New US sanctions target illicit financial network aiding Iran, military

US Treasury Department says Iran relies on brokers, front companies to finance proxies across region, including Hamas.

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As truce holds, people in Gaza venture out to survey destruction

The massive destruction of homes and infrastructure 'severely compromises' the ability to meet basic needs, the UN said.

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LGBTQ advocates cheer Thailand’s latest drive for same-sex marriage law

If approved, Thailand would be first country in Southeast Asia to legalise same-sex marriage and only second in Asia.

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Group stages ‘die-ins’ across Washington, DC, to raise awareness for Gaza

Silent protesters are using visual depictions of dead Palestinians to highlight the toll of Israel's war to passersby.

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Saudi Arabia selected to host World Expo in 2030

Country also expected to host 2034 World Cup achieves latest in series of wins for Gulf states on international events.

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Hong Kong’s arrested pro-democracy activists face long wait for judgement

Closing arguments are due to begin in high-profile trial of 16 pro-democracy figures nearly three years after arrests.

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US rights advocates launch hunger strike for Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Actor Cynthia Nixon joins activists and state legislators outside White House in protest against US backing of Gaza war.

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Hamas releases 11 more captives from Gaza, Israeli army says

Release comes after mediator Qatar says Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza extended by two days.

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Palestinians gather in Ramallah streets to welcome freed prisoners

The exchange of captives for prisoners between Hamas and Israel continued for a third day on Sunday.

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Al Nassr vs Persepolis – AFC Champions League Group E match preview

Saudi club Al Nassr host Iran's Persepolis FC in the AFC Champions League after beating them in Tehran earlier.

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Volunteer recalls final hours at Indonesian Hospital amid Israeli siege

Volunteer medical worker Fikri Rofiul Haq says lsraeli tanks repeatedly fired on hospital in northern Gaza.

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Sierra Leone president says ‘most leaders’ of unrest arrested

The government says it is in full control following an armed attack in the capital and a nationwide curfew.

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Sudan aid workers risk ‘kidnap and rape’, experts warn

Aid organisations make urgent call for humanitarian corridors to allow them to do their work safely.

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Photos: Lebanese residents of border towns return home amid truce in Gaza

About 55,500 Lebanese have been displaced by clashes between Hezbollah and Israeli forces since October 7.

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Hamas releases 13 Israeli, four Thai captives after hours-long delay

Israel is now expected to release 39 Palestinian prisoners from its jails under the Qatar-mediated truce.

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Families reunited with their children held by Hamas and Israel

As some families are now able to hold their loved ones close, thousands more in Gaza will never get a reunion.

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Derek Chauvin, police officer who killed George Floyd, stabbed, report says

Floyd's death in 2020 sparked worldwide protests against police brutality and racism.

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Man convicted in murder case that rocked Malaysia claims paid for silence

A former policeman protests his innocence, insisting he was paid to remain silent to protect former PM Najib Razak.

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Hamas Captives and Palestinian Prisoners Released

24 captives held by Hamas and 39 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel have been set free.

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Photos: Palestinians released from prison reunite with loved ones

39 Palestinians were released from Israeli prisons in exchange for 13 Israeli hostages freed by Hamas.

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‘Just as scared’: Cyberscam victims in Cambodia find no freedom in rescue

Many end up for months on end in dire conditions in detention centres – sometimes alongside their traffickers.

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