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Linked to Venezuela, engaged in illicit activity: US after seizing sanctioned oil tankers amid Russia standoff

The United States said it will strictly enforce sanctions against vessels linked to Venezuela after its forces seized two oil tankers on...

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Mosque vandalisation triggers unrest in Nepal’s Parsa, border sealed

Communal tension escalated in southern Nepal after a mosque was vandalised in the Sakhuwa Maran area of Kamala Municipality, triggering violent protests...

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Gunfire, drone sightings reported near Venezuela’s presidential palace amid post-Maduro tensions

Heavy gunfire and reports of possible drone activity near Venezuela’s presidential palace sparked renewed security concerns in Caracas late Monday, as tensions...

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US captures Venezuela President Maduro; Trump says America will run country during transition

Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, China, Russia, Cuba and Iran condemned the US action, while Spain offered mediation and the EU, Germany and Italy...

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40 feared dead in New Year’s Eve bar fire in Switzerland

Around 40 people are feared dead after a massive fire ripped through a bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort town of...

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Hamas confirms death of Al-Qassam spokesperson Abu Obeida, other senior leaders

Hamas has confirmed that its armed wing spokesperson, known as Abu Obeida, and Mohammed Sinwar, a senior leader and former head of...

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Three Turkish police, six IS militants killed in northwest Turkey raid

Three Turkish police officers were killed and nine others wounded during an operation against the Islamic State group in northwest Turkey on...

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Netanyahu to meet Trump in Florida for talks on Gaza truce, Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet US President Donald Trump on Monday at Mar-a-Lago to discuss advancing the next...

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China warns ‘external forces’ after launching live-fire drills around Taiwan

China on Monday warned “external forces” against backing Taiwan after launching live-fire military drills around the island, which Beijing said were aimed...