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Nearly 25 Islamic State fighters killed or captured in Syria, US military says

Nearly 25 Islamic State fighters killed or captured in Syria, US military says
Israel says it will halt operations of several humanitarian organizations in Gaza starting in 2026

Israel says it will halt operations of several humanitarian organizations in Gaza starting in 2026

New Year 2026 begins in New Zealand as world bids farewell to 2025

New Year 2026 begins in New Zealand as world bids farewell to 2025

CIA behind strike at Venezuelan dock that Trump claims was used by drug smugglers, AP sources say

CIA behind strike at Venezuelan dock that Trump claims was used by drug smugglers, AP sources say

Bangladesh mourns ex-PM Khaleda Zia with state funeral

Bangladesh mourns ex-PM Khaleda Zia with state funeral

Russian drones blast Ukraine's Odesa and injure 6, including children

Russian drones blast Ukraine's Odesa and injure 6, including children

Bangladesh's Islamist party open to unity government after February vote

Bangladesh's Islamist party open to unity government after February vote

Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers under new ceasefire deal

Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers under new ceasefire deal

Global 'fragmentation' fuelling world's crises: UN refugee chief

Global 'fragmentation' fuelling world's crises: UN refugee chief

Leftist Mamdani to take over as New York mayor under Trump shadow

Leftist Mamdani to take over as New York mayor under Trump shadow

Regional temperature records broken across the world in 2025

Regional temperature records broken across the world in 2025

Taiwan stays on high alert as Chinese ships pull back after massive drills

Taiwan stays on high alert as Chinese ships pull back after massive drills

MSF expects to be barred from Gaza after missing Israel deadline

MSF expects to be barred from Gaza after missing Israel deadline

Turkey detains 357 Islamic State suspects nationwide after deadly clash

Turkey detains 357 Islamic State suspects nationwide after deadly clash

Ten countries warn of 'catastrophic' Gaza situation

Ten countries warn of 'catastrophic' Gaza situation

A war within a war: Yemen's latest conflict

A war within a war: Yemen's latest conflict

Students join Iran demonstrations after shopkeepers protest

Students join Iran demonstrations after shopkeepers protest

World bids farewell to 2025 - a year of Trump, truces and turmoil

World bids farewell to 2025 - a year of Trump, truces and turmoil

What to know about China's drills around Taiwan

What to know about China's drills around Taiwan

UAE announces troops withdrawal from Yemen following Riyadh's accusations

UAE announces troops withdrawal from Yemen following Riyadh's accusations

UAE rejects Saudi claims on Yemen, calls Riyadh's statement 'disappointing'

UAE rejects Saudi claims on Yemen, calls Riyadh's statement 'disappointing'

Saudi Arabia says national security is a red line as UAE forces asked to leave Yemen

Saudi Arabia says national security is a red line as UAE forces asked to leave Yemen

End of an era as Bangladesh ex-PM Khaleda Zia dies

End of an era as Bangladesh ex-PM Khaleda Zia dies

Trump threatens Hamas, warns Iran of more US strikes after Netanyahu talks

Trump threatens Hamas, warns Iran of more US strikes after Netanyahu talks

Israel hands Trump another international award, after Nobel snub

Israel hands Trump another international award, after Nobel snub

Iraq parliament elects new speaker

Iraq parliament elects new speaker

China conducts second day of military drills around Taiwan

China conducts second day of military drills around Taiwan

Police say Bondi Beach mass shooting suspects 'acted alone'

Police say Bondi Beach mass shooting suspects 'acted alone'

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