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US unveils $500m military aid for Ukraine as Russia closes in on key city
Outgoing Biden administration eager to fast-track more packages before aid-sceptic Trump takes office early next year.
Why a bill on religious seminaries is Pakistan’s latest flashpoint
Bill weakening government oversight over religious schools was part of a political deal. Now Islamabad is backtracking.
Palestinians decry ‘barbaric’ Israel strike on Nuseirat that killed dozens
Several members of same family were killed in an Israeli strike on a shelter for displaced Palestinians in central Gaza.
Indonesia’s Prabowo steers strategic middle path amid China, US rivalry
Indonesian President Prabowo heralds new focus on foreign policy, but balancing Beijing and Washington will continue.
Trump backs dockworkers in fight over automation
US president-elect says savings from automation are not worth the 'distress, hurt, and harm' caused to workers.
US watchdog cites FBI missteps but avoids blame in report on January 6 riot
The FBI has faced criticism that it failed to act to prevent the deadly attack on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.
US President-elect Trump invites China’s Xi Jinping to his inauguration
Experts say Trump's invitation is largely unprecedented, but Xi is unlikely to accept, given their past relations.
Venezuela releases more than 100 people imprisoned after contested election
The government has taken steps to release some arrested in post-election crackdown but continues to pressure opposition.
France’s Macron set to name new prime minister on Friday
French president's office says a new PM will be named Friday morning following Michel Barnier's resignation last week.
Chemical weapons watchdog urges probe in Syria after al-Assad toppled
Call by OPCW comes as Israel continues to strike Syria days after ouster of president by opposition forces.