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Israel launches airstrike in Qatar against Hamas leaders amid ceasefire talks

On September 9, 2025, Israel carried out a risky military operation by launching an airstrike in Doha, Qatar, targeting senior Hamas leaders, including...

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Taliban Restrictions leave women excluded from rescue efforts after Afghanistan earthquake

In the minutes following the devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, despair was not experienced equally. Rescue teams made up exclusively of men, prevented...

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Earthquake in Afghanistan leaves over 1,400 dead as rescue efforts continue

A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on Sunday night, leaving behind a trail of destruction and grief. Taliban government authorities reported that...

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Over 600 dead after powerful earthquake in Afghanistan: A tragedy that deepens the humanitarian crisis

On Sunday night, a magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, leaving devastation across remote mountainous areas. The Taliban Interior Ministry has reported more...

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Tragedy in Minneapolis: Who was Robin Westman, the author of the school shooting?

The city of Minneapolis is still reeling after the tragedy that struck the Annunciation Catholic School, where two children lost their lives in...

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Fatal hit-and-run in Havana claims one life, injures eight; foreign resident detained

Havana woke up in shock after a tragic mass hit-and-run that left one woman dead and eight others injured in the early hours...

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Vietnam evacuates hundreds of thousands as typhoon Kajiki closes in

Vietnam is facing tense moments with the arrival of Typhoon Kajiki, considered one of the most powerful storms of the year. With sustained...

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Tragedy at Celebration Key: Two carnival passengers drown in the Bahamas

The past Friday, two American passengers from Carnival Cruise Line died in separate drowning incidents at Celebration Key, the company’s newly opened private...

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Apple launches the iPhone 17 series: Prices, models, and colors You need to know

Apple recently surprised audiences by unveiling its iPhone 17 lineup, which includes the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17...

Taliban Restrictions leave women excluded from rescue efforts after Afghanistan earthquake

In the minutes following the devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, despair was not experienced equally. Rescue teams made up exclusively of men, prevented...

Alcaraz dismantles Djokovic to reach US Open Final – A new era dawns in men’s tennis

In a commanding semifinal performance at the 2025 US Open, Carlos Alcaraz booked his place in the men’s final by defeating Novak Djokovic...

Gen Z protests in Nepal force social media ban reversal and pPrime Minister’s resignation

Nepal has lifted its controversial ban on major social media platforms, including Facebook, X, and YouTube, after violent protests led by “Generation Z”...