Police crack down on anti-hijab protests in western Afghanistan

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Witnesses said one person was killed, several others were wounded and dozens of people, including women and girls, were arrested. Taliban authorities did not comment on any casualties ​or arrests

Nora Fatehi releases ‘Siir Siir’ for FIFA World Cup 2026

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She will also perform at the opening ceremony.

US and Iran trade attacks for a second day, undermining shaky ceasefire

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The escalation in hostilities began with the downing of a US Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, which sparked a series of tit-for-tat attacks across Iran and on US bases across the region

Bill Gates testifies Epstein pressured him using knowledge of his affairs

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Gates also testified that he never witnessed any criminal conduct from Epstein. He accused Epstein of blackmailing him over his extramarital affairs

Trump says in ‘final throes’ of Middle East peace deal

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“We’re in the final throes of what will be a very, very good deal,” he told reporters on his return from an NBA Finals game

World conflicts hit peak in 2025: report

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Last year was the third deadliest since the end of the Cold War, with around 245,000 deaths directly related to fighting

Israeli minister Ben-Gvir under investigation in Italy over Gaza flotilla

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The source confirmed earlier reports by Italian news agencies and said Ben-Gvir was being investigated ​on suspicion of torture and kidnapping of Italian citizens who were ​among the activists

Israeli air strikes on Lebanon’s Tyre kill at least eight after evacuation warning

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Iran confirms deaths of air defence personnel in separate Israeli strikes

Defying Trump with brief Iran fight, Israel seeks sway over peace talks

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But in launching strikes, Israel had sent a message to Washington that no ​final agreement with Iran can be reached if Israel’s interests are ignored, said a military historian at Hebrew University

Iran shoots down US Apache helicopter patrolling Strait of Hormuz, we must respond: Trump

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More details emerge about the downing of a US Apache helicopter patrolling the Strait of Hormuz