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Somali and Turkish forces free hijacked MV LUTUF without ransom, dispute persists
The Turkish‑owned bulk carrier MV LUTUF, sailing under a Cameroon flag, was released on 30 August after a joint operation by Somali naval forces and Turkey
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Tuareg rebels release 60 soldiers in swap for defector Attaher.
The Tuareg rebels of northern Mali announced on Saturday that they had released 60 Malian soldiers they had captured earlier this year, in exchange for the
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Death toll from Nepal flash floods rises to 669; 2,400 missing.
The death toll from the flash floods that struck Nepal last month has risen to 669, with more than 2,400 people reported missing. The most severe impact ha
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Iceland Voters Reject EU Membership Negotiations in Referendum
In a nationwide vote held on 29 March, Icelanders decisively rejected a proposal to reopen negotiations for European Union membership, with 57.6 % of voter
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Argentina wins third Women’s Hockey World Cup after shoot‑out victory over Netherlands
Argentina’s “Las Leonas” clinched their third Women’s Hockey World Cup title on Sunday, 14 October 2022, when they edged out the Netherlands 5‑3 in a penal
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Canada Women’s Volleyball Secures Olympic Spot, Ending 27-Year Drought
Canada’s women’s national volleyball team secured a berth in the upcoming Summer Olympics in Los Angeles after a decisive 3‑1 win over the Dominican Republ
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Filip Hrgović Wins IBF Heavyweight Title in Ninth‑Round Stoppage
Filip Hrgović, the Croatian prospect who has steadily climbed the heavyweight ranks, halted Moses Itauma in the ninth round of a title fight on Wednesday n
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Russian Drone Strikes Bucha Supply Depot, Killing 37 in Ukraine
A Russian drone attack on a military supply depot in Bucha, a suburb of Kyiv, killed at least 37 people on Friday night and set the site ablaze. The strike
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27 Dead in Head‑On Collision on Zimbabwe’s Harare‑Masvingo Road
A tragic head‑on collision on Zimbabwe’s main road south of Harare has left 27 people dead and seven injured, according to local authorities. The accident,
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US, Venezuela Sign 20‑Year Oil Partnership, Granting Limited Sanctions Relief
On Monday, the United States and Venezuela announced a new agreement that will expand U.S. access to Venezuelan oil reserves under a private‑investment fra
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Serbian Minister Announces State Burial for Convicted War Criminal Mladić
Serbian Justice Minister Nenad Vujić announced on Thursday that the convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić will be buried with state and military honours afte
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Avalanche Sign Cale Makar to 8-Year, $163.2M Extension, Breaking $20M AAV
The Colorado Avalanche announced on Thursday that they have signed defenseman and alternate captain Cale Makar to an eight‑year, $163.2 million extension—
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Cambodia Deploys 184 New Peacekeepers to Central African Republic
Cambodia has deployed a fresh contingent of 184 military personnel, including 28 women, to the Central African Republic to take part in ongoing United Nati
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NFL permanently eliminates the Pro Bowl Games to prioritize player health and engagement.
The National Football League has announced the complete elimination of the Pro Bowl Games, ending a decades-long tradition of mid-season or post-season all
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Indonesia Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 103 as Rescue Efforts Continue
Ten days after a powerful earthquake struck Indonesia’s Flores region, local authorities have confirmed that the death toll has risen to 103, with 1,666 pe
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CIA Director John Ratcliffe Makes Unannounced Visit to Moscow for Intelligence Talks
CIA Director John Ratcliffe arrived in Moscow on an unscheduled military flight this week for high-level meetings with Russian intelligence officials, mark
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US and Allies Issue Direct Warning to Moscow Over Potential NATO Attacks
Recent reporting by The Wall Street Journal indicates that a high-level diplomatic and intelligence mission was conducted to formally caution Moscow agains
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Failed coup in Niger’s capital: military quashes attack on airport and presidential palace.
In the early hours of this morning, Niger's state television reported that disgruntled factions within the Nigerien Armed Forces launched an attempted coup
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Iceland's historic referendum concludes; restart of EU talks threatens economic sovereignty, fisheries.
Iceland officially concluded a highly anticipated and historic referendum today to decide whether to resume negotiations for joining the European Union. Th
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Israel drone strike kills senior Palestinian Islamic Jihad operative in Jenin
Israel’s military announced on Thursday that a drone strike in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin killed three Palestinian militants, among them Qais Bit
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Japan spends record ¥15.4 trillion on yen support in August
The Ministry of Finance announced on Monday that it had spent a record ¥15.4 trillion (approximately US$96 billion) on foreign‑exchange market operations b
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Thousands Rally at National Mall to Defend Voting Rights on March Anniversary
Demonstrators swarmed the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, marking the 63rd anniversary of the historic March on Washington. Organisers said
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Cambodia shuts down 700 scam centers, arrests 30,000 in cybercrime crackdown
Phnom Penh authorities announced on Monday that a year‑long operation against organized cybercrime has resulted in the shutdown of more than 700 online sca
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Two Thieves Steal 200‑Carat Platinum‑Diamond Necklace from Vienna Museum
Austrian police announced on Thursday that two men broke into the Museum of Applied Arts (MAK) in Vienna’s historic Innere Stadt district and stole a 200‑c