Lebanese President Joseph Aoun ordered his army on Thursday to counter any Israeli incursions into liberated areas in the south, in the first such move since a ceasefire took effect in late 2024, according to local…
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Widespread uncertainty as US food aid set to lapse amid government shutdown | Politics News
New York declares a ‘state of emergency’ as state and local officials scramble to assist residents set to lose benefits.
Millions of people in the United States who rely on nutrition assistance programmes are facing uncertainty, as food aid is…
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Trump caps refugee admissions at 7,500
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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What will be the impact of Hurricane Melissa on Jamaica? | News
It’s being called “the storm of the century”. Hurricane Melissa has torn through the Caribbean, ranking among the most powerful Atlantic storms on record. The Category 5 storm hit Jamaica especially hard. How will the island recover?
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Haredi Jews Stage Rally Against Military Conscription
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The protest comes at a time when political instability in the occupied territories is deepening, with speculation that ultra-Orthodox rabbis may withdraw support from Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition. Such a…
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Persepolis, Tractor draw in Iran professional league
Tractor came within minutes of upsetting Persepolis courtesy of Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh’s goal in the 88th minute, but a late strike from Marko Bakic ensured the visitors escaped with a 1–1 draw at the Bonyan Diesel Stadium in Tabriz, Tehran…
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Haifa’s ‘Rocket Tower’ still damaged after Iranian missile strike, prosecutors work from cafés: Report
Five months after an Iranian missile struck Haifa’s “Rocket Tower” during Israel’s 12-day war with Iran, prosecutors say they are still without permanent offices, working from cafés and shared desks.
The June…
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Spinning genocide: How is Israel using US PR firms to frame its Gaza war? | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Israel has contracted at least three public relations companies to bolster its image online and among the United States’ Christian right, filings under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) show.
According to US Department of Justice…
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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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Hundreds of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews protest in West Jerusalem against military draft – Middle East Monitor
Hundreds of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews gathered in West Jerusalem on Thursday for a mass protest against compulsory military service, local media reported.
According to Israel’s public broadcaster KAN, the…
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