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Israelis demand accountability over 7 October failures three years after attacks
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to take any personal responsibility for what happened or order a state inquiry.
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Merz vows to counter destabilization from Germany’s political fringes
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged to prevent destabilization in Germany stemming from political extremism. He emphasized the importance of addressing this issue as a societal duty.
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EU enlargement: European Commission tables reforms to prepare bloc for new members
The European Commission is proposing earlier access to EU markets for candidate countries, new voting rules to reduce vetoes and extra safeguards for a bigger bloc. But is the reform fair — or even feasible?
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Guterres in Islamabad: Genocide, cowardice, and the cage of Imran Khan
There are careers that end in triumph, careers that end in scandal, and careers that achieve the rarer distinction of staging their own final indictment. António Guterres has found his in Islamabad…
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Israeli National Security Minister hands out pro-death penalty pins at high school | The National
Itamar Ben-Gvir has touted tough stance against Palestinians in bid for re-election this month
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Four deputies, one son-in-law: Iraqi PM’s cabinet deal exposes price of consensus | The National
Possible appointment of militia figure Laith Al Khazali as deputy PM and Nouri Al Maliki’s son-in-law as Interior Minister sparks backlash as Iraq considers austerity budget and dinar devaluation
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Israel’s embrace of Serb nationalist Milorad Dodik threatens Bosnia and the wider Balkans
Israel’s growing ties with Republika Srpska embolden Dodik and give the entity another means of applying pressure on Europe
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Moldova to name new power line after Donald Trump
Moldova to name new power line after Donald Trump
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Canada's Carney to make historic bilateral visit to Turkey
Canadian PM seeks to deepen ties with Ankara as Canada looks to expand trade beyond the US
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Millions of Pakistanis get government fuel relief but some miss out
Pakistan has subsidised petrol for millions, but some economists caution that those most needing help are left out.
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Israel and Indonesian vice president Gibran prove the powerful can break rules and walk free
Today marks three years since Israel began its genocide in Gaza. Three years in which Israel has faced no real punishment. On the eve of this anniversary, a court in Indonesia showed the world exac…
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US midterms could bring new wave of Israel critics to Congress
Democrats are favoured to retake the House, with several progressive candidates critical of Israel poised to win seats in November’s midterms.
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France rebukes Trump after he blames Islam for student protests
Trump blamed Islam and mass immigration for France’s student protests, prompting a rebuke from the country’s foreign minister.
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Why South Sudan's path to its first election remains uncertain
South Sudan's first general election is set for December 22. Insecurity, political tensions and the failure to begin voter registration have raised doubts over whether a credible poll can be held.
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Teachers’ Day: Qatar PM-FM honours 80 government school teachers
The celebration reflected the Ministry’s focus on raising awareness of the importance of the teaching profession and supporting the development of human capabilities, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030…
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Labour candidate condemns Green Party's 'Zionism is racism' motion ahead of by-election
Sagal Abdi-Wali makes declaration as her own views on Israel and Palestine come under scrutiny
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German spy scandal threatens national security
The arrest of Germany's former intelligence chief August Hanning could undermine national security, experts warn, as allies may reconsider their intelligence relationships.
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UK Greens are wrong – Zionism is not racism
The party’s new policy reflects ignorance of Zionism and does nothing to advance Palestinian self-determination.