South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has described US President Donald Trump’s decision to boycott the G20 summit in Johannesburg as “their loss,” highlighting tensions between the two countries over unfounded claims of white minority persecution in South Africa and the country’s push for Israeli accountability in Gaza at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Ramaphosa

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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has instructed its players to remain in Pakistan amid safety concerns following a suicide bombing in Islamabad, warning that anyone returning home early could face a formal review by the board. The decision comes after several squad members reportedly expressed fears for their safety following Tuesday’s attack near a court building

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog and army chief Eyal Zamir have publicly condemned the recent surge in Israeli settler attacks against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, issuing rare criticism of what has become a daily cycle of violence often carried out with the backing or complicity of the Israeli military. Herzog Labels Settler Attacks ‘Shocking

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In a historic milestone, the state of Victoria has become the first in Australia to sign a treaty with Indigenous people, more than 220 years after British colonisation. The treaty formalises the creation of a permanent First Peoples’ Assembly and establishes a truth-telling body to address past injustices. Treaty Signing Ceremony Marks Historic Moment Members

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Tuberculosis (TB) killed 1.23 million people worldwide in 2024, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), marking a 3 percent decline in TB deaths compared to 2023. The UN health agency also reported an almost 2 percent drop in overall TB cases, signaling a positive trend for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted

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A new independent report has called on the United Kingdom to facilitate the voluntary return of former ISIL member Shamima Begum and other British nationals living in Syrian detention camps. The report warns that current UK policies are increasingly untenable as detainees live under “inhuman, dangerous, and degrading” conditions. UK Report Highlights Urgent Need for

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Venezuela has announced a massive deployment of its military forces in preparation for a potential US attack, as tensions rise in the Caribbean following the arrival of a US aircraft carrier in the region. Venezuela Mobilizes Forces Across the Country Venezuelan Minister of People’s Power for Defence, Vladimir Padrino, confirmed on Tuesday that the country

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Israeli military operations in Gaza have resulted in the deaths of at least three Palestinians over the past 24 hours, Palestinian officials confirmed on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank intensified attacks on Palestinian communities, setting fires, damaging property, and wounding several residents. Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 69,000 Amid Ongoing Conflict Gaza’s

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The ongoing US government shutdown has now entered its fifth day of wreaking havoc on air travel, with nearly 1,200 flights cancelled across the country. Passengers are facing prolonged delays, chaos at major airports, and significant disruptions to both domestic and international travel schedules. Widespread Flight Delays Across the United States In addition to mass

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Authorities in India have launched a high-profile investigation under the country’s anti-terrorism law following a deadly car explosion in New Delhi on Monday, which killed at least 12 people and injured around 20 others. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the incident as part of a conspiracy and promised that all responsible individuals would be brought

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