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Netanyahu’s UN belligerence wins cheers at home as world walks out
Israeli PM's defiant UN speech alienated critics abroad but delighted his base as elections draw near.
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Argentina’s poverty rises to 32 percent under Milei with more pain forecast
A 4.1-percentage-point rise in poverty in the first half of 2026 could be bad news for Milei's re-election bid.
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‘Hostile, but hooked’: What’s behind the US-China trade truce extension?
Some analysts say extending the truce is pure optics - others say it's a useful step towards a more durable deal.
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Tunisia fuel strike highlights growing economic and political anger
A 48-hour strike in Tunis adds to mounting public frustration over worsening living conditions and basic services.
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‘Source of anxiety’: Pakistan cracks down before march to free Imran Khan
The government has blocked highways to the capital and set up container barriers in preparation for the PTI protest.
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Gaza watches Israel’s elections with fear and antipathy
Palestinians are following the campaign, but few feel next month's vote will make their lives any better.
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US aviation sanctions disrupt Iran flights, push travellers overland
Travel disruptions intensify as Iranian airlines lose access to airspace, pushing civilians towards costly land routes.
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Yemeni government in military and diplomatic push to reverse Houthi gains
Government claims battlefield advances as diplomats attempt to put anti-Houthi fight at UN centre stage.
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Moroccans head to polls amid economic uncertainty to decide next parliament
Millions of Moroccans vote today for a 395-seat parliament amid new digital proxy and anti-fraud measures.
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Can flurry of New York diplomacy lead to US-Iran diplomatic breakthrough?
Analysts say a deal this week is unlikely - core disagreements between Washington and Tehran remain unresolved.
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Powerful El Nino could cause more than 450,000 deaths, scientists say
Heaviest toll expected in poorer countries, already struggling with food insecurity and high energy costs, report says.
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Why are the Houthis fighting for Yemen’s Kahboub Mountains?
Kahboub could help the Houthis consolidate control near one of the world’s busiest shipping routes.
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Iran delegation to present narrative of resilience, diplomacy at UNGA
Iran’s delegation has arrived to New York for the UNGA where the war with the United States will be raised.
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How an economic squeeze is changing everyday life and work for Iranians
Iran’s government is trying to change some work patterns to help save on fuel and energy amid struggles and shortages.
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Poor storage or sabotage? Series of explosions in Syria raises fears
Repeated blasts at military sites expose the risks facing Syria as it rebuilds its army after years of war.
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Postponing the future: War and inflation redraw marriage terms in Iran
Iran's cost of living crisis is affecting the dreams and everyday life choices of young Iranians.
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Back to school in Gaza: Learning in tents after years of disruption
After nearly three years of disruption, children return to school in Gaza in makeshift spaces with scarce resources.
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Echoicide: Who decides which truths survive in Gaza?
From Gaza to the digital age, visibility has become one of the central political struggles of modern conflicts.
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Germany’s Berlin, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania states head to polls
About 3.8 million people in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are eligible to vote on Sunday.
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Ed Sheeran calls Gaza situation ‘unjustifiable’ after Palestine controversy
The British singer addresses fans at his concert in Philadelphia as his US Loop Tour resumes.