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Every morning after breakfast, Afghan teenager Prina Muradi turns on the television - not to watch films or cartoons, but to study maths, science and literature. Muradi, 16, has not been to school since 2021 when the Taliban seized the…
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President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday that Ukraine’s plan to defeat Russia depended on Washington’s support, speaking as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Kyiv. “As for the plan for victory… it depends mostly on the…
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Afghanistan said on Wednesday work would begin on a $10 billion gas pipeline traversing South Asia as officials joined dignitaries in neighbouring Turkmenistan to celebrate its completion on that side of the border. Progress on the TAPI…
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Russia shot down three drones over its northern Murmansk region on Wednesday, more than 1,600 kilometres (1,000 miles) from Ukraine, the regional governor said. “All three drones in the Murmansk region were shot down,” Governor Andrey…
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Germany's foreign ministry mocked US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's false assertion about immigrants eating pets in a post on the social platform X on Wednesday while pushing back against his criticism of German energy…
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The US Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose by 0.2% in August 2024, matching the increase seen in July. Over the past 12 months, the index grew by 2.5% before…
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Listen to article Communal violence erupted in the Indian state of Gujarat, with attacks targeting Muslim communities in the cities of Bharuch and Surat. Several people were injured, including women and children, while 27 individuals…
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Chinese troops are set to take part in Brazil’s annual "Operation Formosa" military exercises this week, marking their first participation in the drills alongside US forces, the Brazilian Navy announced on Tuesday. Brazil's navy…
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Listen to article Saudi Arabia celebrated its National Cultural Awards ceremony, recognising outstanding contributions across 16 creative categories. Held at the King Fahd Cultural Centre in Riyadh, the event was graced by Minister…
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Former President Donald Trump made an unexpected appearance in the spin room following his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday, where he fielded questions and declared himself the winner of the night. The debate, held in…
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