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Greece suspends asylum for North African migrants as sea arrivals surge
Over 2,000 migrants reached Crete in recent days, with another 520 rescued off its coast early Wednesday
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728 drones, 13 missiles: Ukraine faces massive strike as US policy shifts
The overnight attack hit several cities, including Lutsk, Lviv, and Rivne, leaving destruction even in areas that had previously seen less bombardment.
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Three dead, 19 missing after Houthis sink cargo ship in Red Sea
The incident adds to a growing list of attacks on commercial vessels in the region as the Houthis escalate their campaign.
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South Korea repatriates six North Koreans amid strained ties and silent coordination
The country’s Ministry of Unification said the repatriation marks the first under President Lee Jae-myung, who assumed office in June after campaigning on a platform to ease tensions with the North.
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Fuel control switches under scrutiny in fatal air India crash probe
The London-bound jet, which crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12, plummeted after reaching just 650 feet in altitude.
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Leaked audio ties Sheikh Hasina to deadly Bangladesh protest crackdown
In the recording, Hasina is heard instructing security forces to shoot protesters on sight.
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Ghana launches security-backed task force to curb gold smuggling
The move, announced Tuesday, marks the country’s first coordinated anti-smuggling campaign at the national level.
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Over 160 missing as Texas flood death toll climbs to 109
In Kerr County alone part of a region often referred to as "Flash Flood Alley" authorities are searching for 161 individuals still unaccounted for. The figure is based on missing person reports from relatives, friends, and neighbors, the governor said.
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Cairo to reopen embassy in Mogadishu closed since early 1990s
The reopening of the Egyptian Embassy in Mogadishu marks a major step in strengthening the historic ties between the two nations.
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EU set to approve Bulgaria’s eurozone entry in 2026
Bulgarian Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova hailed the moment as a major milestone.
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Ramaphosa responds to U.S. tariff hike, urges diplomacy and trade diversification
Ramaphosa emphasized South Africa’s commitment to pursuing a more equitable and mutually beneficial trade relationship with the United States.
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Trump, Netanyahu discuss Gaza relocation, Iran, and ceasefire prospects
Netanyahu suggested that the U.S. and Israel were collaborating with other nations willing to offer Palestinians what he called a “better future.”
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US Justice Department dismisses Epstein conspiracy theories after comprehensive review
The findings, released in a joint memorandum on Monday, come after what officials described as an “exhaustive review” of evidence gathered since Epstein’s death in 2019.
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Texas flood tragedy deepens as search for survivors nears grim turning point
Torrential rains on Friday turned the Guadalupe River into a deadly torrent, sweeping through the Hill Country town of Kerrville and devastating Camp Mystic, a historic Christian girls' camp.
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US delays tariffs but warns 14 countries including Japan and South Korea
The move follows the end of a 90-day suspension period that the White House had placed on some of its toughest tariff proposals.
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UN airdrops aid to starving South Sudanese amid escalating conflict
The aid comes as violence surges in parts of South Sudan following renewed tensions between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar, which escalated into open conflict in March.
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South Africa police minister accused of ties to criminal gangs
The allegations centre around a special police unit that was formed in 2018 to investigate the assassinations of politicians, a trend that has haunted the province for years.
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Roman Starovoit found dead following sudden dismissal by Putin
Starovoit had been appointed minister of transport in May 2024, following a nearly six-year stint as governor of the Kursk region.
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North Korea bans Western influencers from upcoming trade fair tour
YPT clarified on its website that the trip will not be open to journalists, travel vloggers, or social media influencers.
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Rescue operation ends in Karachi as 27 bodies recovered from collapsed building
Government authorities said the building had been declared structurally unsafe in earlier inspections, with eviction notices issued between 2022 and 2024.
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Death toll rises to 78 as flooding ravages Texas, dozens still missing
Governor Greg Abbott confirmed an additional 10 deaths across other counties and said 41 individuals were still unaccounted for.
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Israel launches first strikes on Houthi Sites in Yemen since Iran truce
Ahead of the strikes, IDF spokesperson Avichay Adraee issued a warning in Arabic urging civilians to leave the targeted sites, including the ports and power plant.
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US deports eight men to South Sudan after court ruling
So far, the US has deported individuals to El Salvador and Costa Rica, and reports suggest talks with Rwanda, Benin, Angola, Equatorial Guinea, Eswatini and Moldova.
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Khartoum slams UAE for backing RSF, distorting global narratives
Sudan pointed to recent diplomatic meetings held by the Non-Aligned Movement in New York, accusing the UAE of trying to suppress solidarity with Sudan and block any reference to RSF as a rebel group.
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Peru President doubles salary despite 2% approval and public rage
Boluarte took office in December 2022 after former president Pedro Castillo was impeached. As the vice president, she assumed leadership under constitutional succession.
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7/7 anniversary: King Charles calls for unity and respect across faiths
Explosions on three underground trains and a double-decker bus killed 52 people and injured more than 700, in one of the deadliest terror incidents in the UK's history.
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Israel heads to truce talks in Qatar despite rejecting Hamas amendments
The move comes after Hamas indicated on Friday its willingness to enter “immediate and serious” negotiations and submitted its official response to a U.S.-backed truce proposal mediated by Qatar.
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Starlink deploys free internet to support Texas flood rescue operations
The catastrophic floods, which hit the region on July 5, have so far claimed at least 50 lives, with dozens still unaccounted for.
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Desperate search underway as Texas floods leave at least 51 dead, dozens missing
Authorities confirmed at least 51 fatalities, including 15 children.
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Chebet, Kipyegon smash world records in Oregon
Kipyegon stormed to victory the women's 1500m with a time of three minutes 48.68 seconds - breaking her own world record by 0.36 seconds.