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October 12, 2025 9:48 AM October 12, 2025 9:48 AM

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Iraqi govt criticises recent US Treasury sanctions imposed on Iraq’s entities

The Iraqi government has criticised the recent US Treasury sanctions imposed on Iraq's entities. The US Department of the Treasury announced the sanctions on Thursday, which it said aimed to take action against individuals and companies that assist the Iranian regime in evading US sanctions, smuggli...

October 12, 2025 9:16 AM October 12, 2025 9:16 AM

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Egypt: 3 Qatari diplomats killed in car crash in Sharm el-Sheikh

In Egypt, three Qatari diplomats were killed in a car crash yesterday while heading to the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, health officials said. Two other diplomats were injured when their vehicle overturned. The diplomats, who were from the Qatari protocol team, were travelling to the city ahea...

October 12, 2025 9:45 AM October 12, 2025 9:45 AM

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Intense clashes erupt along Pakistan-Afghanistan border

Intense clashes erupted along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border last night after an attack by the Taliban on Pakistani military posts. This escalation comes after a Pakistani airstrike in Kabul this week, as reported by security officials from both nations. Taliban forces launched armed reprisals agai...

October 12, 2025 11:15 AM October 12, 2025 11:15 AM

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Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton died

Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton died at the age of 79 in California yesterday. She got fame in the 1970s through her role as Kay Adams-Corleone in The Godfather films. Keaton made her film debut in the 1970 romantic comedy Lovers and Other Strangers. Her most recent film was the 2024 comedy Summe...

October 11, 2025 9:16 PM October 11, 2025 9:16 PM

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Four Killed, 12 Injured in Mass Shooting in Mississippi, USA

Four people have been killed and 12 others injured in mass shooting incident at Mississippi, USA. The shooting happened around midnight on the main street in Leland during a gathering. The city's mayor John Lee said four of the injured were airlifted to hospital and no suspects have been identified ...

October 11, 2025 8:11 PM October 11, 2025 8:11 PM

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At Least 60 Killed in Drone Strike on Displacement Shelter in El-Fasher, Sudan

At least 60 people have been killed in a drone strike at a displacement shelter in El-Fasher, Sudan. The resistance committee for El-Fasher said the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) hit Dar al-Arqam camp located within a university, with two drone strikes and eight artillery shells.  The RSF ...

October 11, 2025 7:36 PM October 11, 2025 7:36 PM

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Japan Declares Nationwide Flu Epidemic as Over 4,000 Cases Reported, Schools Closed

Japan is facing flu outbreak, with more than four thosands people being affected nationwide. The government has officially declared a nationwide flu epidemic with About 3,000 hospitals across the country reported a combined 4,030 flu patients. Okinawa seeing the most patients per hospital, followed ...

October 11, 2025 6:09 PM October 11, 2025 6:09 PM

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North Korea Unveils Hwasong-20, Its Most Powerful Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

North Korea has unveiled its latest and most powerful intercontinental ballistic missile Hwasong-20 at a military parade presided over by the country’s leader Kim Jong Un. The parade held yesterday, was attended by international dignitaries including deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council D...

October 11, 2025 6:01 PM October 11, 2025 6:01 PM

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Severe Floods and Landslides in Mexico Leave 27 Dead and Thousands Displaced

At least 27 people have died in Mexico, after floods triggered landslides and swept away homes, vehicles and bridges. Heavy rainfall on Thursday and Friday caused rivers to burst their banks. Hidalgo in east Mexico was one of the worst affected areas. Thousands of houses have been damaged or destroy...