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Apr 26, 2025

Hamas delegation to meet Egyptian mediators in Cairo Saturday: official

The renewed bid follows Hamas’s rejection this month of Israel’s latest proposal to secure the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip.

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Reuters
Apr 26, 2025

At least 11 Sudanese killed in drone strike on displacement camp

The RSF has targeted power stations in army-controlled locations in central and northern Sudan for the past several months.

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AFP
Apr 25, 2025

Iran FM Araghchi in Oman ahead of nuclear talks with US

Araghchi flys into Muscat ahead of Saturday’s meeting with US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff

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Web Desk
Apr 25, 2025

Indian Air Force admits hitting residential area in MP

Experts note that this is not the first time the Indian Air Force has been involved in mishaps involving its own citizens.

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AFP
Apr 25, 2025

Disgraced US ex-congressman Santos jailed for seven years

Republican Santos had faced at least two years in prison and a maximum of 22 years after pleading guilty to wire fraud

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Reuters
Apr 25, 2025

China waives tariffs on some US goods, denies talks with Trump

Business groups say China has allowed some US-made pharmaceuticals to enter the country without paying the 125 per cent duties

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Reuters
Apr 25, 2025

Seating plan for a pope’s funeral – it’s complicated, or compliqué

About 130 foreign delegations have so far expressed their desire to attend the funeral

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AFP
Apr 25, 2025

Sister Genevieve, French nun who broke protocol to see pope’s body

After Francis’s body was laid in state in St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, cardinals queued up to pay their respects

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Reuters
Apr 25, 2025

UN food, refugee agencies plan deep cuts as funding slashed, memos show

The humanitarian sector has been roiled by funding cuts from major donors, led by the United States under President Donald Trump, and other Western countries as they prioritise defence spending prompted by growing fears of Russia and China.

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Web Desk
Apr 25, 2025

Syrian president interested in joining Abraham Accords under “right conditions”

Sharaa, who is under both US and United Nations sanctions for his former ties to to al-Qaeda, expressed interest in Syria joining the Abraham Accords “under the right conditions”.