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US accuses Russia of ‘dangerous escalation’ in Ukraine as Trump pushes peace

Europe`s leaders condemned the attack using the Oreshnik as `escalatory and unacceptable,` and US envoy Bruce was equally tough on Monday

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UN chief Guterres calls on Iran to show restraint as deadly protests escalate

The UN chief`s remarks come amid protests in Iran that killed at least 420 protesters during anti-government demonstrations over the past 15 days, including eight children, according to Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA)

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Trump directs US exit from 66 global organisations, including India-led ISA

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The move comes nearly a year after the Trump administration announced the withdrawal of the US from WHO in January 2025. File pic

Abduction of Venezuela’s Maduro sparks global condemnation

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UNSC to hold emergency meeting on Venezuela following US military operation

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On Saturday, US President Donald Trump said that the deposed Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife had been captured and taken out of the country. FILE PIC

Iran-US diplomacy reaffirmed at UN, but divide over nuclear deal remains deep

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Demonstrators gather to commemorate Palestinian Prisoners’ Day in Ramallah city in the occupied West Bank. Pic/AFP

US pauses leases for five offshore wind projects, cites national security risk

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Hadi’s funeral held in Dhaka amid rising political unrest

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Thousands of Bangladeshis attended Hadi’s funeral on Saturday. PIC/PTI

UN report warns AI could widen gap between rich and poor nations

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Expert warns global climate action is falling behind