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Landslide in Central Java kills 11, dozens still missing after heavy rains
JAKARTA: A landslide after heavy rains in Central Java killed 11 people, Indonesia’s disaster management agency said on Saturday, adding
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Iran guards confirm they seized oil tanker in Gulf
TEHRAN: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards confirmed on Saturday that they had seized an oil tanker in the Gulf off the country’s
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UNSC expected to vote on Gaza stabilisation force next week
NEW YORK: The UN Security Council (UNSC) will vote on the US-sponsored draft resolution authorising an International Stabilisation Force (ISF)
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