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UNGA backs resolution on two-state solution for Israel and Palestine
The United Nations has endorsed a resolution reviving a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine.
Netherlands threatens to boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel participates
Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS says it may not take part in next year's event, citing 'severe human suffering in Gaza'.
US Fed expected to cut rates amid cooling labour market, surging inflation
Weakening labour market and higher inflation has put Fed in a 'difficult' position even as economists expect a rate cut.
What Charlie Kirk’s death says about political division in the US
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed on a university campus. What does it signal for US political violence?
Pakistan open Asia Cup campaign with 93-run win against Oman
Pakistan batter Mohammed Haris hits 66 of Pakistan's modest 160-7 in their Asia Cup opener, but Oman collapse in reply.
Albania appoints AI bot ‘minister’ to fight corruption in world first
Sceptics wonder whether ‘Diella’, depicted as a woman in traditional folk costume, will herself be ‘corrupted’.
Israel bombs UNRWA-run school and makeshift shelter in Gaza City
Israel has attacked a school in the Al Shati refugee camp that was a makeshift shelter for displaced Palestinians.
UN General Assembly backs two-state push for Israel and Palestine
Israel slams landmark vote, supported by 142 member states, as ‘disgraceful’ as it continues to pound Gaza.
NATO announces plan to strengthen Europe’s eastern flank
The new initiative, known as Eastern Sentry, follows the incursion of Russian drones in Polish airspace on Wednesday.
NATO fighter jets headed to eastern Europe under new ‘Eastern Sentry’
NATO is deploying more fighter jets and a naval vessel to eastern Europe under a new program called Eastern Sentry.