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‘I am praying this will end soon so that we can go back home’

Hundreds of Cambodians have sought shelter on the grounds of a Buddhist pagoda in Oddar Meanchey province, fleeing the border area after the deadliest fighting in more than a decade between the... Read more »
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France Pushes Forward with Palestinian State Recognition

France defended its decision to recognise Palestinian statehood amid domestic and international criticism on Friday, including against the charge that the move plays into the hands of militant group Hamas. President Emmanuel... Read more »
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State Dept refuses to say what ‘alternative options’ being considered for Gaza

A spokesperson for the US State Department has refused to answer repeated questions from reporters about special envoy Witkoff’s statement on the Trump administration’s withdrawal from Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar. Notably,... Read more »
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‘Stop funding a genocide,’ army veteran tells US officials

Josephine Guilbeau, a US Army veteran, has delivered an impassioned rebuke of Israel’s starvation policy against Palestinians during a news conference outside the US Capitol. “I have been screaming, as a conservative... Read more »
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US Court Hands Down 11-Year Sentence to Nigerian for $1.3 Million Scam

A Nigerian man, Abiola Quadri, has been sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison in the United States for orchestrating a $1.3 million fraud scheme involving stolen identities to claim COVID-19... Read more »
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French President, Macron and Wife Sue Candace Owens for Defamation in U.S. Court

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, have filed a defamation lawsuit in the United States against right-wing commentator Candace Owens over what they describe as “verifiably false and devastating lies”... Read more »
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Asian Markets Rally on Back of Japan-US Trade Deal

Tokyo stocks surged Wednesday after Japan and the United States finally hammered out a trade deal to slash Donald Trump’s tariffs, including those on the crucial car sector. Investors were also cheered... Read more »
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Trump’s August 1 Tariff Deadline Looms Over Global Markets

Asian markets were mixed Tuesday as traders kept an eye on earnings from Wall Street titans this week while tracking US trade talks just over a week before the deadline for a... Read more »
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New US Immigration Fees Target Asylum, Work Permits

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced a new set of immigration-related fees following the implementation of the H.R. 1 Reconciliation Bill, with changes set to take effect from July... Read more »
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Bangladesh Fighter Jet Crashes Into School in Dhaka, 19 Fatalities

A Bangladeshi training fighter jet crashed into a school in the capital Dhaka on Monday, killing at least 19 people and injuring dozens more in the country’s deadliest aviation accident in decades.... Read more »
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Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ Dies After 19 Years in Coma

Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal, long known as Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’, has passed away after spending two decades in a coma. The nephew of billionaire investor Prince Alwaleed bin... Read more »
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South Korea Landslide Amid Downpours: 1 Killed, 3 Missing

A landslide triggered by torrential rain killed at least one person in South Korea, the national fire agency said Saturday. Three people were also missing after the landslide buried two houses in... Read more »
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Cuba Scraps 60-Year Presidential Age Limit in Rule Change

Cuba had scrapped the maximum age limit of 60 for its presidential candidates as part of a constitutional reform approved on Friday by parliament. The communist-ruled island’s restriction of two five-year presidential... Read more »
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Visa Expiry Doesn’t Indicate Your Stay Duration – U.S. Embassy Reminds Nigerians

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has issued an important reminder to Nigerian travellers, clarifying that the expiration date on a U.S. visa is not the same as the date a visitor... Read more »
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Tech CEO Involved in Controversy at Coldplay Concert with HR Staff

A top United States tech boss, Andy Byron, has gone viral after being caught on the kiss cam with his company’s HR chief, Kristin Cabot, during a Coldplay concert in Boston. The... Read more »
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EU Agrees on 18th Round of Russian Sanctions Over Ukraine Conflict

EU countries on Friday signed off on a new package of sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine, including lowering a price cap on Moscow’s oil exports. The 18th round of... Read more »
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Trump Has ‘Chronic Venous Insufficiency,’ But No Serious Health Concerns – White House

US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a chronic but benign vein condition after seeking medical examination for swollen legs, the White House said on Thursday, July 17. The presidential physician... Read more »
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Trump diagnosed with vein condition after leg swelling, hand bruising

US President, Donald Trump, has been diagnosed with a long-term but benign vein condition, the White House said on Thursday following speculation about his heavily bruised hand and swollen legs. The 79-year-old... Read more »
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16-Year-Olds to Get Vote in UK General Elections Under New Plan

The British government said Thursday it plans to allow 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in general elections, a landmark change giving the UK one of the lowest voting ages worldwide. It follows... Read more »
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Huawei Surges Back to Top in China’s Smartphone Market

Huawei has reclaimed the top spot in China’s smartphone market for the first time in over four years, surpassing both Apple and domestic rivals like Xiaomi, according to a new report from... Read more »