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China Describes ongoing Gaza war as 'Disgrace to Civilization'
President Xi Jinping has proposed an "international peace conference" to address the ongoing fighting, underscoring the urgency of resolving the situation.
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Haiti Faces Escalating Violence: Mass Jailbreak
Haiti, the poorest country in the Americas, has been experiencing a surge in violence, with gangs controlling 80% of Port-au-Prince.
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Japan Court Grants Rohingya Refuge
The court, citing the Myanmar military's ethnic cleansing against the Rohingya, particularly since the February 2021 military coup, found legitimate grounds for fear of persecution.
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Japan Faces Unprecedented Birth Rate Decline
Alongside plummeting birth rates, marriage rates have also taken a hit, with 489,281 couples tying the knot in 2023. This marks the first time in 90 years that the number of marriages has fallen below half a million, becoming a significant factor contributing to the overall decline in births.
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UN Report Reveals Widespread Sexual Violence in Sudan’s Ongoing Conflict
The disturbing findings reveal that many of these assaults, including rape, were perpetrated by members of the paramilitary forces both in homes and on the streets.
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Netanyahu Reveals Postwar Plan
The two-page document, brought before the security Cabinet for approval, outlines a vision that includes hand-picked Palestinians administering Gaza, a demilitarized zone, and freedom of action for Israel's military to thwart security threats.
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Ukraine-Russia war enters third year
Despite Ukraine's resilience, setbacks have come, particularly with the failure of the 2023 counteroffensive. The Russian army has capitalised on booming war production, strengthening its position.
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Explorers May Have Found Amelia Earhart’s Long-Lost Plane
Amelia Earhart's disappearance on July 2, 1937, during her around-the-world flight, has intrigued the world for nearly 87 years.
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Global Leaders Urge Israel to Halt Offensive
Spain and Ireland have also urged the European Commission to urgently review whether Israel is complying with its human rights obligations in Gaza.
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X Allegedly Paid by Terrorists
Elon Musk's decision to monetize the blue check mark feature when he acquired Twitter in 2022 has now raised legal concerns, as these verified accounts include entities facing U.S. sanctions.
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18 million Sudanese facing acute hunger crisis : WFP
Despite having food supplies in Sudan, humanitarian access obstacles and other unnecessary hurdles are hampering operations. Vital aid is not reaching those who need it most, and reports of people dying from starvation are already emerging.
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Standing Against the Use of Child Soldiers
These forced or kidnapped children suffer from physical and mental abuse, sexual assault, and sometimes death. Their capacity to lead a normal life, their mental health, and their education are all severely impacted by the wounds left by their experiences.
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China Tightens Carbon Trading Oversight Rules
The new regulations allocate responsibilities for overseeing and managing carbon emissions trading to the State Council's ecological and environmental departments.
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McDonald's misses sales target, blames Gaza war.
This decline followed calls for a boycott of McDonald’s by customers in Muslim countries after its Israeli franchisee provided thousands of complimentary meals to the Israeli military.
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Tech CEOs Grilled Over Online Child Safety Concerns
The concerns raised during the hearing reflect a broader anxiety among some parents who feel that social media platforms are not doing enough to ensure the safety of their children.
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UK Labour Party Faces Criticism Over Gaza Stance
Labour sources revealed that the party is aware of the critical role Muslim voters play, not only as staunch supporters but also in key target seats across the south and northwest of the country.
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Ship Carrying Thousands of Livestock Stranded off Australia
The animals now face an uncertain fate, with potential options including discharge in Australia, subjecting them to biosecurity-mandated quarantine, or embarking on a month-long journey around Africa to reach Israel while avoiding the Red Sea.
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Israeli Forces Storm Hospital in Gaza's Khan Younis
Israel says Hamas fighters operate in and around hospitals, which Hamas and medical staff deny.
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Paris Braces for Unprecedented Protests as Activists Hurl Soup at 'Mona Lisa
Facing economic hardships, French farmers are demanding better government support, fair remuneration for their produce, and protection against cheap imports.
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Saudi Arabia Breaks Alcohol Ban with Opening of Diplomatic Liquor Store
While the liquor store is only accessible to non-Muslim diplomats, the decision is symbolic and reflects a departure from the strict Islamic values that have governed the nation since the early 1950s. Saudi Arabia, home to Islam's holiest sites, has long upheld a nationwide ban on alcohol.
