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3 hours ago

Australia back injured stars as squad for T20 World Cup revealed

Left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann is a surprise selection in Australia's 15-player T20 World Cup squad despite limited T20 experience and no international wickets.
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2 hours ago

US kills three in attack on alleged drug boats, searches for survivors

Latest attacks bring the total number of known boat strikes to 33 and the number of people killed to at least 110 since early September. The United States military has killed at least three people in yet another attack on alleged drug smuggling boats, and ordered the country's coastguard to launch a search for survivors. The statement by US Southern Command on Wednesday did not reveal where the attacks occurred. Previous attacks have been in the Caribbean Sea and in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
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1 day ago

War in Sudan: Humanitarian collapse, fighting, deadlock, December 2025

Sudan's conflict shifted to Kordofan as RSF seized Heglig oilfield, expanded sieges and drone attacks while humanitarian funding cuts threaten mass starvation.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Displacement camps swell with people fleeing Sudan's war-ravaged el-Fasher

Tens of thousands displaced from el-Fasher now occupy rapidly expanding camps, including a 500,000 m² camp near al-Dabba confirmed by satellite imagery.
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fromThe Nation
12 hours ago
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We Need to Pay Attention to What's Going on in Sudan

Widespread famine, mass displacement, and ongoing violence in Sudan constitute a largely ignored genocide causing acute food insecurity for millions.
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1 day ago
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UN Warns of "Unprecedented" Hunger in Sudan as Half of Children Under 5 Starve

More than half of children under five in North Darfur's Umm Baru are acutely malnourished; many face severe, life-threatening starvation requiring immediate aid.
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UN Warns of "Unprecedented" Hunger in Sudan as Half of Children Under 5 Starve

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18 hours ago

From education to marriage, major human rights gains of 2025 DW 12/31/2025

Global human rights faced concurrent setbacks and advances in 2025, with repression in multiple countries and notable legal protections enacted for sexual and gender-based rights.
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2 days ago

Guinea coup leader Mamady Doumbouya wins presidential election

Mamady Doumbouya elected Guinea's president with 86.72% amid barred opposition and boycott, avoiding a runoff; Supreme Court has eight days to validate.
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1 day ago

A marriage of three: Will Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso bloc reshape the Sahel?

Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger formed the Alliance of Sahel States, withdrew from ECOWAS, launched a bank, TV channel and joint military force after coups.
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1 day ago

Mali, Burkina Faso ban US citizens in response to Trump travel bans

Mali and Burkina Faso imposed reciprocal visa bans on US citizens to mirror entry conditions Americans place on their nationals.
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1 day ago

Israel's recognition of Somaliland strange, unexpected': Somali president

Somalia believes Israel's recognition of Somaliland aims to enable Palestinian resettlement, establish an Israeli military presence on the Gulf of Aden, and normalize covert activity.
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14 hours ago

It's 2026 in the South Pacific. Here's how this major city kicked off the new year

Auckland and Sydney welcomed 2026 with major fireworks displays; Auckland's celebration was rain-dampened while Sydney's was overshadowed by a recent mass shooting and heavy security.
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16 hours ago

New Zealand's Auckland kicks off 2026 celebrations with fireworks

New Zealand and Australia marked New Year's 2026 with major fireworks, weather disruptions in Auckland, and security-heavy, commemorative events in Sydney after a mass shooting.
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1 day ago

UAE to pull forces out of Yemen as tensions rise with Saudi Arabia

The United Arab Emirates has announced the withdrawal of its forces from Yemen, declaring an end to what it called counterterrorism operations there, after Saudi Arabia accused Abu Dhabi of supporting separatists in the Gulf nation. The announcement on Tuesday came after Yemen's internationally recognised government demanded the UAE pull its forces from the country within 24 hours, a call that was backed by Saudi Arabia.
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1 day ago

How many countries has Trump bombed in 2025?

The US struck a Venezuelan docking facility targeting boats suspected of smuggling drugs, part of expanded military actions and 622 overseas bombings since January 2025.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Saudi-UAE fallout and its impact on Yemen's recognised government

Saudi strike on Mukalla port intensified Saudi–UAE rift, deepened Yemeni divisions, empowered the STC and threatens Yemen's political stability and regional security.
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1 day ago

Burkina Faso and Mali ban US nationals in retaliation to Trump's visa decision

Mali and Burkina Faso banned US citizens reciprocally after the US expanded travel restrictions to include Mali and Burkina Faso.
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1 day ago

Suicide bomber kills at least one police officer in Syria's Aleppo

A suicide bomber targeted a group of Syrian police officers in the city of Aleppo killing one member of the security forces and wounding several others, the official news agency SANA reports. The incident, hours before the new year on Wednesday, follows the bombing of an Alawite mosque in Homs that killed at least eight people on Friday. The Aleppo governorate administration said the assailant blew himself up after officers approached to detain him in the city's Bab al-Faraj neighbourhood.
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1 day ago

Thailand releases 18 Cambodian soldiers as ceasefire holds

Thailand repatriated 18 Cambodian soldiers after 155 days in custody as a renewed ceasefire between the countries continues to hold.
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1 day ago

Turkiye arrests 125 ISIL suspects in new raids that mark widening crackdown

Turkiye detained 125 suspected ISIL members across 25 provinces amid intensified nationwide operations after deadly clashes and renewed fears of ISIL resurgence.
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1 day ago

Bangladesh mourns Khaleda Zia in state funeral with massive crowds

Crowds flock to Dhaka's streets to mourn the loss of the former prime minister, who led Bangladesh thrice. Bangladesh bade farewell to former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia in a state funeral that drew vast crowds mourning a towering political figure whose leadership shaped the nation for decades. Zia, the first woman to serve as prime minister in the South Asian nation of 170 million people, died on Tuesday aged 80.
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20 hours ago

Australia says deeply concerning, destabilising' Chinese exercises near Taiwan risk inflaming regional tension

Australia is deeply concerned that large-scale Chinese PLA military exercises near Taiwan risk destabilising the region and increasing chances of accident or escalation.
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1 day ago

Tonga is not a threat': anger as small Pacific nation falls under Trump visa restrictions

The US imposed partial visa and entry restrictions on Tonga from January 1, citing high overstay rates and affecting Tongans abroad and current visa holders.
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1 day ago

Ukraine updates: Kyiv says it struck Russia's oil facilities DW 12/31/2025

Ukraine says it struck oil facilities in Russia's north and south 12/31/2025December 31, 2025 Ukraine's domestic security service, the SBU, reported that Ukrainian long-range drones struck the Temp oil depot in the Russian city of Rybinsk, located approximately 270 kilometers north of Moscow. The SBU described the facility as a key logistics hub for fuel and said that the attack sparked a large fire.
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1 day ago

Hezbollah weapons deadline: What's next for Lebanon amid Israeli strikes?

Hezbollah refuses to surrender its weapons as Lebanon's government-mandated disarmament deadline for southern forces ends in late 2025 amid ongoing Israeli strikes.
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1 day ago

Four reasons why Benjamin Netanyahu may not want a Gaza ceasefire to hold

Benjamin Netanyahu returns from a US trip strengthened, securing President Trump's public endorsement and backing for demands that Hamas disarm before Gaza moves to phase two.
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13 hours ago

In India, youths are quiet as Gen Z protests rock South Asia DW 12/31/2025

Indian Generation Z often mobilizes online but shows limited sustained offline participation despite being a large, politically significant demographic.
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13 hours ago

India's Gen Z: Why are they politically silent? DW 12/31/2025

Indian Gen Z shows strong online political engagement but weak real-world follow-through, holds diverse viewpoints, and will crucially influence the country's democratic future.
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22 hours ago

Alaa Abd el-Fattah's tweets were wrong, but he is no anti-white Islamist'. Why does the British right want you to believe he is? | Naomi Klein

Alaa Abd el-Fattah came to global attention because he was a leading figure in the 2011 pro-democracy revolution that turned Cairo's Tahrir Square into a surging sea of young people. The demonstrators chanted Down with corruption, Down with autocracy and Down with dictators. When the uprising succeeded in toppling Egypt's dictator Hosni Mubarak, the world rejoiced, including Europe and North America. Abd el-Fattah was all over the media, a voice for the part of the movement that was committed to building an accountable, participatory democracy
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1 day ago

Leaked calls reveal plot by al-Assad regime officers to destabilise Syria

Senior Assad commanders, including Suheil al-Hassan, coordinated regrouping, funding, and sought Israeli backing to destabilize post-Assad Syria.
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5 hours ago

Zelenskyy Prepares for Next Round Of Talks As Ukraine Strikes Back At Russian Oil Assets

A peace deal is "90 percent ready...but the remaining 10 percent contains, in fact, everything...that will determine the fate of peace, the fate of Ukraine and Europe, and how people will live," he said in the televised address. "What does Ukraine want? Peace? Yes." "But at any cost? No. We want the end of the war. Not the end of Ukraine," he added.
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16 hours ago

Petro claims the ELN was the target of US attack in Venezuela

We know that Trump bombed a factory in Maracaibo. We fear that they mix coca paste there to make cocaine and take advantage of its location on the Maracaibo Sea, Petro said via X. He added that those responsible for producing cocaine in the area are the ELN guerrilla group, with whom his government tried to negotiate a peace agreement, but those talks are now frozen.
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15 hours ago

You Can Gain Citizenship in These Countries Just by Donating Money-No Property Purchase Required

Citizenship by donation grants nationality in exchange for a nonrefundable contribution to a government fund, offering a lower-cash, asset-free route within CBI programs.
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17 hours ago

Maduro counterattacks Trump with rhetoric and announces downing of nine drug trafficking aircraft

So far, there has been no official reaction from the Chavista regime to the announcement made by Donald Trump regarding the attack that U.S. forces allegedly carried out on Venezuelan soil against previously identified drug trafficking targets presumably linked to the Tren de Aragua criminal organization. The operation, carried out with drones earlier this month, is the first military aggression by a United States government against Venezuela in its entire history.
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22 hours ago

Throwing a House Party This New Year? Swiggy, Zomato Strike May Disrupt Orders

A nationwide strike by gig and delivery workers on December 31 threatens widespread delays and reduced availability of food, grocery and e-commerce deliveries nationwide.
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15 hours ago

The world isn't getting worse; it's getting better: 44 good news stories to start 2026 with optimism

Global human wellbeing has improved across health, education, poverty reduction, electrification, and longevity despite persistent problems.
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1 day ago

From the US to China, 2025 a blockbuster year for stock markets

Global stock markets surged in 2025: S&P 500 logged a third straight double-digit gain while non‑US stocks outperformed, led by strong Asian markets.
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6 hours ago

Woman dies after being swept into ocean from Sydney beach in early hours of New Year's Day

A 25-year-old woman drowned after being swept from Maroubra Beach; another swimmer went missing at Coogee amid hazardous surf warnings across NSW coast.
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8 hours ago

The Pentagon says China has fielded a new long-range missile. Here's why the DF-27 is unusual.

China has fielded the DF-27 ICBM that can strike much of the Pacific and parts of the continental United States with nuclear and conventional roles.
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9 hours ago

Manhunt for truck driver involved in Anthony Joshua crash

Investigation indicates Anthony Joshua's SUV was overspeeding and overtaking dangerously, causing a crash that killed two friends while the truck driver fled; Joshua is stable.
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23 hours ago

Hong Kong uses brick-and-mortar banks to stop scams

Chief executive Eddie Yue introduced them in late 2024 in a letter [PDF] that stated they're needed due to "the surge in fraud and scam cases in recent years with customer losses typically involving payments from customers' bank accounts." Yue observed that scammers sometimes establish internet banking accounts without customers' permission. The Monetary Authority therefore required all local banks to establish Money Safe accounts that allow customers to set aside funds which they can only access by visiting a brick-and-mortar bank.
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1 day ago

Train crash near Peru's Machu Picchu kills driver, injures dozens

Two trains have collided on the rail line serving Peru's famed archaeological site of Machu Picchu, killing at least one person and injuring dozens. Rail agency Ferrocarril Transandino said a train operated by PeruRail collided with another locomotive belonging to Inca Rail around lunchtime on the single track that links the town of Ollantaytambo with Machu Picchu.
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11 hours ago

China Planning Crackdown on AI That Harms Mental Health of Users

China's Cyberspace Administration proposes strict regulations requiring AI chatbots to avoid harmful content, enforce human intervention for suicide risk, and restrict minors' access and usage.
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1 day ago

Ukraine: Russia says it shot down drones over Moscow region DW 12/31/2025

Ukrainian drones attacked multiple Russian regions; Russian air defenses destroyed 27 drones over three hours; Tuapse port berth and a gas pipeline sustained damage.
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10 hours ago

The 5 Best Affordable Cities To Retire In Asia - Islands

But whittling down a retirement city requires careful consideration. While Asian capitals like Bangkok or Manila remain vastly cheaper than American ones, smaller cities off the tourist radar are often the smarter choice when it comes to affordable retirement destinations. Guided by official embassy websites, official tourism boards, retirement program information, and insights from expats who have made the move, here are the best affordable Asian cities to retire in.
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18 hours ago

Fact check: Content farm videos on Merz, Starmer and Trump DW 12/31/2025

AI tools have accelerated deepfake and false political videos, producing convincing fake claims about leaders and policies that spread widely and mislead publics.
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1 day ago

Machu Picchu head-on train crash kills one person and injures dozens

Two trains taking tourists to and from Peru's famed archaeological site of Machu Picchu crashed on Tuesday, killing at least one person and injuring about 30 passengers. The person killed was a railroad worker, according to Jhonathan Castillo Gonzalez, a captain with the Cuzco police department. He told the Associated Press that the railway suspended services along the rail line connecting Machu Picchu with the nearby city of Cuzco after the accident.
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11 hours ago

The Planes That Carried U.S. Forces Through Multiple Wars

Certain U.S. military aircraft endure across multiple wars through adaptability, upgrades, and mission flexibility, providing sustained capabilities and operational continuity.
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14 hours ago

Final day of preliminary round action features battles for first place and seeding

Final Group A matches will determine seeding and quarterfinal opponents, with Sweden–USA and Canada–Finland deciding first place and other games shaping matchups.
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6 hours ago

As the dollar closes out a dismal year, here's what to expect in 2026

The U.S. dollar fell sharply this year, shows modest stabilization, but investors expect renewed weakening next year as global growth accelerates and the Fed eases.
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15 hours ago

The end of the American dream gives way to Guatemalan opportunity

A Guatemalan migrant paid $17,000 to a smuggler, endured a deadly desert crossing, detention in the U.S., and deportation, illustrating severe migration risks and returns.
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14 hours ago

Mexican peso defies uncertainty with forecasts of a new period of stability in 2026

Mexican peso is expected to trade around 18–20 pesos per dollar in 2026, slightly depreciating amid weak growth and monetary policy vigilance.
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2 days ago

UN says Sudan's el-Fasher a crime scene' in first access since RSF capture

El-Fasher lies largely deserted after RSF takeover, with mass atrocities, massive displacement, severe child malnutrition, and evidence of efforts to erase killings.
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2 days ago

Somalis rally against Israel's world-first recognition of Somaliland

Widespread protests erupted across Somalia after Israel formally recognised Somaliland, intensifying tensions as Somalia insists on territorial unity and seeks international diplomatic support.
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1 day ago

All Security Council Members Except US Condemn Israeli Recognition of Somaliland

Israel's recognition of Somaliland triggered near-universal UN Security Council condemnation and intensified disputes over sovereignty and regional military strategy.
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