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Truce talks only possible if Israel halts attacks: Hezbollah chief
beirut Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said on Wednesday that only developments on the battlefield, not political moves, would bring an…
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Swiss ‘burqa ban’ to take effect from 2025
ZURICH A contentious Swiss prohibition on facial coverings in public spaces widely known as the “burqa ban” will take effect…
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Philippines says joint maritime exercises rein in China
MANILA Joint naval exercises held frequently by the Philippines, United States and other Western powers are helping rein in “aggressive”…
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Afghan Taliban hope for ‘new chapter’ with US after Trump election win
kabul Afghanistan’s Taliban government on Wednesday said it hoped for a “new chapter” in relations with the United States after…
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Spain unveils $11b aid plan after catastrophic floods
relief VALENCIA Spain on Tuesday announced an aid package worth 10.6 billion euros ($11.5 billion) to rebuild regions devastated by…
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Ireland approves Palestinian ambassador for first time
DUBLIN: Ireland accepted the appointment of a full Palestinian ambassador for the first time on Tuesday, after Dublin formally recognised…
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‘I feel it’: US voters confident in most pro-Trump town
MIAMI, United States: There are very few lawn signs backing Donald Trump in Miami, Texas. They aren’t necessary. This speck…
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US election races towards uncertain conclusion
Americans head to polls washington The dizzying presidential contest between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris hurtled toward an…
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Supreme Court overturns Islamic schools ban in India’s most populous state
NEW DELHI India’s top court overturned on Tuesday an order that banned Islamic schools in Uttar Pradesh, effectively permitting over…
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Philippine police to probe social media posts of Filipino-Israeli soldier in Gaza
MANILA/DUBAI Photos of a Filipino appearing to be a member of Israel’s troops in Gaza will be investigated by the…
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