The Trump administration will limit the number of refugees admitted to the US to 7,500, and give priority to white South Africans.
The move, announced in a notice published on Thursday, will apply for the next fiscal year and marks a dramatic cut…
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Russian activity increasing around key Ukrainian town, army chief says
The commander in chief of Ukraine’s armed forces has warned Russian activity is increasing around the key frontline town of Pokrovsk, saying “the situation is difficult”.
General Oleksandr Syrskyi admitted Russian infantry was massing in the area…
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‘The bodies just kept coming’
Vanessa Buschschlüter and
Rute Pina,BBC Brasil, reporting from São Paulo
Bruno ItanDozens of bodies were laid out in a square in Penha, in northern Rio, after the deadliest police raid in the city’s history A photographer who witnessed the…
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Iranian girls futsal team wins Asian Youth Games title
Leading up to the final, Iran defeated Chinese Taipei in the semifinals to reach the crucial match.
The final match was a closely contested encounter against China, which ended in a goalless draw after regular time.
In the penalty shootout,…
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What is COP30 and where and when is it taking place?
Mark PoyntingClimate reporter, BBC News
Getty ImagesWorld leaders will soon gather for their annual meeting on how to tackle climate change.
COP30 is taking place ten years after the Paris climate agreement, in which countries pledged to try to…
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Lebanese president orders army to ‘confront any Israel
According to a statement from the Lebanese presidency on Thursday, Aoun instructed army chief Rudolphe Haikal to “have the Lebanese army confront any Israeli incursion into the liberated southern territories, in defense of Lebanese land and the…
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Israel receives coffins Hamas says contain two Gaza hostages’ bodies
Israel has received via the Red Cross in Gaza two coffins which the Palestinian armed group Hamas says contain the bodies of deceased hostages, according to the Israeli prime minister’s office.
Israeli forces will now transfer the bodies to…
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Five ways the government shutdown is hurting Americans
Getty ImagesThe US government shutdown has entered its fifth week and there is no clear end in sight.
With Democrats and Republicans deadlocked over passing a spending plan that would reopen federal agencies, millions of Americans are feeling…
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Iran holds 8th annual chemical, laboratory industry exhibition
Moein Amini
Press TV, TehranThe 8th International Exhibition on the Chemical and Laboratory Industry has showcased Iran’s growing expertise in knowledge-based production….
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US extends waivers for India on Iran's Chabahar Port
TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) –The US has granted India an extension on sanctions waivers for Iran Chabahar Port until early next year. This crucial port facilitates India’s regional connectivity plans, provided vital access to Afghanistan and…
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