Politics
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Israel launches new strikes on Gaza
The United States said Thursday it was “confident” that a fragile Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal would take effect…
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TikTok plans total US shutdown
Social media giant TikTok plans to completely shut down its operations in the United States this Sunday if a ban…
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Biden warns of growing oligarchy and stresses democracy in farewell speech
President Joe Biden delivered his farewell address on Wednesday evening, reflecting on his four-year presidency and offering a warning about…
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Ceasefire agreement reached in Gaza conflict after 15 months of violence
Negotiators reached a deal on Wednesday for a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict between Israel and Hamas, an official briefed…
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Trump’s defence secretary nominee struggles to name ASEAN nations
Pete Hegseth, former Fox News host and Donald Trump’s nominee for Defence Secretary, faced intense scrutiny during his Senate confirmation…
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Jack Smith resigns after leading Trump prosecutions
US Special Counsel Jack Smith has resigned from the Justice Department, ending his role in prosecuting former President Donald Trump on…
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Biden expected to hold talks with Netanyahu with hostage deal ‘very close’
US President Joe Biden will likely talk with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu soon, his national security adviser said on…
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Joe Biden honors Pope Francis with Presidential Medal of Freedom
The America’s highest civilian award was given by the president, saying the pontiff was “a light of faith, hope, and…
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Venezuela’s Maduro sworn in for new term amid opposition protests
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for a new term on Friday, extending his rule amidst ongoing protests and…
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Weakening of Hezbollah allowed Lebanon to fill vacant presidency
The weakening of Hezbollah in last year’s war with Israel allowed Lebanon’s long deadlocked parliament to reach consensus around a…
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