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As a super storm approaches, the Philippines is on high alert.
159 people have already died as a result of the severe weather disruptions, and the UN has asked for $32.9 million in relief for the areas that are most affected.…
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Taliban say Islamic system only way to peace in Afghanistan
The Taliban declared on Sunday that they remain committed to peace negotiations, but that the only way to end…
Iran’s only nuclear power plant temporarily under shutdown
According to Iranian state television, Iran's sole nuclear power reactor has been temporarily shut down for a "technical overhaul." Iran’s…
Putin, Biden meet in Geneva, agree to ambassadors’ return
In a positive conference on Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Joe Biden agreed to restore their ambassadors…
EU envoy predicts a surge in Afghan violence
Tomas Niklasson, the European Union's Special Envoy for Afghanistan, warned on Wednesday of an uptick in violence in Afghanistan…
Saudi Arabia executes man arrested for protesting as a teenager
Mustafa Darwish, 26, was executed, according to his family, because of an image found on his phone during a crackdown…
UN prepares for more displaced Afghans after troop withdrawal
After US and foreign troops leave Afghanistan in September, UN refugee director Filippo Grandi said on Monday that the UN…
Israel launches airstrikes on Gaza Strip
Israel's air attacks on Gaza are the first since a tenuous ceasefire with Hamas last month ended 11 days of…
The new Israeli government gives its OK to a right-wing march through Jerusalem
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh describes the planned march as ‘a provocation of our people’. Decision comes hours after Benjamin…
