Democrats force vote on Trump’s $1.8bn settlement fund in ‘vote-a-rama’
Republicans seek to pass $70bn immigration-enforcement funding, but must endure series of votes on controversial issues.
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Fighting in Somalia’s capital as anger over election delay erupts
Residents flee from their homes due to fighting between two warring political factions.
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What do Turkiye and Indonesia want from bilateral talks?
Turkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan travelled to Indonesia to cement the two states’ growing partnership.
Itamar Ben-Gvir: The face of Israel’s hard right — or the face of Israel?
Despite internal criticism, analysts argue Ben-Gvir holds a mirror to much of Israeli society.
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US House votes to end Trump’s Iran war: Does it matter?
Four Republicans join Democrats in rare rebuke of president. But Congress still far from able to stop further attacks.
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Did Germany lose its UNSC seat because of support for Israel?
Germany lost its Security Council bid to Austria and Portugal, which secured the two available seats.
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Who is Khalilur Rahman, Bangladesh FM who beat Cyprus to UNGA presidency?
Rahman, a career diplomat who held several portfolios at the global body, beats Cyprus’s Ambassador Andreas Kakouris.
China bans four New Zealand lawmakers over visit to Taiwan
China says the MPs’ visit sends the ‘wrong signals’ to Taiwan’s ruling party.
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How India’s CBSE exam scandal set off student outrage against PM Modi
India’s largest school board has been mired in controversies, sparking demands that Modi’s education minister resign.
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Rubio distances himself from Netanyahu’s Gaza plan
House Democrats question US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the lack of progress on Trump’s 20 point Gaza plan.
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US House passes Iran war powers resolution in rare pushback against Trump
Four Republicans allied with Democrats to pass bill to rein in Trump, though it is likely to face a presidential veto.
