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Israel launches intense airstrikes in Lebanon as deadline looms to disarm Hezbollah

Israel launches intense airstrikes in Lebanon as deadline looms to disarm Hezbollah
Belgian farmers in anti-trade protest clash with police

Belgian farmers in anti-trade protest clash with police

China voices support for Venezuela amid US blockade, but makes no aid pledges

China voices support for Venezuela amid US blockade, but makes no aid pledges

Germany to take in more than 500 stranded Afghans from Pakistan

Germany to take in more than 500 stranded Afghans from Pakistan

Turkey warns Russia and Ukraine over Black Sea security after shooting down drone

Turkey warns Russia and Ukraine over Black Sea security after shooting down drone

Israel fires mortar into Gaza residential area, wounding at least 10

Israel fires mortar into Gaza residential area, wounding at least 10

India signs trade pact with Oman as it expands Middle East ties

India signs trade pact with Oman as it expands Middle East ties

Pope Leo replaces New York's Cardinal Dolan in shake-up of US Church

Pope Leo replaces New York's Cardinal Dolan in shake-up of US Church

Unreliable data mask just how bad the air quality crisis is in India

Unreliable data mask just how bad the air quality crisis is in India

US approves $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan, largest ever

US approves $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan, largest ever

India streamlines visa rules in boost for Chinese professionals

India streamlines visa rules in boost for Chinese professionals

Saudi, French and US officials push Hezbollah disarmament plan

Saudi, French and US officials push Hezbollah disarmament plan

Over 1,000 civilians killed in Sudan's Darfur when paramilitary group seized camp, UN says

Over 1,000 civilians killed in Sudan's Darfur when paramilitary group seized camp, UN says

Ukraine says 180,000 consumers were left without power after Russian overnight attack

Ukraine says 180,000 consumers were left without power after Russian overnight attack

Brown University gunman 'could be anywhere' on fifth day of manhunt

Brown University gunman 'could be anywhere' on fifth day of manhunt

In holiday speech, Trump highlights victories amid sinking approval ratings

In holiday speech, Trump highlights victories amid sinking approval ratings

Australia promises crackdown on hate as Bondi Beach shooting victim Matilda is farewelled

Australia promises crackdown on hate as Bondi Beach shooting victim Matilda is farewelled

UN report says Afghan soil being used by militant groups for cross-border attacks

UN report says Afghan soil being used by militant groups for cross-border attacks

Takeaways from Trump's year-end address to the nation

Takeaways from Trump's year-end address to the nation

Winter storms worsen Gaza humanitarian crisis as UN says aid still blocked

Winter storms worsen Gaza humanitarian crisis as UN says aid still blocked

US Congress ends Syria sanctions

US Congress ends Syria sanctions

German MPs approve 50 bn euros in military purchases

German MPs approve 50 bn euros in military purchases

US Congress passes defense bill defying Trump anti-Europe rhetoric

US Congress passes defense bill defying Trump anti-Europe rhetoric

Zelensky says Russia preparing for new 'year of war'

Zelensky says Russia preparing for new 'year of war'

Heartbroken medic, whose veil was pulled by Indian state CM, decides not to join govt job

Heartbroken medic, whose veil was pulled by Indian state CM, decides not to join govt job

Putin warns that Russia will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if peace talks fail

Putin warns that Russia will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if peace talks fail

Trump administration to dissolve key climate research agency

Trump administration to dissolve key climate research agency

South Africa arrests Kenyans working on US refugee applications

South Africa arrests Kenyans working on US refugee applications

India summons Bangladesh envoy over security concerns in Dhaka

India summons Bangladesh envoy over security concerns in Dhaka

UN chief Guterres urges maximum restraint in Yemen after separatist advance

UN chief Guterres urges maximum restraint in Yemen after separatist advance

Mexican president calls on UN to avoid bloodshed in Venezuela

Mexican president calls on UN to avoid bloodshed in Venezuela

From hospital beds, Cambodian soldiers describe 'toxic gas'

From hospital beds, Cambodian soldiers describe 'toxic gas'

Supporters of Tunisia's Saied rally amid deepening political divisions

Supporters of Tunisia's Saied rally amid deepening political divisions