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Hamas confirms death of spokesman Abu Obeida

Hamas confirms death of spokesman Abu Obeida
Russia says Ukraine tried to attack Putin's residence but Kyiv says Moscow is lying

Russia says Ukraine tried to attack Putin's residence but Kyiv says Moscow is lying

US offers Ukraine 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan, Zelenskyy says

US offers Ukraine 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan, Zelenskyy says

Bangladesh's Gen-Z party faces revolt over alliance with Jamaat-e-Islami, risking its future

Bangladesh's Gen-Z party faces revolt over alliance with Jamaat-e-Islami, risking its future

Nepal's former rapper to run for PM in key vote after Gen Z protests

Nepal's former rapper to run for PM in key vote after Gen Z protests

Kosovo's Kurti promises swift formation of new government after election win

Kosovo's Kurti promises swift formation of new government after election win

'We are not a threat to anyone': Afghan minister welcomes statements of Dar and religious scholars

'We are not a threat to anyone': Afghan minister welcomes statements of Dar and religious scholars

Trump, Netanyahu to discuss next phase of Gaza plan

Trump, Netanyahu to discuss next phase of Gaza plan

Three dead in Alawite protests on Syrian coast, local officials say

Three dead in Alawite protests on Syrian coast, local officials say

Six Islamic State militants killed, seven police wounded in operation in Turkey

Six Islamic State militants killed, seven police wounded in operation in Turkey

Myanmar pro-military party 'winning' junta-run poll first phase: source

Myanmar pro-military party 'winning' junta-run poll first phase: source

Indonesia fire kills 16 people in retirement home

Indonesia fire kills 16 people in retirement home

Mexican train derailment kills at least 13 people, 98 injured

Mexican train derailment kills at least 13 people, 98 injured

Bangladesh's student-led party allies with Islamists ahead of election

Bangladesh's student-led party allies with Islamists ahead of election

Trump, Zelensky getting 'a lot closer' to peace agreement but key issues unresolved

Trump, Zelensky getting 'a lot closer' to peace agreement but key issues unresolved

'Shivering from cold and fear': winter rains batter displaced Gazans

'Shivering from cold and fear': winter rains batter displaced Gazans

Any Israeli presence in Somaliland will be a 'target': Houthi leader

Any Israeli presence in Somaliland will be a 'target': Houthi leader

China launches military drills around Taiwan amid tensions with Japan

China launches military drills around Taiwan amid tensions with Japan

Trump says has 'productive' talks with Putin before Zelensky meet

Trump says has 'productive' talks with Putin before Zelensky meet

North Korea tests cruise missiles in show of 'combat readiness'

North Korea tests cruise missiles in show of 'combat readiness'

China welcomes Thailand-Cambodia truce ahead of trilateral talks

China welcomes Thailand-Cambodia truce ahead of trilateral talks

South Korean President Lee names conservative lawmaker as budget minister

South Korean President Lee names conservative lawmaker as budget minister

Guinea votes in presidential election expected to cement Doumbouya's rule

Guinea votes in presidential election expected to cement Doumbouya's rule

UK secures migrant return deal with Angola, Namibia; DRC faces visa curbs

UK secures migrant return deal with Angola, Namibia; DRC faces visa curbs

Bangladesh police say student leader Osman Hadi's killers fled to India

Bangladesh police say student leader Osman Hadi's killers fled to India

Tepid early turnout in Myanmar election as junta touts stability

Tepid early turnout in Myanmar election as junta touts stability

Daraya reborn: the rebels rebuilding Syria's deserted city

Daraya reborn: the rebels rebuilding Syria's deserted city

Iraqis cover soil with clay to curb sandstorms

Iraqis cover soil with clay to curb sandstorms

Kosovo votes in bid to end year-long political impasse

Kosovo votes in bid to end year-long political impasse

Putin says Russia will achieve its Ukraine aims by force if Kyiv doesn't want peace

Putin says Russia will achieve its Ukraine aims by force if Kyiv doesn't want peace

Zelenskiy to meet Trump in Florida for talks on Ukraine peace plan

Zelenskiy to meet Trump in Florida for talks on Ukraine peace plan

Central African Republic votes, Russia ally Touadera seeks third term

Central African Republic votes, Russia ally Touadera seeks third term

Chilly Gaza braces for more winter rain and word of any progress in ceasefire talks

Chilly Gaza braces for more winter rain and word of any progress in ceasefire talks