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US issues sanctions on family members and associates of Venezuela's Maduro

US issues sanctions on family members and associates of Venezuela's Maduro
Global freedom of expression drops by 10%, attacks on journalists rise: UNESCO report

Global freedom of expression drops by 10%, attacks on journalists rise: UNESCO report

US hits ISIS in Syria with large retaliatory strikes, officials say

US hits ISIS in Syria with large retaliatory strikes, officials say

US Epstein files release highlights Clinton, makes scant reference to Trump

US Epstein files release highlights Clinton, makes scant reference to Trump

Is an 'Arab NATO' possible in today's Middle East?

Is an 'Arab NATO' possible in today's Middle East?

NGOs fear 'catastrophic impact' of new Israel registration rules

NGOs fear 'catastrophic impact' of new Israel registration rules

Iraq negotiates new coalition under US pressure

Iraq negotiates new coalition under US pressure

Trump doesn't rule out war with Venezuela

Trump doesn't rule out war with Venezuela

Presses fall silent after mobs torch offices of Bangladesh's top newspapers

Presses fall silent after mobs torch offices of Bangladesh's top newspapers

Flights cancelled, roads flooded as rare storm soaks UAE

Flights cancelled, roads flooded as rare storm soaks UAE

Three killed in Taipei metro attacks, suspect dead

Three killed in Taipei metro attacks, suspect dead

China, US seek Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire ahead of ASEAN meeting

China, US seek Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire ahead of ASEAN meeting

French government calls for Christmas truce in farmer protests

French government calls for Christmas truce in farmer protests

Bangladesh government urges calm in wake of youth leader's killing, as election looms

Bangladesh government urges calm in wake of youth leader's killing, as election looms

What to know about the EU's new $106 billion loan to Ukraine

What to know about the EU's new $106 billion loan to Ukraine

Spread of Gaza famine has been averted yet strip still faces starvation, experts say

Spread of Gaza famine has been averted yet strip still faces starvation, experts say

Sri Lanka farmers face daunting task of replanting after cyclone

Sri Lanka farmers face daunting task of replanting after cyclone

Israel charges Russian with allegedly spying for Iran

Israel charges Russian with allegedly spying for Iran

Pope Leo names new leader of the Catholic Church in London

Pope Leo names new leader of the Catholic Church in London

US suspends green card lottery after campus shooting

US suspends green card lottery after campus shooting

Seven dead in fatal plane crash including former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle

Seven dead in fatal plane crash including former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle

Judge found guilty of obstructing arrest in Trump immigration crackdown

Judge found guilty of obstructing arrest in Trump immigration crackdown

Norway's crown princess needs lung transplant, palace says

Norway's crown princess needs lung transplant, palace says

Australia's 'Bondi Hero' handed $1.65 mln collected from fundraising

Australia's 'Bondi Hero' handed $1.65 mln collected from fundraising

EU leaders agree to provide 90 billion euros to fund Ukraine, setting aside plan to use Russian frozen assets

EU leaders agree to provide 90 billion euros to fund Ukraine, setting aside plan to use Russian frozen assets

Notable deaths of 2025

Notable deaths of 2025

Gunman in Brown University shooting found dead, authorities say

Gunman in Brown University shooting found dead, authorities say

Violence erupts in Bangladesh after wounded youth leader dies

Violence erupts in Bangladesh after wounded youth leader dies

US hosting new Gaza talks to push next phase of deal

US hosting new Gaza talks to push next phase of deal

Have Iran's authorities given up on the mandatory hijab?

Have Iran's authorities given up on the mandatory hijab?

Dubai warns residents to stay indoors because of rain

Dubai warns residents to stay indoors because of rain

Famed Kennedy arts center to be renamed 'Trump-Kennedy Center'

Famed Kennedy arts center to be renamed 'Trump-Kennedy Center'

Israel launches intense airstrikes in Lebanon as deadline looms to disarm Hezbollah

Israel launches intense airstrikes in Lebanon as deadline looms to disarm Hezbollah