All but one of the 100 cities with the world’s worst air pollution last year were in Asia, according to a new…
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Chinese envoy meets Hamas chief Haniyeh after first visit to Israel since Gaza war began
by adminChinese diplomat Wang Kejian met Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Qatar, China’s Foreign Ministry said Tuesday, the first meeting between a…
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Explosive star event will create once-in-a-lifetime sight in the sky. Here’s how to see it
by adminAstronomers are expecting a “new star” to appear in the night sky anytime between now and September, and it promises to be…
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Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro indicted for allegedly falsifying Covid vaccination data
by adminBolsonaro’s closest aide, Lieutenant-Colonel Mauro Cid, and 15 others were also indicted for allegedly participating in the same scheme. Bolsonaro’s lawyer, Fabio…
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Hong Kong passes second national security law, widening crackdown powers and aligning city more closely with mainland China
by adminHong Kong’s legislature unanimously passed sweeping new powers on Tuesday that critics and analysts warned would align the financial hub’s national security laws more…
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that comments from US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calling for new elections in Israel…
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Russia saw protests at polling stations on Sunday on the final day of voting in an election set to extend Russian President…
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Putin extends one man-rule in Russia after stage-managed election devoid of credible opposition
by adminPresident Vladimir Putin is set to tighten his grip on the country he has ruled since the turn of the century, with…
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For leaders across the West, Vladimir Putin’s inevitable landslide win in an election without true opposition was a reminder of his tight…
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Niger’s military government announced that it has ended an accord with the US that allowed military personnel and civilian staff from the Department of Defense to operate in Niger – days…