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Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu Holds Record 15-Hour Press Conference
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu addressed a press conference for nearly 15 hours, his office said on Sunday, claiming it broke a previous record held by Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky.
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5 Arrested, Including 4 Iranians, Over Suspected Terror Plot In UK
Britain's counter-terrorism police arrested five men, including four Iranian nationals, on suspicion of terrorism offences over a plot to target a specific premises, the Metropolitan Police said in a statement on Sunday.
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Israel Calls Up 'Tens Of Thousands' Of Army Reservists For Gaza Offensive
Israel was issuing orders to call up tens of thousands of reservists ahead of an expanded offensive in Gaza, Israeli media reported Saturday, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked truce mediator Qatar.
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World Leaders Dial PM Modi As Tensions Between India And Pakistan Escalate
The Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 civilians, mostly tourists, has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation.
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Pope Francis Death Highlights: Pontiff Died Of Heart Stroke, Says Vatican
Pope Francis Death News: Pope Francis, the leader of 1.4 billion Catholics in the world since March 2013, died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 after battling various ailments, the Vatican said.
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"Groundless": China Dismisses Zelensky's Claims It's Supplying Arms To Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that China was supplying weapons and gunpowder to Russia, while also accusing it of producing weapons on Russian territory.
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In New Bonhomie With Pak, Bangladesh Calls For A Reset, With An Apology
In 1971, during the struggle for the liberation of what was then East Pakistan, the Pakistani Army was responsible for widespread atrocities in present-day Bangladesh, including violence against civilians and human rights violations.
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Portrait Of Palestinian Boy Who Lost Both Arms In Israeli Attack Wins World Press Photo Award
A haunting portrait of a nine-year-old Palestinian boy who lost both arms during an Israeli attack on Gaza City won the 2025 World Press Photo of the Year Award Thursday.
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Iran Close To Having A Nuclear Bomb, Says UN Body Chief, Heads To Tehran
Iran is dangerously close to developing an atomic weapon, warned the International Atomic Energy Agency, hours before the UN watchdog's chief is expected to leave for Tehran.
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Aircraft Carriers Truman And Vinson Move In As Trump Plans To Corner Iran
Donald Trump is calculating his next move as he aims to corner Iran over nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran. The US President has decided to put an end to Iran's rapidly advancing nuclear programme.
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Why Iranian Women Are Getting Rid Of "Persian Nose"
All of the women in Iranian model Azadeh's family have had nose surgeries, each feeling the pressure to conform to Western beauty standards in a country where female bodies are heavily policed.
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US Moves Largest B-2 Stealth Bomber Fleet, 3 Aircraft Carriers To Indo-Pacific
While the world was busy figuring out Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff move and its fallout, the United States quietly made a massive military move in the Indian Ocean and Indo-Pacific region.
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Opinion | Turkey: History Comes Back To Bite Erdogan
In 1998, while still mayor of Istanbul, Erdogan was arrested on charges of inciting racial hatred and spent four months in jail. His arrest only made him more popular and brought him to the national stage.
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Opinion | Turkey Protests: Erdogan Faces The Crisis Of His Life
Here's something that Erdogan must bear in mind: the downfall of his arch-rival, Bashar Al Assad of Syria, began with his administration's high-handed response to legitimate protests. A lesson to learn, perhaps.
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Opinion | These 4 Small Nations Can Teach Something To Israel And Russia
The stories of Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan and Armenia-Azerbaijan are hopeful signs in an otherwise dysfunctional global order where neighbours, with the help of their respective benefactors, have been able to make way for peace.
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Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu Holds Record 15-Hour Press Conference
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu addressed a press conference for nearly 15 hours, his office said on Sunday, claiming it broke a previous record held by Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky.
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5 Arrested, Including 4 Iranians, Over Suspected Terror Plot In UK
Britain's counter-terrorism police arrested five men, including four Iranian nationals, on suspicion of terrorism offences over a plot to target a specific premises, the Metropolitan Police said in a statement on Sunday.
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Israel Calls Up 'Tens Of Thousands' Of Army Reservists For Gaza Offensive
Israel was issuing orders to call up tens of thousands of reservists ahead of an expanded offensive in Gaza, Israeli media reported Saturday, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked truce mediator Qatar.
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World Leaders Dial PM Modi As Tensions Between India And Pakistan Escalate
The Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 civilians, mostly tourists, has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation.
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Pope Francis Death Highlights: Pontiff Died Of Heart Stroke, Says Vatican
Pope Francis Death News: Pope Francis, the leader of 1.4 billion Catholics in the world since March 2013, died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 after battling various ailments, the Vatican said.
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"Groundless": China Dismisses Zelensky's Claims It's Supplying Arms To Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that China was supplying weapons and gunpowder to Russia, while also accusing it of producing weapons on Russian territory.
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In New Bonhomie With Pak, Bangladesh Calls For A Reset, With An Apology
In 1971, during the struggle for the liberation of what was then East Pakistan, the Pakistani Army was responsible for widespread atrocities in present-day Bangladesh, including violence against civilians and human rights violations.
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Portrait Of Palestinian Boy Who Lost Both Arms In Israeli Attack Wins World Press Photo Award
A haunting portrait of a nine-year-old Palestinian boy who lost both arms during an Israeli attack on Gaza City won the 2025 World Press Photo of the Year Award Thursday.
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Iran Close To Having A Nuclear Bomb, Says UN Body Chief, Heads To Tehran
Iran is dangerously close to developing an atomic weapon, warned the International Atomic Energy Agency, hours before the UN watchdog's chief is expected to leave for Tehran.
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Aircraft Carriers Truman And Vinson Move In As Trump Plans To Corner Iran
Donald Trump is calculating his next move as he aims to corner Iran over nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran. The US President has decided to put an end to Iran's rapidly advancing nuclear programme.
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Why Iranian Women Are Getting Rid Of "Persian Nose"
All of the women in Iranian model Azadeh's family have had nose surgeries, each feeling the pressure to conform to Western beauty standards in a country where female bodies are heavily policed.
-
US Moves Largest B-2 Stealth Bomber Fleet, 3 Aircraft Carriers To Indo-Pacific
While the world was busy figuring out Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff move and its fallout, the United States quietly made a massive military move in the Indian Ocean and Indo-Pacific region.
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Opinion | Turkey: History Comes Back To Bite Erdogan
In 1998, while still mayor of Istanbul, Erdogan was arrested on charges of inciting racial hatred and spent four months in jail. His arrest only made him more popular and brought him to the national stage.
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Opinion | Turkey Protests: Erdogan Faces The Crisis Of His Life
Here's something that Erdogan must bear in mind: the downfall of his arch-rival, Bashar Al Assad of Syria, began with his administration's high-handed response to legitimate protests. A lesson to learn, perhaps.
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Opinion | These 4 Small Nations Can Teach Something To Israel And Russia
The stories of Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan and Armenia-Azerbaijan are hopeful signs in an otherwise dysfunctional global order where neighbours, with the help of their respective benefactors, have been able to make way for peace.
