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UAE pledges USD 550 million for UN’s 2026 Humanitarian Plan
UAE pledges USD 550 million for UN’s 2026 Humanitarian Plan
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a major humanitarian commitment of USD 550 million to support the United Nations’ 2026 Global Humanitarian Overview (GHO).
2 days ago
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Trump criticizes 'decaying' European countries and 'weak' leaders
Trump criticizes 'decaying' European countries and 'weak' le...
He told Politico that European countries, which he described as ageing and poorly run, had failed to manage migration or take action that could push the war toward an end.
3 days ago
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At least 23 people killed in nightclub fire in Goa
At least 23 people killed in nightclub fire in Goa
The blaze broke out at about midnight on Sunday when a gas cylinder exploded at the nightclub, the Press Trust of India reported, citing local police.
6 days ago
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Sri Lanka flood death toll rises to 159, many more missing
Sri Lanka flood death toll rises to 159, many more missing
More than 20,000 homes have been destroyed, sending 108,000 people to state-run temporary shelters, the Disaster Management Centre reported.
Nov 30, 2025
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Ukraine hits Russian tankers in Black Sea
Ukraine hits Russian tankers in Black Sea
Verified video shows fast-moving sea drones slamming into the vessels, then exploding in bright fireballs that sent thick smoke skyward, the BBC reported.
Nov 30, 2025
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Trump says US plan to end Ukraine war not 'final offer' for Kyiv
Trump says US plan to end Ukraine war not 'final offer' for...
Security officials from Britain, France, Germany, the US, and Ukraine are scheduled to meet in Geneva on Sunday to discuss the plan, the BBC adds. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had earlier warned that his country faced "one of the most difficult moments in our history" amid US pressure to a...
Nov 23, 2025
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Fire breaks out at COP30 climate talks, halting key negotiations
Fire breaks out at COP30 climate talks, halting key negotiat...
The blaze tore through pavilions and burned a hole in the roof, sending smoke through corridors and prompting delegates to run for the exits. It was the third major incident since COP30 began last week, following two disruptions by Indigenous protesters, according to France 24.
Nov 21, 2025
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Bangladesh ‘student uprising’: Ousted Prime Minister Hasina found guilty
Bangladesh ‘student uprising’: Ousted Prime Minister Hasina...
The tribunal found Hasina, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and former Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun guilty, stating that “all evidence presented in the case is authentic and not generated by artificial intelligence.”
Nov 17, 2025
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Thousands rally outside COP30 as activists press leaders to drop fossil fuels
Thousands rally outside COP30 as activists press leaders to...
Many in the march repeated “free the Amazon,” while Indigenous groups held signs saying “the answer is us.” Giant inflatable figures, including an elephant and an anaconda, wound through the gathering under the intense heat, the BBC reported.
Nov 16, 2025
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Trump ‘spent hours’ with victim at Epstein’s house, emails allege
Trump ‘spent hours’ with victim at Epstein’s house, emails a...
The email, revealed by Democrats on the US House Oversight Committee, was sent to Epstein’s former partner Ghislaine Maxwell, now serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking. In the email, Epstein suggested Trump had been close to one of the victims but had not been mentioned publicly.
Nov 13, 2025