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U.N. agencies in 10 countries, including the U.K., France and Canada, are urging Israel to reverse a ban on well-recognized international aid groups from entering Gaza. Among the groups…
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China deepens business cooperation with Belt and Road partners in 2025
BEIJING, Jan. 1 — Chinese industrial and commercial enterprises have deepened pragmatic cooperation with Belt and Road partner countries in trade, investment and industries in 2025, data…
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‘We are always living in fear’: inside Myanmar’s ‘sham’ election | Myanmar
Yangon feels, on the surface, like a normal, bustling city. In downtown areas, commuters stream past roadside sellers and diners perch beneath parasols. Packed buses and cars chug along the roads. At sunset, young people stop to pose for photos…
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Why North Korea’s Kim Jong-un is hailing ‘invincible’ Russia ties in new year message
In his new year message, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un praised troops fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine, a move observers said pointed to Pyongyang’s intention to sustain and deepen military cooperation with Moscow into 2026.The emphasis…Continue Reading
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Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te pledges to defend island’s sovereignty : NPR
In this photo released by the Taiwan Presidential Office, Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te (center) is accompanied by his…
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Mamdani Pays Tribute to the Foods That Define and Sustain New York – The New York Times
- Mamdani Pays Tribute to the Foods That Define and Sustain New York The New York Times
- Four challenges facing New York City Mayor Mamdani BBC
- ‘We will not wait’: Mamdani kicks off housing plans after inaugural party Al Jazeera
- Significance of…
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As Zohran Mamdani becomes New York’s mayor, what are his chances of success?
New York’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has vowed not to water down his ambitious agenda as he promised a new era for the city during an impassioned inauguration address.
The 34-year-old was sworn into the mayoralty outside City Hall by one of his…
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VIDEO: Zohran Mamdani vows to protect people of NYC at swearing-in ceremony – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- VIDEO: Zohran Mamdani vows to protect people of NYC at swearing-in ceremony Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Four challenges facing New York City Mayor Mamdani BBC
- ‘We will not wait’: Mamdani kicks off housing plans after inaugural party
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Usman Khawaja to retire: Australia batter ends international career after fifth Ashes Test
Alongside Steve Smith, Khawaja is one of two remaining members of the Australia team beaten by England in their last series win in this country in 2010-11.
Khawaja has made 6,206 Test runs at an average of 43.39, with 16 hundreds.
He needs 30 runs…
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Usman Khawaja to retire: Australia batter says he still fights ‘racial stereotypes’
Khawaja has played in six Ashes series – winning two, losing two and drawing two. He was also part of the Australia team that won the World Test Championship in 2023.
He needs 30 runs in his final Test to go above Mike Hussey and into 14th on…
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