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Yemen, oil and power: How 'iron brothers' Saudi Arabia and UAE turned into rivals | Explained
Yemen became the most visible battleground, but the rupture runs far deeper, reshaping alliances, military planning, and the future balance of power in the Gulf.
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US Justice Department releases over 3 million new pages of Epstein Files: What the latest document dump reveals
The disclosures are being made under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a law passed after months of public pressure demanding greater transparency over Epstein’s crimes and the role of federal authorities.
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India a two-stater, can act as bridge in peace efforts: Palestine amid rising regional tensions
Aghabekian described India as a long-standing and trusted partner, stressing that its voice carries weight at a time when the prospects of a two-state solution are under strain.
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Iran digs in to protect its ‘nuclear gold’. How Tehran is hiding its uranium amid fears of a US attack
Commercial satellite imagery analysed by researchers at the Institute of Science and International Security reveals that Iran has intensified efforts to harden its nuclear infrastructure.
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NASA delays Artemis II Moon mission amid Arctic cold, rules out early Feb launch windows
NASA has announced a brief delay in the timeline of its Artemis II Moon mission, revising the launch schedule for the landmark flight.
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‘Who is that?’ Trump says he hired Doug Burgum after noticing his wife, sparks backlash | WATCH
As the event concluded, Trump reflected on his first encounter with the couple, recounting how a campaign-style video featuring them had caught his attention.
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Russia agrees to Trump's request to halt strikes on Kyiv until February 1
Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in recent months have left large parts of Kyiv without heating during one of the harshest winters in years.
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US and Iran near military conflict: Key US bases in West Asia, why they matter and how they could be targeted
The United States maintains tens of thousands of troops and major military facilities across the region, all operating under US Central Command, also known as Centcom.
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Trump threatens tariffs on Cuba oil suppliers. Why Washington is escalating pressure | Explained
Mexico has emerged as a key oil supplier to Cuba, although media reports suggest those shipments may be slowing under pressure from Washington.
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Chinese woman pierces her 10-month-old kid 600 times with needle as 'folk remedy' to cure fever
Authorities investigating the case confirmed that the woman, surnamed Dao, repeatedly stabbed her infant son with needles in what she believed was a traditional folk remedy.
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Indonesian woman receives 140 lashes under Sharia Law for sex outside marriage, alcohol use
The punishment was carried out in a public park in Banda Aceh, where dozens of people gathered to watch. The woman fainted during the punishment and was later taken to an ambulance.
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'Our children’s brains are not for sale': Macron backs social media ban for children, warns against US and China tech giants
Framing the move as a matter of child protection rather than censorship, Macron said the digital economy must not be allowed to exploit young minds.
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Sohail Afridi leads PTI siege of Adiala Jail over Imran Khan’s secret treatment, takes on Pak govt with 5 questions
The protest was triggered after the federal government acknowledged that Khan had been quietly moved out of prison to Islamabad’s Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences for an eye procedure.
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China’s classrooms turn to AI as machines begin checking students’ homework | WATCH
Despite the growing role of AI, teachers have not been removed from the process entirely. Human involvement remains crucial for tasks that require judgment and creativity.
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Why Iran is threatening a ‘crushing response’ with 1,000 drones as EU moves to brand Revolutionary Guards as terrorists | Explained
The face-off has sent diplomatic shock waves across the region, with calls for negotiations to defuse tensions drawing in key regional actors.
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Asim Munir chooses Bahawalpur for his latest show of force: Why India sees a dangerous terror link | Explained
The timing, location and optics of Munir’s presence have raised serious red flags in New Delhi, especially given Bahawalpur’s central role in jihadist infrastructure and its recent targeting by India during Operation Sindoor.
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Bailouts at home, power games abroad: Will Pakistan tap IMF funds to pay Trump’s $1 billion ‘Board of Peace’ fee?
With IMF money flowing in to keep Pakistan afloat, the question is no longer hypothetical. Can Pakistan afford this gamble, and who ultimately pays the price?
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Denials and deflections: Pakistan rejects Israel shift as ‘Board of Peace’ move raises questions
Contradicting assurances from the Taliban regime in Kabul, he claimed Afghan nationals were actively planning and carrying out attacks on Pakistani soil, using Afghan territory as a staging ground.
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From Manmohan Singh to Narendra Modi: How India’s 1991-2026 trade journey delivered its biggest deal with Europe
The deal, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, creates the world’s largest bilateral trade bloc.
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118 officers promoted, none Hindu: Why Bangladesh’s latest bureaucratic promotions under Yunus are raising alarms
The timing of the promotions, just months before national elections, has intensified scrutiny of the Yunus government’s priorities and raised alarms over systematic exclusion of minority officials.
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Khawaja Asif signals military options against Afghanistan, says Pakistan will strike 'at the right time'
Khawaja Asif also hinted at deeper defence engagement with Turkey, saying key issues were being discussed and that developments would “unfold and crystallise soon.”
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Did India attack Pakistan's Kirana Hills nuclear site? IAF's R-Day video sparks buzz
IAF’s Republic Day video sparks renewed speculation over whether Operation Sindoor targeted Pakistan’s Kirana Hills nuclear site.
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Trump has ‘dementia’, is ‘obsessed,’ Ilhan Omar says after Minneapolis attack
Ilhan Omar links a spray attack at a Minneapolis event to Donald Trump’s rhetoric, accusing the president of being “obsessed” with her as police investigate the incident.
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From OpenAI to ‘WAGA’: Why tech billionaires Elon Musk and Vinod Khosla have been feuding since 2024
While race and politics dominate the latest exchange, the deeper roots of the Musk-Khosla rivalry lie in artificial intelligence.
