Hamas Stands Firm on Gaza Demands Despite Leaders’ Killing
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Hamas has stated that Israel’s attempted assassination of its political leaders in Doha will not alter its core demands for a Gaza ceasefire,...
Philippines Condemns China’s ‘Nature Reserve’ in Disputed Shoal
BackgroundAccording to Reuters, the South China Sea remains one of Asia’s most contested regions, with China claiming nearly the entire waterway through its “nine-dash...
Afghanistan’s Quake Aftermath Threatens “Intergenerational” Recovery
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Afghanistan faces an intergenerational crisis as back-to-back earthquakes destroy homes, livestock, and irrigation systems—wiping out the primary assets of rural families—while limited aid...
South Korea Says U.S. Immigration Raid Could Deter Investment
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung warned that a recent U.S. immigration raid—which detained hundreds of South Korean workers at a Hyundai Motor...
Nepal Army and Protesters Negotiate Interim Prime Minister
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Nepal’s army is negotiating with “Gen Z” protest leaders to appoint an interim prime minister after weeks of anti-government demonstrations left 30 dead...
US Seeks Stability, Not Conflict, Defense Secretary Assures China
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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun in a rare phone call that Washington does not seek conflict or...
Israel Strikes Houthi Targets in Yemen’s Capital Sanaa
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Israel conducted airstrikes on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, targeting Houthi defense ministry facilities and military infrastructure, according to Houthi-run media and local witnesses. The...
Israeli official: Hamas leaders will face another strike if they survived Qatar attack
The Israeli ambassador to the U. S., Yechiel Leiter, stated that if Israel did not succeed in killing Hamas leaders in an air strike...
EU Chief Vows New Measures Targeting Israel Over Gaza
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The war in Gaza has fueled divisions across Europe, with calls for the EU to pressure Israel mounting as civilian casualties rise. Previous attempts...
Protesters in France Disrupt Transport and Demand Macron’s Resignation
BackgroundFrance is facing heightened political unrest after parliament ousted Prime Minister François Bayrou in a no-confidence vote earlier this week over his austerity-driven budget...