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North Korea accused of laying mines in DMZ

South Korea has accused North Korea of laying mines along a road in the demilitarized zone between the two countries. Officials in Seoul say the action is the latest in a series of moves to shut down roads that cross the border.

Al Jazeera

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Are India's space ambitions election-proof?

Riding on Narendra Modi's space ambitions and the government's $1.5 billion space budget, India has opened the doors for its space startups to attempt their first orbital launch later this year. That impending milestone may serve the pri...

Bloomberg

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Rwanda bill causes migrants to pour into Ireland

Ireland's prime minister Simon Harris warned that Dublin would take action to stem an influx of asylum seekers from Northern Ireland, the British territory across the border.

France 24

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Elon Musk makes surprise visit to China

Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrived in Beijing on an unannounced visit, to meet senior officials to discuss the rollout of Full Self-Driving software and permission to transfer data overseas, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

Reuters

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Gaza hit by fresh strikes amid ceasefire talks

Witnesses in Gaza reported fresh Israeli strikes overnight around Rafah. It comes as Hamas says it is considering an Israeli ceasefire proposal, after a delegation from Egypt arrived in Israel to resume stalled negotiations.

France 24

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Fears of vacuum as U.N. peacekeepers leave DR Congo

United Nations peacekeepers have begun their departure from the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The first bases have closed in South Kivu province. But there are fears about the government's ability to fill in the vacuum.

Al Jazeera

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Biden signs Ukraine, Israel aid, TikTok ban package

President Joe Biden has signed a bill into law that provides billions of dollars of new U.S. aid to Ukraine for its war with Russia. The legislation also includes $26 billion for Israel, as well as $1 billion in humanitarian assistance t...

Reuters

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North Korea delegation visits Iran in rare public trip

A North Korean delegation led by a cabinet minister for international trade is visiting Iran, according to state media. The rare public visit signals increased cooperation between the two countries, which are believed to have secret mili...

Al Jazeera

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Russian deputy defense minister arrested for bribery

A Russian court has ordered one of Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu's deputies be kept in custody on suspicion of taking bribes, the highest-profile corruption case since President Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine in 2022.

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German far-right party worker arrested on spying charges

Jian G., an employee of the AfD's lead candidate in the European elections, Maximilian Krah, allegedly spied for China. He was arrested in Dresden, accused by the Attorney General of acting as an agent for a foreign secret service in a p...

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U.S. Senate approves $95b aid package for Israel and Ukraine

The US Senate has passed a 95 Billion dollar aid package providing aid to Ukraine and Israel, humanitarian relief for Gaza, as well as 8 Billion dollars for security in Taiwan. Part of that package is a provision that could lead to a nat...

Al Jazeera

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Blinken heads to China amid rising concern in Europe

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is heading to Shanghai and Beijing for three days of talks with senior Chinese officials as US-China ties are at a critical point. His visit also comes amid rising concern in Europe over Chinese espi...

France 24

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Germany arrests AfD staffer on suspicion of spying for China

An aide to a member of the European Parliament for the far-right Alternative for Germany has been arrested on suspicion of "especially severe" espionage for China, the latest in a spate of such arrests across Europe.

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African leaders discuss combating armed groups

African leaders have been meeting in Nigeria's capital to discuss ways to jointly combat attacks by armed groups. The U.N. Office of Counter-Terrorism also took part, along with representatives from the U.S., E.U. and Russia. It comes af...

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Turkey’s Erdogan meets Iraq PM for talks on water, security, trade

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has visited Iraq, the first trip to the country by a Turkish leader in 13 years. He says relations with Iraq are entering a new phase after the neighbors agreed to cooperate on security, resolve wa...

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Iran president visits Pakistan, aims to mend ties after strikes

Looking to mend relations, Iran's president Ebrahim Raisi begins a 3 day visit to Pakistan following an exchange of strikes along the border in January. Raisi is set to hold talks with top Pakistani leaders as the two nations also aim to...

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'No evidence' of UNRWA, Hamas links

Israel has yet to provide evidence for its accusations that hundreds of staff with the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) are members of terrorist groups, according to a review of the agency's neutrality released.

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U.S. poised to sanction Israeli army over human right violations

The U.S. House of Representatives approved additional military aid for Israel despite growing concerns over human rights violations in the West Bank. The U.S. is expected to sanction the IDF for the first time with Antony Blinken promisi...

France 24

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Ukraine says U.S. aid bill will halt Russian advances

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked the U.S. House of representatives for passing a $61bn aid bill. It was part of a major military package that also provided funds for Israel, Taiwan and several other allies.

Al Jazeera

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Demonstrators protest Israel aid bill outside US Capitol

Anti-war protesters gathered outside the American Capitol building in a last-ditch effort to convince lawmakers to abandon sending more military aid to Israel. Despite their efforts, the US House of Representatives passed the bill which ...

France 24

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U.S. passes $95 billion Ukraine, Israel aid package

The U.S. House of Representatives with broad bipartisan support passed a $95 billion legislative package providing security assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, over bitter objections from Republican hardliners.

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G7 considers further sanctions against Iran

Tension between Iran and Israel dominated the final day of discussions at the G7 meeting in Italy. Foreign ministers called for de-escalation, while threatening further sanctions against Iran.

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U.S. vetoes Palestinian request for U.N. membership

The United States voted against a Palestinian request to the United Nations Security Council for full UN membership, blocking the world body's recognition of a Palestinian state. The draft resolution received 12 votes in favour, two abst...

France 24

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Doubt whether Iran sanctions will calm tensions

As the U.S. and allies level new sanctions against the Iranian regime and individuals associated with making its drones, at least one expert doubts whether they will have an effect or calm tensions in the region.

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France seizes seaside villa belonging to Putin associates

The Kremlin denounced the seizure in France of a villa allegedly owned by Russian businessman Artur Ocheretny, the new partner of President Vladimir Putin's ex-wife. The property, in the southwestern coastal town of Anglet, was seized in...

France 24

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Two alleged Russian spies arrested in Germany

The German Foreign Ministry has summoned Russia's ambassador to Berlin following the arrests of two German and Russian nationals suspected of spying for Moscow. The duo, who were arrested in Bavaria, also stand accused of planning acts o...

France 24

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U.S. House to vote on Ukraine and Israel aid

The U.S. House of Representatives will have its long-awaited vote on aid for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific as soon as Saturday, Republican Speaker Mike Johnson said, paving the way for its possible passage despite fierce objection...

France 24

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E.U., U.S. pledge to impose new sanctions on Iran

The E.U. and U.S. have pledged to impose new sanctions on Iran following its attack on Israel. The E.U.'s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, says these further sanctions will be discussed by European leaders at their summit in Brussels, which ...

France 24

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Georgia MPs advance controversial 'foreign influence' law

Georgia's parliament gave initial approval to a bill on "foreign agents" that the European Union said risked blocking the country's path to membership and triggered protests for a third straight night. The fate of the bill is widely seen...

France 24

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Israel builds case that ignoring Iran's attack is not an option

Israeli leaders are trying to build a case that ignoring Iran's unprecedented drone and missile attack is not an option, as many of the country's allies urge de-escalation.

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