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Ukraine Accuses Israel of Receiving Russian Grain Shipments Stolen From Occupied Territories

Kyiv alleges Israel is importing grain 'stolen by Russia' from occupied Ukrainian territories, leading to a diplomatic row. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed another vessel carrying illicit grain arrived in an Israeli port, asserting Israel cannot be unaware of the cargo. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar dismissed the accusations as 'Twitter diplomacy' and demanded evidence through official channels.

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Japan Airlines Deploys Humanoid Robots at Tokyo Haneda Airport for Cargo Operations

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Athens Police Hunt 89-Year-Old Suspect After Five Wounded in Petralona, Ampelokipi Shootings

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United Arab Emirates Withdraws from Opec and Opec+ After Six Decades

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Trump Cites White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting to Justify East Wing Ballroom Plan

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La Fenice Sacks Incoming Music Director Beatrice Venezi After Nepotism Claims

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Cole Tomas Allen Charged with Attempted Trump Assassination at Washington Hilton Dinner

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Indonesian Parliament Passes Landmark Law Recognising Domestic Workers After Two-Decade Fight

Indonesia has enacted a new law to protect domestic workers, providing legal recognition, health insurance, and rest days for millions previously operating without formal rights. The legislation, first introduced in 2004, follows a protracted 22-year campaign by workers and rights groups, addressing long-standing abuses and informal employment practices.

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US Extends Iran Ceasefire, Continues Port Blockade; Oil Prices Fluctuate November 2024

Global oil prices saw fluctuations in early Asian trading amidst uncertainty regarding peace negotiations between the United States and Iran. The US has extended a ceasefire but maintains a blockade on Iranian ports, demanding a "unified proposal" from Tehran.

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Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Again After Postponed Islamabad Peace Talks

President Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran, initially set to expire on Wednesday, to allow Tehran more time to formulate a "unified proposal" for peace. This marks the second such extension in two weeks, as proposed talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, involving Vice President JD Vance, were postponed amidst Iranian reluctance to confirm attendance. The US-Israel coalition initiated the current conflict on 28 February, targeting an Iranian primary school and killing hundreds of civilians, including 110 children, on the first day.

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Virginia Voters Approve Redistricting, Potentially Granting Democrats Four US House Seats

Virginia's recent vote to redraw congressional districts could significantly alter the US House of Representatives' composition, with projections indicating Democrats may gain up to four additional seats. This move follows a nationwide partisan effort to reshape electoral maps, initiated by Republicans and subsequently countered by Democrats in states like California.

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El Salvador Prosecutes 486 MS-13 Leaders for 47,000 Crimes in March 2022 Violence Crackdown

El Salvador has initiated a mass trial against 486 alleged leaders of the MS-13 gang, who face charges for an estimated 47,000 crimes, including murders committed during a surge of violence in March 2022. The proceedings are being conducted via video link, with numerous defendants appearing from prison.

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Iran War with US, Israel Triggers Two Million Job Losses by November 2026

Iran's Deputy Work and Social Security Minister confirms two million job losses directly and indirectly linked to the ongoing conflict with the US and Israel. Widespread redundancies affect manufacturing, retail, and the digital sector, exacerbated by internet blackouts and disrupted supply chains.

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Middle East War Drives 24% Air Fare Hike, London-Melbourne Flights Up 76%

Air travel costs have surged by an average of 24% for economy tickets year-on-year, primarily due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Consultancy Teneo reports that airspace restrictions, rerouted flights, and disrupted oil supplies have inflated fuel costs, particularly impacting routes between Europe and East Asia. US Vice President JD Vance is slated for peace talks in Pakistan, while President Donald Trump has expressed reluctance to extend the current ceasefire, set to expire imminently.

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Israeli Soldiers Punished for Lebanon Jesus Statue Vandalism in Debel, November 2024

The Israel Defense Forces has issued 30-day military detentions and removed two soldiers from combat duty after one was filmed vandalising a Jesus statue in Debel, southern Lebanon. Six other soldiers present will face separate action. The incident, widely condemned, occurred during ongoing Israeli military operations that have displaced over a million Lebanese and killed more than 2,290 civilians.

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El Salvador Prosecutes 486 MS-13 Leaders for 47,000 Crimes in March 2022 Violence Crackdown

El Salvador has initiated a mass trial against 486 alleged leaders of the MS-13 gang, facing collective charges for over 47,000 crimes committed between 2012 and 2022. This prosecution follows President Nayib Bukele's 'war on gangs' declared after a surge of violence in March 2022, which resulted in 87 deaths. Critics highlight concerns over arbitrary detentions under the ongoing state of emergency.

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Six Individuals, Including Retired Major General, Charged Over October 2025 Nigeria Coup Plot

Nigeria's Attorney General has charged six individuals, among them a retired major general and a serving police inspector, with treason for an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu in October 2025. The charges, which also include terrorism and money laundering, were filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, with a seventh suspect, former governor Timipre Sylva, currently at large.

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Zelensky Calls US Envoys' Moscow Visits Without Kyiv Stop 'Disrespectful'

President Zelensky has criticised US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner for visiting Moscow multiple times, including during ceasefire discussions, but not Kyiv. He stated this omission was 'disrespectful', particularly as US attention shifts towards the Middle East conflict.

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Mexico's President Sheinbaum Investigates US Officials' Deaths in Chihuahua Counter-Narcotics Operation

President Claudia Sheinbaum has ordered an investigation into the deaths of two US officials and two Mexican counterparts during a counter-narcotics operation in Chihuahua. The incident, involving a car crash returning from destroying drug labs, has raised questions about federal authorisation for foreign personnel on Mexican soil.