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Taliban, Pakistan trade claims of heavy losses in border clashes
Pakistan and Afghanistan traded accusations on Sunday after some of the worst cross-border fighting in years reportedly left dozens dead…
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An attempted coup is underway in Madagascar, the country's president says
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — An attempted coup is underway in the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar, the country's president said on…
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Israeli teachers report high satisfaction, but face growing shortages, study shows
OECD survey finds Israel leads in job morale and AI use, yet suffers from lack of certified teachers and uneven societal appreciation.…
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Afghanistan says it killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in border clashes
Fifty-eight Pakistani soldiers were killed and tens more injured in clashes overnight on the country's border with Afghanistan, the…
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AJJ Medtech to develop ‘world’s first’ multifunctional humanoid elderly care robot
It will work with China’s Huaxi Intelligent Technology Co to produce humanoid robots that will replicate human presence, offering both…
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Zelensky demands action against Moscow's 'aerial terror'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called Sunday on the international community to act, following a week of more than 4,000 Russian…
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Seychelles' opposition leader wins presidential poll
Seychelles' main opposition leader Patrick Herminie has won presidential elections, defeating incumbent Wavel Ramkalawan in a runoff vote,…
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Warner Bros said to rebuff Paramount takeover approach
Warner Bros Discovery has rebuffed Paramount Skydance’s initial takeover approach for being too low, according to people familiar with the…
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Dems Quietly Pull Back on Medicaid for Illegal Immigrants
Taxpayers deserve better than symbolic compassion backed by shell games and ballooning deficits. Source link
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Twinless, an Exercise in Attention to Detail
The film features characters that are so nuanced that they feel real. Source link
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Looking for a Violent Plot in One Place, Ignoring It Another
The press was eager to cover a mysterious South Carolina house fire but neglected an obvious plot against conservative Supreme Court…
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From Life in Prison to the Eras Tour
Still, over time, I earned a reputation. “Joe’s straight,” guys would say, with some mix of mockery and begrudging respect. The prison…
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Why It’s Pointless for Democrats to Negotiate a Shutdown Deal
Or … almost? As it turns out, Democrats are planning to take on the GOP—in a few weeks, anyway. “House Democrats are plotting to turn the…
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Tim Curry Does the Time Warp
It does feel kind of like a play. Even people who haven’t seen it know Madeline Kahn’s “flames on the side of my face” speech. What was…
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How French Should a Restaurant Be?
The onslaught of intensity works, thanks to choices the restaurant makes in portioning (not overlarge) and service (not over-rushed),…
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Australian airline Qantas says millions of customers’ data leaked online
Qantas confirmed earlier that hackers had targeted one of its customer contact centres Australian airline Qantas said on Sunday (Oct 12)…
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Madagascar presidency says attempt to seize power illegally under way
The office of Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has said an attempt to seize power illegally and unconstitutionally is under way in…
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Pakistan closes border with Afghanistan following exchanges of fire
Afghan troops opened fire on Pakistani border posts late Saturday, with the country's ministry of defense saying this was in retaliation…
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Israel fears that Hamas may not return all hostages' bodies
Israel is preparing not only to receive living hostages but also to identify the bodies of the dead, with the Ministry of Religious…
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Cameroon heads to the polls as the world's oldest president bids to extend his rule
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Polls opened in Cameroon on Sunday in an election that could see Africa’s oldest leader extend his rule by…
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Princess Kate's paparazzi ordeal lasted longer than Meghan's royal career
Princess Kate was subject to frenzied paparazzi harassment for six years in which she did not have police protection because she was yet…
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Anti-Hamas militia leader Hossam al-Astal says he'll support Tony Blair in 'Gaza after Hamas'
Astal has reportedly been able to “liberate an area from Hamas occupation,” managing to establish a “safe city” of almost one square mile…
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Three Qatari officials killed in car crash in Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh
Three Qatari officials have been killed in a car crash near the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, according to the Qatari…
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S-Reits fundraising uptrend continues in 2025, with S$4 billion in year to date
Singapore real estate investment trusts, or S-Reits, have been experiencing strong equity fundraising (EFR) this year, with the total…