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In A Shocking Move, The UAE Has Announced It Is Leaving OPEC After Nearly 60 Years Over “National Interest”
The decision reflects “the UAE’s long-term strategic and economic vision and evolving energy profile.”
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The UK Has Passed A Law Banning Smoking For All Future Generations
The new law bans anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2009, from legally buying tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars and rolling tobacco.
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After Boycotting It Over Israel's Participation, Slovenia Now Said It Will Not Air Eurovision And Will Play Palestinian Films Instead
This year's contest will have only 35 competing countries, the smallest number since 2003 and is scheduled to take place in Vienna.
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Israel Has Illegally Intercepted 22 Of The Global Sumud Flotilla Boats Again In International Waters Near Greece
Israel’s foreign affairs ministry said Israeli forces detained about 175 activists and are taking them to Israel.
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Syria Has Begun Its First Public Trial Of Former Assad Regime Officials For Committing “Crimes Against Syrians”
Unlike the closed-door military tribunals common under the Assad regime, the sessions are being held in a public forum.
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250 Indians Have Moved To Israel As Part Of Israel’s Plan For Thousands More To Migrate To The Country
Immigration Minister Ofir Sofer, greeting arrivals at the airport, called it "a historic moment."
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Kenya’s President Mocked Nigerians’ English, Saying They “Need A Translator,” Sparking Huge Backlash
“If you listen to a Nigerian speaking, you need a translator even when they are speaking English."
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Journalist Ahmed Shihab Eldin Has Finally Been Freed After Being Jailed In Kuwait For Posting About The Iran War
Shihab Eldin's lawyer said he was found innocent on all counts and was expected to be released immediately.
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These Palestinian Children In The West Bank Are Protesting Against Israel Blocking Access To Their School
Until the path is reopened, the village council said it would hold daily demonstrations with lessons, music and activities in the open air.
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Israel Has Targeted And Killed This Lebanese Journalist And Injured Her Colleague In A “Double-Tap” Strike
Khalil is the ninth journalist killed by Israel in Lebanon in 2026.
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Italy Is Investigating Sephora And Benefit For Allegedly Promoting Adult Skincare Products To Children
Companies may have been using “very young micro-influencers” to promote products to a “particularly vulnerable group.”
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Record-Breaking Rainfall Hit New Zealand’s Capital And The Flooding Looks Unreal
This is one of the heaviest rainfalls on record for the city.