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Israel's cabinet approves 2026 budget with a hefty $35 billion for defence

Israel's cabinet approves 2026 budget with a hefty $35 billion for defence
Hong Kong faces low election turnout as residents mourn deadly fire

Hong Kong faces low election turnout as residents mourn deadly fire

Indian air travel crippled as IndiGo hit with 'operational crisis'

Indian air travel crippled as IndiGo hit with 'operational crisis'

Indonesian military steps up relief for flood-hit Sumatra; death toll above 860

Indonesian military steps up relief for flood-hit Sumatra; death toll above 860

German parliament backs controversial military service law amid Russian threat

German parliament backs controversial military service law amid Russian threat

Norway to acquire 2 more submarines, long-range missiles

Norway to acquire 2 more submarines, long-range missiles

Greek parliament approves purchase of rocket systems from Israel

Greek parliament approves purchase of rocket systems from Israel

China blasts UK for delaying decision again on massive London embassy

China blasts UK for delaying decision again on massive London embassy

Russian drone strike kills 12-year-old boy in Ukraine as peace talks kept under wraps

Russian drone strike kills 12-year-old boy in Ukraine as peace talks kept under wraps

Around the world, refugees are shut out of the US by Trump's new policies

Around the world, refugees are shut out of the US by Trump's new policies

Iran holds drills in Gulf, firing ballistic, cruise missiles at simulated targets

Iran holds drills in Gulf, firing ballistic, cruise missiles at simulated targets

Drones were spotted near Zelenskiy flight path to Dublin, Irish media report

Drones were spotted near Zelenskiy flight path to Dublin, Irish media report

Video shows final, confused moments of survivors of US boat strike in Caribbean, say sources

Video shows final, confused moments of survivors of US boat strike in Caribbean, say sources

US excludes South Africa from G20 summit

US excludes South Africa from G20 summit

Deadly Sumatra flooding triggers memories of Indian Ocean tsunami

Deadly Sumatra flooding triggers memories of Indian Ocean tsunami

Deadly cyclone dents Sri Lanka's peak tourism season

Deadly cyclone dents Sri Lanka's peak tourism season

Putin and Modi discuss trade, peace in New Delhi summit

Putin and Modi discuss trade, peace in New Delhi summit

Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine

Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine

US widens travel ban to more than 30 countries, Noem says

US widens travel ban to more than 30 countries, Noem says

Honduran centrist candidate calls foul on vote data after Trump-backed Asfura edges ahead

Honduran centrist candidate calls foul on vote data after Trump-backed Asfura edges ahead

Harvard professor arrested by US immigration agents after firing pellet gun near synagogue

Harvard professor arrested by US immigration agents after firing pellet gun near synagogue

Israel launches fresh strikes on south Lebanon after warnings

Israel launches fresh strikes on south Lebanon after warnings

What should happen next under the Gaza peace plan?

What should happen next under the Gaza peace plan?

'Land without laws': Israeli settlers force Bedouins from West Bank community

'Land without laws': Israeli settlers force Bedouins from West Bank community

UN Security Council says ready to support Syria on first-ever visit

UN Security Council says ready to support Syria on first-ever visit

Pandas and ping-pong: Macron to end China visit on lighter note

Pandas and ping-pong: Macron to end China visit on lighter note

Indonesia pledges action on companies causing catastrophic Sumatra floods

Indonesia pledges action on companies causing catastrophic Sumatra floods

Russia's Putin arrives in India for summit talks with PM Modi

Russia's Putin arrives in India for summit talks with PM Modi

Pope Leo closes Vatican fundraising group, rolling back a Francis decision

Pope Leo closes Vatican fundraising group, rolling back a Francis decision

Sri Lanka cyclone survivors afraid to go home, stuck in relief centres

Sri Lanka cyclone survivors afraid to go home, stuck in relief centres

Leader of Lithuanian government party found guilty of hatred against Jews

Leader of Lithuanian government party found guilty of hatred against Jews

Bangladesh's Gen-Z battles to gain political ground after ousting Hasina

Bangladesh's Gen-Z battles to gain political ground after ousting Hasina

Iran invites Lebanon's foreign minister to discuss bilateral ties

Iran invites Lebanon's foreign minister to discuss bilateral ties