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‘Trapped inside’: The children suffocating in the smog of Lahore
Air pollution has become a major problem in Pakistan and it is children who are paying the price.
Last-minute budget bill to prevent US government shutdown prevails in House
The bill now goes to the Senate where it is expected to pass with only hours remaining before an expected shutdown.
Starbucks workers’ union goes on strike in US cities
Workers complain of inadequate wages as inflation soars, and promise to escalate the strike.
US Congress debates last-minute spending bill to avert government shutdown
Nonessential government functions are expected to shutter on Saturday unless a government spending bill can be passed.
What are the implications of Israel’s attacks on Yemen?
Houthi forces carry out attacks on Israel since start of its war on Gaza.
Israeli forces fire at Syrian protesters in Deraa, wounding one
Demonstrators demand an end to Israeli military presence in border town in southern governorate.
Erdogan urges end of foreign support for Kurdish fighters in Syria
Turkish president compares Kurdish YPG fighters to ISIL and says neither group has a future in Syria.
Two dead as car slams into Christmas market crowd in Germany
The driver involved in the ramming has been taken into custody, with officials calling the incident an attack.
Thousands of Syrians celebrate new government in Umayyad Square
Thousands of Syrians, many newly returned to the country after the fall of Assad, celebrated in Umayyad Square.
Elon Musk backs Germany’s far-right AfD before elections
Germans expected to vote on February 23 after centre-left coalition government led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz collapses.