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U.S. airstrikes target members of Iranian leadership while retaliation focuses on Israel and American bases in the region | Fortune

The U.S. and Israel launched major military strikes on Iran, with President Trump calling on Iranians to overthrow their government, while Iran retaliated with missiles and drones against Israeli and U.S. positions.
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OPEC+ to weigh bigger hike after Iran strike, delegates say | Fortune

OPEC+ will consider larger supply increases at Sunday's meeting following US-Israel attacks on Iran, potentially exceeding the planned 137,000 barrels-per-day increase.
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Iran Insists Supreme Leader Still Alive 'Everything Is Fine'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claims all high-ranking government officials remain alive following U.S. and Israeli strikes, contradicting reports of casualties including Supreme Leader Khamenei.
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35 minutes ago
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Middle East Airspace Closures: Latest Updates for Travelers

Middle East airspace closures from US-Israel military action against Iran have grounded flights, forced rerouting, and suspended services across multiple countries including UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, Iran, Israel, and Bahrain.
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Airspace closed and flights canceled across the Mideast amid U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran | Fortune

U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran caused major Middle Eastern airspace closures, disrupting international flights and forcing airlines to cancel or divert routes across the region.
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35 minutes ago

Middle East Airspace Closures: Latest Updates for Travelers

Middle East airspace closures from US-Israel military action against Iran have grounded flights, forced rerouting, and suspended services across multiple countries including UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, Iran, Israel, and Bahrain.
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Airspace closed and flights canceled across the Mideast amid U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran | Fortune

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57 minutes ago

Here are the weapons America used to strike Iran - and shield against retaliation

The US military conducted strikes on Iran using missiles and drones while successfully defending Middle East bases from Iranian retaliatory missile attacks using advanced air defense systems.
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fromWIRED
1 hour ago

This Is the System That Intercepted Iran's Missiles Over the UAE

UAE air defense systems successfully intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles targeting the Gulf region, though debris from one interception killed a civilian in Abu Dhabi.
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41 minutes ago

Watch: US, Israel launch attacks on Iran and Tehran retaliates

The US and Israel conducted a preemptive strike on Tehran, prompting Iran to retaliate with attacks on a US naval base in Bahrain amid ongoing nuclear program negotiations.
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3 hours ago

UAE airspace partially closed after the US and Israel launch an attack on Iran

The UAE temporarily closed part of its airspace as a precautionary measure during escalating Middle East military conflict involving US, Israeli, and Iranian strikes.
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2 hours ago

Middle East airspace closes as Dubai flights suspended amid Iranian missile strikes - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport suspended all flight operations due to regional airspace closures following military escalations involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.
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8 months ago

Is It Safe to Travel to Dubai? Here's the Latest Advice for Travelers

Multiple international airlines suspended flights to Dubai and Middle Eastern destinations due to airspace closures and regional security concerns.
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1 month ago

Dubai and Middle East Flight Disruptions: The Latest Updates for Travelers

US and Israel launched major combat operations against Iran, causing multiple Middle Eastern countries to close airspace and airlines to suspend or reroute flights.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 hour ago

CNN Anchor Evacuates Studio Amid Blaring Alarms In Stunning Live War Zone Moment

I'm Becky Anderson in Abu Dhabi. With the alarms going off here suggesting we should seek immediate shelter in the closest source. So we'll do that. Our breaking news coverage continues after this short break.
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fromAxios
1 hour ago

How the US attack on Iran could shake oil prices

The Strait of Hormuz: The narrow waterway next to Iran is a choke point that handles a whopping one-fourth of the world's maritime oil trade and a fifth of liquefied natural gas shipments. Iran has previously threatened to close the strait. Still, "supply disruption to global markets would be limited even in the event that Iran retaliates against tanker traffic, given the expected US-led efforts to maintain supply through the Strait of Hormuz," Eurasia Group analysts wrote.
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2 hours ago

WATCH: Fox's Trey Yingst Dons Flak Jacket as Missiles Fly

Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst reported live from Tel Aviv as Israel intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles during escalating regional conflict following American and Israeli strikes on Iranian leadership.
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3 hours ago

Iron river': Mexico's cartel violence fuelled by trafficked firearms from US

The ability of criminal groups to exercise this type of power and exercise this type of violence is closely linked to firearms trafficking, said Cecilia Farfan-Mendez, an expert on Mexican organised crime. If we want to see less violence in Mexico, this is a very important conversation.
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11 hours ago

Ramadan in Yemen's Aden: Optimism dimmed by tensions and shortages

After years of operating from exile, Yemen's Saudi-backed, UN-recognised cabinet is spending Ramadan in Aden, a move that has coincided with improvements in basic services and a renewed sense of relief. Yet that relief was overshadowed by the deadly confrontation between security forces and antigovernment protesters, in which at least one person was killed.
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14 hours ago

Bolivia: 15 killed in cargo plane crash near La Paz

A military C-130 Hercules cargo plane carrying banknotes crashed near La Paz, Bolivia, killing 15 people and injuring 30 others, with scattered currency triggering looting by locals.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 hours ago

Bolivian military plane carrying banknotes crashes near capital, killing 20

A Bolivian Air Force Hercules transport plane carrying newly printed banknotes crashed onto a highway near La Paz during bad weather, killing at least 20 people and injuring over 30, with crowds scrambling to collect scattered cash from the wreckage.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Islamic State emerges from rubble of north-east Syria to exploit discontent with al-Sharaa

Islamic State remnants remain active in Syria's Deir ez-Zor province, with sympathizers living among residents and the group recently releasing propaganda after a two-year silence.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

At least 15 killed as cash-laden military cargo plane crashes in Bolivia

A Bolivian military cargo plane carrying newly printed banknotes crashed near La Paz, killing at least 15 people and damaging multiple vehicles on a highway.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 hours ago

Israeli strikes hit villages in southern Lebanon's Iqlam al-Tuffah region

Israeli air strikes have targeted Blat and Wadi Barghouti in several strikes in southern Lebanon's Iqlim al-Tuffah region, in the latest violation of a ceasefire reached in November 2024 between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, according to an Al Jazeera correspondent on the ground. The Israeli military said its forces were launching attacks on Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon. This is the usual army line, but large numbers of civilians and civilian infrastructure have been targeted in the ongoing near-daily Israeli attacks.
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6 hours ago

Air France cancels Saturday flights to and from Tel-Aviv and Beirut

Due to the security situation at the destination, the airline has decided to cancel its flights scheduled for February 28 to/from Tel Aviv and to/from Beirut. Air France will communicate later on its flight schedule to these destinations for the coming days.
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fromBusiness Insider
5 hours ago

Strikes on Iran have disrupted one of the world's busiest flight corridors

US and Israel strikes on Iran caused major airspace closures across the Middle East, disrupting international flights and forcing airlines to suspend operations and reroute aircraft.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

You can't hide from the invisible': why Bangkok police make arrests in disguise

The fastest way of arresting someone is to surprise them, when they're enjoying life, not knowing what's going on around them. You cannot hide from the invisible, or from what you cannot see. The inspiration for disguises comes from fieldwork and criminal profiling. In the lion dance case, officers were aware the suspect had fled to a new area, and that lunar new year festivities, when the streets would be busy with celebrations, would provide a good opportunity for them to blend into crowds.
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1 day ago

South Sudan at risk of return to full-scale war', UN warns

South Sudan faces imminent risk of full-scale war due to widespread impunity, systematic abuses, and political elites undermining the 2018 peace agreement through detention of opposition leaders and erosion of power-sharing arrangements.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Mass graves with 171 bodies found in eastern DR Congo: Report

Authorities discovered two mass graves containing at least 171 bodies in Uvira, eastern DRC, allegedly killed by M23 rebels who suspected victims of military affiliation.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Did Epstein help Israel push for a security deal with Ivory Coast?

According to the documents, Epstein had ties with former South African President Jacob Zuma; Karim Wade, a politician and son of Senegal's ex-president Abdoulaye Wade; and deceased Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe. The new files also shed more light on Epstein's connections to a relative of Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara, who appeared to connect the two men.
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20 hours ago

Israel's top court allows aid groups facing Gaza ban to continue working

Israel's Supreme Court issued a temporary injunction allowing international aid agencies to continue operating in Gaza and Palestinian territories despite a government ban for non-compliance with new registration rules.
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fromPrx
18 hours ago

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Pakistan's military fended off attacks by the Taliban along its border with Afghanistan in the latest outburst of tensions between the two neighbors.
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1 day ago

How Africans are being drawn into Russia's war in Ukraine

South Africa's Foreign Minister, Ronald Lamola, met with the families of 11 South African men recently repatriated after being lured into the conflict. The ministry said it was deeply concerned by the "suspicious circumstances" and predatory recruitment tactics used. Separately, Lamola said two South Africans had died fighting for Russia.
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22 hours ago

New Zealand vs England: T20 World Cup 2026 report, result, highlights as Jacks calls Ahmed 'brilliant' after thrilling win

England defeated New Zealand by four wickets with three balls remaining at the T20 World Cup 2026, securing their fifth consecutive win through a match-winning partnership between Will Jacks and Rehan Ahmed.
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fromCN Traveller
1 day ago

These are the world's sunniest cities, ranked by annual sunshine hours

Desert cities between 25° and 40° latitude receive the most annual sunshine hours, with Dubai, Cairo, and Doha exceeding 3,400 hours yearly due to descending dry air limiting cloud formation.
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1 day ago

Sweden boss gives update on injured Alexander Isak and Dejan Kulusevki before crucial World Cup play-offs | Goal.com US

Sweden's manager Graham Potter faces uncertainty over star players Dejan Kulusevski and Alexander Isak's availability for the World Cup play-off semi-final against Ukraine in March due to ongoing injury recoveries.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Shell-shocked and tense: inside the Mexican tourist town where El Mencho' made his last stand

Mexican drug lord El Mencho was killed during a military operation at a luxury resort in Jalisco state, supported by CIA intelligence and US drone surveillance.
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

South Korea opens the door to let Google Maps operate fully | TechCrunch

South Korea has resisted Google's appeals since 2011, arguing that the company's precise satellite maps could endanger national security by exposing sensitive military sites when combined with commercial imagery and online data. Given that South Korea remains technically at war with North Korea, the government is cautious about exposing such locations.
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1 day ago

Oil on the rise despite Iran progress and potential OPEC production hike - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

European markets gain ground amid US tech losses and record €85.7 billion stock buybacks, while tech sector volatility and geopolitical tensions shape trading dynamics.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

When money is scarce, every choice counts: Bank, cash, or credit?

I have not touched a paper note for months. I don't even have money to pay for a taxi. Now we walk a lot, for long distances. Palestinians in Gaza use the Israeli currency, the shekel, in their daily transactions, and depend on Israel to supply banks with new banknotes and coins.
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1 day ago
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Ruaidhri O'Connor: Andy Farrell is in a strong position as rugby's game of musical chairs begins in earnest

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IRFU face battle to retain Andy Farrell after the World Cup as Saracens offer 1.2m-a-year deal

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Ruaidhri O'Connor: Andy Farrell is in a strong position as rugby's game of musical chairs begins in earnest

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IRFU face battle to retain Andy Farrell after the World Cup as Saracens offer 1.2m-a-year deal

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2 days ago

India and Bangladesh move towards resetting ties

India and Bangladesh are resuming visa services after diplomatic tensions, signaling efforts toward reconciliation following political upheaval and security concerns in 2024-2025.
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2 days ago

Middle East Travel Advisories: What Travelers Need to Know Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions

Multiple governments issue travel warnings across the Middle East due to escalating US-Iran tensions and deteriorating security conditions.
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1 day ago

Committee to Protect Journalists Reports a Record 129 Journalists Killed in 2025

A record 129 press workers were killed worldwide in 2025, with the Israeli military responsible for two-thirds of all press killings, continuing a systematic pattern of silencing journalists through violence and intimidation.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Syria confirms mass escape' from camp housing relatives of ISIL fighters

Over 138 breaches were discovered in al-Hol camp's perimeter wall following the SDF's abrupt withdrawal, enabling mass escapes of relatives of suspected ISIL fighters from the facility.
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fromAxios
2 days ago

The Epstein files keep toppling the powerful. The latest: the man who runs Davos.

Multiple high-profile leaders resigned from prominent positions following revelations of their connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in newly released files.
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Almost 8,000 migrants died or vanished on routes in 2025: UN

At least 7,667 people went missing or died on migration routes worldwide last year, according to the UN's International Organization for Migration (IOM). The IOM has called for improved financial support for rescue organizations, as well as the dismantling of smuggling networks that put lives at risk.
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2 days ago

Israel carries out military incursion into Syria's Quneitra in the Golan

Israeli military forces conducted incursions into Syria's Quneitra province, kidnapping a civilian and conducting search operations, with such violations becoming more frequent since Assad's December 2024 removal.
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2 days ago

Jacinda Ardern living and working in Australia after move from US

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is now living in Australia with her family, where they have work and can maintain closer ties to New Zealand.
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2 days ago

Hong Kong appeals court overturns Jimmy Lai's fraud conviction

A Hong Kong appellate court overturned Jimmy Lai's fraud conviction, ruling the lower court judge erred in finding him liable for concealment related to office space breach.
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Journalists slain at record level in 2025, majority by Israel, watchdog says

Of the 129 journalists killed around the world in 2025, the Israeli military was responsible for 86, about two-thirds of the deaths, the CPJ found. The death toll is the highest since the New York-based press freedom group started tracking the killing of journalists in 1992.
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2 days ago

Father of U.S.-based activist sentenced in Hong Kong under national security law

Hong Kong jailed a 69-year-old man for eight months under national security law for handling his daughter's financial assets, marking the first prosecution of a family member of a wanted pro-democracy activist.
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2 days ago

Jimmy Lai's fraud conviction overturned by Hong Kong court in rare legal win for activist

A Hong Kong appellate court overturned fraud convictions against media mogul Jimmy Lai, though he remains imprisoned under a national security law sentence of 20 years.
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2 days ago

DePetris: How El Mencho's death in Mexico could make drug cartel violence worse

El Mencho's killing represents Mexico's biggest security victory since capturing El Chapo, but his death may paradoxically worsen narcotrafficking violence through cartel fragmentation and succession conflicts.
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fromIndependent
2 days ago

James Lowe ruled out of Six Nations as Leinster sweat on injured winger

James Lowe suffered a groin injury during Ireland's Six Nations match against England and will miss remaining tournament games, with concerns he may need surgery affecting his availability for Leinster's European competitions.
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2 days ago

Ramadan in Iraq's Mosul: Living traditions between past and present

Mosul revives Ramadan traditions including prayers, storytelling, children's songs, and markets after years of war and ISIL occupation, restoring cultural and spiritual identity.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

When is the Europa League draw for the last 16? Date, start time and qualified teams

The draw for the knockout rounds of the Europa League will be completed this week as teams including Aston Villa and possibly Nottingham Forest learn their potential route to May's final in Istanbul. Tonight's midweek play-off matches will send eight teams though to the last 16 to join the clubs who finished in the top eight of the league phase, with the likes of Porto, Roma and Lyon joined by Premier League high-flyers Villa.
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1 day ago

Washington promises UFO disclosure. History suggests otherwise.

That's when the UFO came and crashed our party. My potential alien encounter started out as a pinpoint of light that was not much bigger than one of those brilliant stars. It came straight down out of the sky and hovered a few miles away at the shore of the lake. It moved quickly along the shoreline, making 90-degree turns and other maneuvers that no helicopter or jet could have accomplished.
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2 days ago

Bill Gates apologizes over ties to Epstein

Bill Gates acknowledged a 'huge mistake' in maintaining contact with Jeffrey Epstein, apologized to staff, and stated he saw nothing illicit while denying involvement in Epstein's crimes.
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3 days ago

Sri Lanka's former intelligence chief arrested over 2019 Easter attacks

Retired Major-General Suresh Sallay was taken into custody at dawn in a suburb of the capital, police said on Wednesday. He was arrested for conspiracy and aiding and abetting the Easter Sunday attacks, an investigating officer told the AFP news agency. Sallay, who was promoted to State Intelligence Service (SIS) chief in 2019 after Gotabaya Rajapaksa became president, had been accused of involvement in the coordinated suicide bombings.
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3 days ago

UNSC condemns RSF attacks in Sudan's Kordofan, calls for an end to the war

The UN Security Council condemns escalating violence in Sudan including mass killings, sexual violence, and attacks on humanitarian workers, calling for immediate ceasefire.
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2 days ago

Sudan: RSF targeted the disabled in el-Fasher, HRW alleges

Human Rights Watch documented that Sudanese paramilitary forces (RSF) systematically killed, abused, and targeted people with disabilities during their takeover of el-Fasher, constituting potential war crimes.
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3 days ago

Children among 16 killed in car crash in southern Yemen

At least 16 people, including eight women and children, have been killed in a collision between a bus and a truck in southern Yemen, according to local authorities. The accident occurred in the Lahmar area of the Al-Mahfad district, on a key transit route linking the provinces of Abyan and Shabwa.
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3 days ago

Australia PM bomb threat linked to Chinese dance show

If you insist on proceeding with the performance, then the prime minister's residence will be reduced to a blood-soaked ruin. The bomb warning came among several emails sent to Shen Yun that threatened Albanese, a spokesperson for the group said.
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3 days ago

Syria faces twin battles as Assad loyalists and ISIL attack in west, east

Armed clashes between Syrian security forces and a militia linked to ousted regime remnants killed at least four people in Latakia, signaling organized resistance to the transitional government's stabilization efforts.
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3 days ago

Aid groups petition Israeli Supreme Court as Gaza, West Bank work ban nears

Israel ordered 37 aid groups to halt operations in Gaza, West Bank, and East Jerusalem by March 1, prompting international organizations to petition the Supreme Court for emergency intervention.
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3 days ago

Venezuela reports over 3,200 people fully released under new amnesty law

Venezuela's new amnesty law has freed over 3,200 people from prison, house arrest, and other restrictive measures since taking effect on February 20.
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3 days ago

Military government air strikes kill 17 in western Myanmar state

Myanmar military air strikes on Yoengu village in Rakhine state killed at least 17 people including women and children, with 14 others wounded, amid ongoing civil war following a disputed 2021 military coup.
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