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Putin prepared to meet Zelenskiy but legitimacy an issue, Lavrov says

Russian President Vladimir Putin is prepared to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy but all issues must be worked through first…

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Tens of thousands of European troops needed for Ukraine, union warns

BERLIN: European NATO leaders must not be naive when discussing a Ukraine peace force but face up to the reality…

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UN investigation seeking justice for Rohingya who fled Myanmar hit by cost-cutting

GENEVA: Millions of dollars of funding cuts from donors and UN cost-cutting could hamper evidence gathering and undermine efforts to…

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US warships head to Venezuela in drug cartel crackdown

Three US Navy warships are reportedly en route to the coast of Venezuela and could arrive by the weekend, as…

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Russia hammers Ukraine with drones and missiles as peace efforts drag on

KYIV: Russia launched one of its biggest aerial attacks of the year on Ukraine, firing 574 drones and 40 ballistic…

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Israel maintains military pressure on Gaza City ahead of planned offensive

CAIRO/JERUSALEM: The Israeli military maintained its pressure on Gaza City with heavy bombardments overnight, residents said, ahead of a Thursday…

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UN chief urges immediate Gaza ceasefire, warns of casualties from Israeli operation

TOKYO: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, after Israel announced the first…

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Tibet marks anniversary with songs, dances, reminders of Communist rule

BEIJING: Tibet marked its 60th year as a Chinese autonomous region on Thursday with songs, dances and a parade in…

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Thailand’s Shinawatra dynasty faces triple court test that could upend politics

BANGKOK: Thailand’s billionaire Shinawatra family is bracing for a series of high-stakes court decisions starting Friday that could test its…

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Most Americans believe countries should recognise Palestinian state: poll

A 58% majority of Americans believe that every country in the United Nations should recognise Palestine as a nation, according…

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