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Pakistan accused of fatally shooting 30 unarmed protesters in Kashmir

Pakistan accused of killing 30 unarmed Kashmir protesters

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Pakistan accused of killing 30 unarmed Kashmir protesters Local rights group alleges authorities removed evidence of the killings while enforcing a communications blackout, hindering investigations into protesters’ deaths in Kashmir. What is happening in Pakistan-administered Kashmir is deeply alarming because it appears to be a clash between a frustrated public and a state responding with

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Death toll in Japan earthquake rises to 13, search continues

Death toll in Japan earthquake rises to 13 continues

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Death toll in Japan earthquake rises to 13 continues A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s Kumamoto region on Kyushu island late Tuesday afternoon, killing at least 13 people and injuring many. In Kumamoto, the damage has been severe enough to collapse part of a shopping mall, damage a factory chimney, derail a train, and shake people

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India, others at risk of up to 100% tariffs as US Senate votes to advance Russia sanctions bill

US Senate introduced Russia sanctions bill risking 100% tariffs on India and others also

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US Senate introduced Russia sanctions bill risking 100% tariffs on India and others also The US Senate advanced the Russia sanctions bill during President Volodymyr Zelensky’s Capitol visit, raising potential 100% tariff risks for India. The Senate’s move on the Russia sanctions bill puts India in a difficult and very practical bind. It is not

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US, Saudi forces strike Iran-backed militia sites in Iraq

US, Saudi forces strike Iran-backed militia targets in Iraq

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US, Saudi forces strike Iran-backed militia targets in Iraq Saudi Arabia intercepted drones launched by Iran-backed militias in Iraq for the second consecutive day, preventing attacks and escalating regional tensions. Jordan says it intercepted five missiles launched from Iran, and the US says it has again struck Iran-backed sites in Iraq with Saudi forces. The

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New US rule refers some asylum seekers directly to courts

New US rule sends some asylum seekers directly to courts

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New US rule sends some asylum seekers directly to courts DHS estimates the new policy could transfer more than 132,000 asylum cases annually from USCIS to immigration courts nationwide. The US has changed how some asylum cases move through the system, and the main goal is speed. Under the new rule, certain asylum seekers can

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Israel-Lebanon peace talks move to Rome

Israel-Lebanon peace talks shift to Rome for fresh negotiations

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Israel-Lebanon peace talks shift to Rome for fresh negotiations Technical delegations from Israel and Lebanon will meet in Rome to advance peace negotiations, address disputes, and explore confidence-building measures. The next round of US-brokered Israel-Lebanon talks in Rome matters because it is no longer just about stopping fire on a border. It is now about

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Mediators see progress in efforts to halt Iran war

Mediators make progress toward halting the Iran war conflict

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Mediators make progress toward halting the Iran war conflict Saudi Arabia intercepted drones launched by Iran-backed Iraqi militias, preventing attacks on key petroleum facilities and strengthening regional security measures. Mediators say they have made real progress toward bringing Washington and Tehran back to talks, but the region still feels one spark away from another flare-up.

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Houthis Attack Saudi Oil Site, US Holds Back Strike On Iran For 1st Time In 2 Weeks

Houthis attack Saudi oil site; US pauses Iran strikes.

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Houthis attack Saudi oil site; US pauses Iran strikes. There were no reports on Saturday of Iranian attacks on neighbouring countries, marking a pause after days of cross-border retaliatory strikes. The war around Iran is no longer looking like a single-front conflict. Even with the U.S. pausing strikes, the weekend brought signs that the violence

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US, Iran refrain from attacks for second straight day

US Iran from attacks for second straight day

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US Iran from attacks for second straight day The pause in US and Iranian strikes is a fragile but meaningful opening after days of escalation. It does not mean the crisis is over, but it does suggest that both sides may be stepping back just enough to keep negotiations alive. What makes this moment important

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Dharmendra Pradhan resigns after nationwide student protests

India education minister resigns after weeks of ‘Cockroach’ protests

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India education minister resigns after weeks of ‘Cockroach’ protests Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned after weeks of nationwide protests, marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government’s first major concession amid mounting public pressure. Dharmendra Pradhan resigns after nationwide student protests Key points India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned after weeks of protests by students across

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