WASHINGTON — The U.S. military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) has called on Hamas to end its attacks on civilians in Gaza and to disarm “without delay,” as the group reasserts control in the territory by deploying armed forces and carrying out executions of alleged collaborators. Since the ceasefire with Israel began on Friday, Hamas has redeployed

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LIMA, Peru — Violent clashes erupted in the Peruvian capital on Wednesday as youth-led anti-crime demonstrations turned deadly, leaving at least one person dead and more than 100 people injured, according to official reports. The unrest marks the latest escalation in a wave of nationwide protests against corruption, political instability, and a deepening crime crisis

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Madagascar’s ousted president, Andry Rajoelina, has officially confirmed that he fled the country last weekend following what he described as “explicit and extremely serious threats” to his life. The revelation comes amid a military-led power grab and a youth-driven protest movement that have plunged the island nation into its worst political crisis in over a

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In a dramatic escalation of Madagascar’s political crisis, President Andry Rajoelina announced the dissolution of the National Assembly on Tuesday, deepening the standoff between his administration, the military, and a surging youth protest movement that has swept across the country. The decree, published on the presidency’s official Facebook page, stated that the president had “consulted”

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Madagascar’s Andry Rajoelina, once celebrated as the youthful face of change and reform, has now been forced from power by the same force that once elevated him — the anger and activism of Madagascar’s youth. The 51-year-old president, who rose to prominence as a charismatic mayor and radio personality in the late 2000s, was ousted

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TULKAREM, Occupied West Bank – In the shadow of ongoing conflict, Palestinian residents near Tulkarem continue to face escalating violence as Israeli soldiers carry out widespread demolitions and forced displacements in the Nur Shams and Tulkarem refugee camps. Entire neighbourhoods now lie in ruins — homes flattened, vehicles abandoned, and once-bustling streets reduced to silence.

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Syria’s new president Ahmed al-Sharaa has pledged to rebuild and redefine his country’s long-standing alliance with Russia, assuring Vladimir Putin that Damascus will honor all previous agreements even as it charts a new path toward sovereignty and stability after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Al-Sharaa’s First State Visit Marks a Diplomatic Reset In his first

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As President Andry Rajoelina fled Madagascar amid mass protests, the army assumed control, leaving a nation in uncertainty. Gen Z protesters—driven by demands for basic services like clean water, electricity, and dignity—have emerged as a powerful force shaping the country’s political future. Chaos and Hope in Antananarivo On Sunday morning, in the Mahamasina suburb of

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Apple Inc. has announced plans to increase its investment in China, signaling its commitment to the world’s largest smartphone market even as US-China trade tensions intensify. The announcement comes amid looming tariffs, geopolitical risks, and efforts by US President Donald Trump to encourage domestic manufacturing. Tim Cook Reaffirms Commitment to China During a recent meeting

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The Gaza ceasefire agreement has sparked debate about whether the international community is ready to rehabilitate Israel’s global image, even as widespread allegations of atrocities remain unresolved. Analysts warn that denial within Israel and a rush by Western allies to normalize relations may obscure the human cost of the conflict. Gaza Ceasefire Seen as Opportunity

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