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June 17, 2025 7:42 PM June 17, 2025 7:42 PM

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Mali passes controversial bill granting General Goïta five more years in power

  Mali’s Council of Ministers adopted a controversial bill granting the head of the military junta, General Assimi Goïta, an additional five years in power. According to the government’s cabinet statement, the bill will revise the Transition Charter, giving the Head of State a five-year renewable ma...

June 17, 2025 2:09 PM June 17, 2025 2:09 PM

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President Trump leaves G7 early amid escalating Israel-Iran conflict

US President Donald Trump has left the G7 summit in Canada early to return to Washington as the conflict between Israel and Iran intensified. The president's early exit came just hours after world leaders issued a joint statement urging de-escalation in West Asia.   French President Emmanuel Ma...

June 17, 2025 1:54 PM June 17, 2025 1:54 PM

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Leaders of G7 Nations reiterate their commitment to peace and stability in West Asia

Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, G7 leaders issued a unified statement addressing the escalating situation between Israel and Iran. Leaders of the G7 have reiterated their commitment to peace and stability in the Middle East, affirming Israel’s right to defend itself and underlining their co...

June 17, 2025 8:27 AM June 17, 2025 8:27 AM

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UK launches national inquiry into child sex abuse by Pakistani-origin grooming gangs

The United Kingdom has announced a national enquiry into child sex abuse by Pakistani-origin grooming gangs. UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper informed Parliament on the findings of an audit, noting that investigations into the issue revealed the involvement of Pakistani heritage gangs. The 'National ...

June 16, 2025 9:02 PM June 16, 2025 9:02 PM

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 Iran-Israel conflict intensifies with civilian casualties mounting on both sides

         The Iran-Israel conflict entered its fourth day today with both nations intensifying their military campaigns as civilian casualties continued to mount on both sides. What began as Israeli preemptive strikes, has escalated into a sustained exchange of missile barrages and airstrikes that sh...

June 16, 2025 8:05 PM June 16, 2025 8:05 PM

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FATF says Pahalgam terror attack not possible without financial backing

  The Financial Action Task Force, FATF has condemned the Pahalgam terror attack, saying the attack could not have occurred without financial backing. The global watchdog said in a statement that the Pahalgam attack and other recent attacks could not have happened without money and means to mov...