World News
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BBC
3 months ago
Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran.
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Al Jazeera
3 months ago
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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NY Times
3 months ago
The Bank of England and European Central Bank held interest rates steady on Thursday, as officials search for signs of possible longer-term damage and warn of the impact of a prolonged energy shock.
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Al Jazeera
3 months ago
Chris Weafer says the UAE's OPEC exit leaves the organisation less influential on global oil pricing.
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NY Times
3 months ago
Activists said the Israeli military boarded and disabled boats carrying humanitarian assistance to the territory in international waters near Greece.
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NY Times
3 months ago
The ousted civilian leader has been detained since a military coup forced her from power in 2021.
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Al Jazeera
3 months ago
Reporters Without Borders warns of 'press freedom crisis' in US amid media consolidation, Trump policies.
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Al Jazeera
3 months ago
Physicians for Human Rights-Israel accuses authorities of hindering the rehabilitation of Gaza's healthcare system.
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France24
3 months ago
“This is definitely not the end of OPEC.” The #UAE’s OPEC exit should not be taken lightly, but does not signal the end of the oil cartel, explains Bachar El-Halabi. More on #F24Debate ➡️ https://f...
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Al Jazeera
3 months ago
Berlin says 'prepared' for fewer US troops, as Trump says German chancellor should focus on European affairs, not Iran.
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NY Times
3 months ago
Despite the fragile cease-fire in the Middle East, many Africans say they are bracing for tougher times ahead and making difficult decisions about the future.
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Al Jazeera
3 months ago
Bamako woke to explosions as JNIM and Tuareg rebels attacked nationwide, killing Mali’s defence minister. Why now?
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France24
3 months ago
“The US was always going to bank on Pakistan.” Bilal Khan says #Pakistan’s role as mediator between the US and #Iran comes as no surprise, considering Trump’s partiality towards leaders Asim Munir....
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NY Times
3 months ago
In three U.S. cities, a new production of the playwright’s cabdriver drama “Jitney” will be imported from Italy.
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NY Times
4 months ago
Iceland’s swimming pools and hot tubs serve as hubs of social life, a cultural distinction recently honored by UNESCO. Some Icelanders aren’t so thrilled.
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NY Times
4 months ago
Ali al-Zaidi, a political unknown, has been tasked with forming a new coalition government. Now, he must grapple with growing U.S. pressure to curb Iranian influence over Iraq.
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France24
4 months ago
Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar's junta chief-turned president, on Thursday ordered detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi to be moved to house arrest. Suu Kyi was sentenced to 33 years in jail after the 2021 cou...
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NY Times
4 months ago
If President Trump flies to China as planned in May, the primary topic will clearly be the rippling economic effects of a war that Beijing has made clear it viewed as unnecessary.
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France24
4 months ago
Rats and parasites are spreading through Gaza's tent camps for displaced Palestinians, biting children's fingers and toes as they sleep, gnawing through people's few remaining treasured possessions a...
Iran said on Thursday it would respond with "long and painful strikes" on U.S. positions if Washington renewed attacks, and also reasserted its control over the Strait of Hormuz, complicating U.S. p...