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Cousin of hostage killed by Hamas: Netanyahu's decisions made it impossible for hostages to return

The cousin of Carmel Gat, one of the six hostages killed by Hamas, said he blames Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for their deaths because of the prime minister's delay in agreeing to a deal.  

Cousin of hostage killed by Hamas: Netanyahu's decisions made it impossible for hostages to return
Political|World

Egypt's president makes his first visit to Turkey as relations thaw

The presidents of Turkey and Egypt are finding common ground on the war in Gaza as they continue to mend long-strained relations

Egypt's president makes his first visit to Turkey as relations thaw
Europe|News|World

Greta Thunberg detained by Danish police at pro-Palestinian protest

Danish police detained activist Greta Thunberg at a Copenhagen protest against the war in Gaza and Israel's occupation of the West Bank on Wednesday, a spokesperson for the

Greta Thunberg detained by Danish police at pro-Palestinian protest
Asia|News|World

US is building allies network to counter China's threat, top diplomat to Taiwan says

The United States is building a network of alliances in the Indo-Pacific to counter China's threats there, its top diplomat in Taiwan said on

US is building allies network to counter China's threat, top diplomat to Taiwan says
Europe|News|World

Ukrainian foreign minister resigns ahead of expected reshuffling of government leaders

Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, one of Ukraine’s most recognizable faces on the international stage, has submitted his resignation ahead of an expected reshuffling of government leaders

Ukrainian foreign minister resigns ahead of expected reshuffling of government leaders
MidEast|News|Political|World

Egypt's Sisi makes first presidential visit to Turkey in 12 years

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi discussed the Gaza war and ways to further repair the long-frozen ties between the

Egypt's Sisi makes first presidential visit to Turkey in 12 years
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Zelenskiy orders war's biggest reshuffle to give Ukraine 'new energy'

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that Ukraine needed "new energy", as he ordered a major government reshuffle at a crucial juncture in the war against

Zelenskiy orders war's biggest reshuffle to give Ukraine 'new energy'
Americas|Asia|News|World

US expected to send senior Pentagon official to China military forum

The United States is set to send Michael Chase, the deputy assistant secretary of defence for China, Taiwan and Mongolia, to China's top

US expected to send senior Pentagon official to China military forum
News|Opinion|World

The pope urges Indonesia to live up to its promise of 'harmony in diversity'

Pope Francis has urged Indonesia to live up to its promise of “harmony in diversity” and fight religious intolerance

The pope urges Indonesia to live up to its promise of 'harmony in diversity'
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Kremlin says the threat from the West forces change to nuclear doctrine

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that Russia was adjusting its nuclear doctrine because the United States and its Western allies were threatening Russia by escalating the

Kremlin says the threat from the West forces change to nuclear doctrine
Asia|News|Political|World

South Korea, New Zealand leaders condemn North Korea nuclear development

The leaders of South Korea and New Zealand condemned North Korea's nuclear weapons development and its military cooperation with Russia, Seoul's presidential office said on Wednesday

South Korea, New Zealand leaders condemn North Korea nuclear development
Americas|News|World

Cocaine trade in the rugged Micay Canyon threatens Colombia's peace efforts

In the rugged Micay Canyon of southwestern Colombia, rebel groups have beefed up their presence over the past two years despite efforts by Colombian President Gustavo Petro to negotiate peace deals with these irregular armies under a strategy known as total peace

Cocaine trade in the rugged Micay Canyon threatens Colombia's peace efforts
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Thousands of Rohingya flee to Bangladesh from violence in Myanmar, official says

Around 8,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled to Bangladesh in recent months, escaping escalating violence in Myanmar's western Rakhine state, according to Bangladeshi

Thousands of Rohingya flee to Bangladesh from violence in Myanmar, official says
Asia|News|Political|World

Thai king endorses PM Paetongtarn's new cabinet

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn has endorsed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's new cabinet, the Royal Gazette showed on

Thai king endorses PM Paetongtarn's new cabinet
Americas|News|Political|World

Human rights group implicates Venezuelan security forces in killings during post-election protests

A global human rights watchdog has implicated Venezuelan security forces and pro-government armed groups in killings that occurred during the protests that followed the country’s disputed July presidential election

Human rights group implicates Venezuelan security forces in killings during post-election protests
Asia|News|World

Indian PM Modi to start 2-day Singapore visit on Wednesday

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet with Singapore counterpart Lawrence Wong during a two-day visit to the city-state starting on Wednesday, Singapore's government said

Indian PM Modi to start 2-day Singapore visit on Wednesday
News|Political|World

Pope Francis, in Muslim-majority Indonesia, warns against religious extremism

Pope Francis on Wednesday urged political leaders in Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim-majority country, to guard against

Pope Francis, in Muslim-majority Indonesia, warns against religious extremism
News|World

Russian air attack kills four members of same family in Ukraine's Lviv

A Russian drone and missile attack early on Wednesday killed seven people, including four members of the same family, in the western

Russian air attack kills four members of same family in Ukraine's Lviv
Africa|Asia|World

What to expect from the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit

China's President Xi Jinping will open the ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit on Thursday, where he is expected to urge African leaders gathered in Beijing

What to expect from the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit
Americas|MidEast|News|Political|World

Doug Emhoff says he's 'gutted' after the hostage killings in Gaza

Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, says he is “gutted” after the killings of American Hersh Goldberg-Polin and five other Israeli hostages taken by Hamas

Doug Emhoff says he's 'gutted' after the hostage killings in Gaza
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As Mexican protesters block Congress over judicial overhaul, lawmakers head to vote in nearby gym

Protesters in Mexico City are blocking the entrance to Congress over proposals that would make judges stand for election

As Mexican protesters block Congress over judicial overhaul, lawmakers head to vote in nearby gym
Education|News|World

Student leaders reveal prison ‘nightmare’ after Gen Z revolution sets them free

Student leaders reveal prison ‘nightmare’ after Gen Z revolution sets them free

Student leaders reveal prison ‘nightmare’ after Gen Z revolution sets them free
Economy|Finance|News|World

Crude futures settle down by more than $1/bbl on demand fears

Crude futures fell by more than $1 a barrel on Wednesday in see-saw trading, with traders worried about demand in coming months as crude producers offered mixed

Crude futures settle down by more than $1/bbl on demand fears
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House Foreign Affairs Committee subpoenas Blinken over Afghanistan withdrawal

House Foreign Affairs Committee subpoenas Blinken over Afghanistan withdrawal

House Foreign Affairs Committee subpoenas Blinken over Afghanistan withdrawal
Election|News|Political|World

Christmas in Venezuela kicks off in October, President Maduro has declared

The world’s attention on Venezuela has focused lately on the fallout from a highly contested presidential election that both the ruling party and its opponents claim to have won, the persecution of critics and the arrest warrant issued this week against the former opposition presidential candidate

Christmas in Venezuela kicks off in October, President Maduro has declared

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