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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is paying his first visit to Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale war began in February 2022, according to a Hungarian government spokesperson. “Viktor Orban arrived in Kyiv this morning to…

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Senior Gaza doctor alleges ‘severe torture’ following release from Israeli detention as politicians clash over decision

July 2, 2024

The head of Gaza’s largest hospital has claimed he was repeatedly tortured during his seven months in Israeli detention, following his sudden release Monday, in a move that highlighted growing rifts…

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Economy

Ukraine thwarts alleged coup attempt, security service says

July 2, 2024

Ukraine has foiled an alleged plot to overthrow the government that “would have played into Russia’s hands,” security officials in the war-torn country said Monday. In a Telegram post, the…

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Economy

Nepal court sentences ‘Buddha Boy’ to 10 years in jail for sexual abuse

July 2, 2024

Kathmandu, Nepal — A Nepali court sentenced a man who thousands believed was a reincarnation of the Buddha to 10 years in jail on Monday for child sexual abuse, a…

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Economy

Thirty passengers injured after ‘strong turbulence’ forces Air Europa Boeing plane to land in Brazil

July 2, 2024

Thirty passengers were injured after a flight from Madrid to Uruguay was hit by “strong turbulence” and had to make an emergency landing in Brazil, Spanish airline Air Europa said…

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Economy

US victims of October 7 attacks sue Iran, Syria and North Korea over alleged Hamas support

July 2, 2024

A leading antisemitism watchdog on Monday filed a lawsuit in US federal court on behalf of more than 100 victims of the October 7 terrorist attack in Israel, and their…

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Economy

Netanyahu says Israel advancing to ‘end of the stage of eliminating’ Hamas’ army in Gaza

July 2, 2024

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday the country’s military is nearing the “end of the stage of eliminating” Hamas’ army in Gaza. “I returned yesterday from a visit to…

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Economy

‘We will not enlist:’ Ultra-Orthodox in Israel vow to defy orders to serve in the military

July 2, 2024

As thousands of men hurried towards the main square in Jerusalem’s ultra-Orthodox neighborhood of Mea Shearim on Sunday for a protest, they passed signs declaring “war” on a contentious order…

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Economy

How ready is China’s military? Dramatic downfall of two defense ministers raises questions

July 1, 2024

After months of intense speculation and official reticence, China has finally confirmed its two former defense ministers who vanished from public view last year had been under investigation for corruption.…

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Economy

Delhi suffers extreme weather whiplash as heat waves give way to record rain and deadly flash floods

July 1, 2024

Deadly flash flooding due to sudden heavy rains has inundated India’s capital, replacing one of the worst heat waves in Delhi’s history that sent temperatures soaring well above 40 degrees…

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Viktor Orban, Putin’s greatest European ally, makes first trip to Kyiv since start of war

Senior Gaza doctor alleges ‘severe torture’ following release from Israeli detention as politicians clash over decision

Ukraine thwarts alleged coup attempt, security service says

Nepal court sentences ‘Buddha Boy’ to 10 years in jail for sexual abuse

Thirty passengers injured after ‘strong turbulence’ forces Air Europa Boeing plane to land in Brazil

US victims of October 7 attacks sue Iran, Syria and North Korea over alleged Hamas support

Netanyahu says Israel advancing to ‘end of the stage of eliminating’ Hamas’ army in Gaza

‘We will not enlist:’ Ultra-Orthodox in Israel vow to defy orders to serve in the military

How ready is China’s military? Dramatic downfall of two defense ministers raises questions

Delhi suffers extreme weather whiplash as heat waves give way to record rain and deadly flash floods