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‘Why rattle sabres?’: Decoding Russia’s muted response to Iran protests

Russia is unlikely to assist its ally Iran amid unrest as it treads carefully while the Ukraine war rages, analysts say.

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Trump suspends immigrant visas for 75 countries: Who’s affected?

The suspension will take effect on January 21 but does not apply to visitors or short-term visa holders.

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Wary of Israeli appropriation, Palestine lists 14 sites with UNESCO

Palestinian Authority submits files for Gaza’s Old City and West Bank landmarks to UNESCO World Heritage list.

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Another crane collapses in Thailand, killing two, after 32 die previous day

Thursday’s incident outside Bangkok follows a crane collapse the day before that killed dozens in the northeast.

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Gaza plan phase two: US to discuss Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawal

The second phase of the ceasefire deal includes naming a panel of Palestinian technocrats to lead post-war Gaza.

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Syrian army tells civilians to evacuate new front with SDF east of Aleppo

A ‘humanitarian zone’ is expected to remain open on Thursday, allowing residents to leave Deir Hafer and Maskana.

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India shuts Kashmir medical college – after Muslims earned most admissions

Hindu groups insisted that Muslims shouldn’t benefit from institutions funded by Hindu charity.

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‘I hope they show humanity’: Greenlanders fear Trump’s desire for minerals

US President Donald Trump says he wants to buy Greenland from Denmark and is not taking ‘no’ for an answer.

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Iran-US live: Tension lingers amid threats as Tehran reopens airspace

Tensions are rising in the region after the US began to withdraw some personnel from an airbase in Qatar.

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Polls open in Uganda amid crackdown, fears of violence, internet blackout

UN Human Rights Office has stressed ‘open access to communication & information is key to free & genuine elections’.