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Local sources: An explosive device detonated in Bir Hasna, east of Al-Abbasiya in the Palmyra countryside, Syria, causing injuries and material damage.

Palestinian resistance to hand over Israeli captive body at 9 pm local time.

Syrian media: Israeli occupation forces entered the Quneitra countryside and set up a checkpoint between the village of Ufania and Khan Arnabeh to inspect civilian vehicles.

Palestinian Ministry of Health: Two children killed by the gunfire of Israeli occupation forces in the town of al-Judeira, occupied al-Quds, and their bodies are being withheld

Iranian Foreign Ministry: We express our solidarity with the Lebanese government and people in the face of these criminal attacks and our support for the legitimate resistance

The Iranian Foreign Ministry stressed that the United Nations, the international community, and regional countries bear responsibility for confronting what it described as "Israel’s" growing tendency to ignite wars

Iranian Foreign Ministry: We strongly condemn the Israeli entity's extensive military aggression against Lebanon

Japanese Prime Minister: No confirmations regarding damage caused by the North Korean missile

Japanese Prime Minister: North Korean missile likely landed outside Japan's exclusive economic zone

Japan Coast Guard reports North Korea fired a ballistic missile

An explosion occurred during Friday prayers at the mosque inside SMAN 72 in Jakarta. (X, @SputnikIndo)

Jakarta mosque blast during Friday prayers leaves dozens injured

An explosion during Friday prayers at a Jakarta school mosque injured 54 people.

China commissions Fujian: EMALS carrier sharpens Beijing’s naval reach

China commissions Fujian: EMALS carrier sharpens Beijing’s naval reach

Japan says North Korea likely fired ballistic missile

Japan says DPRK likely fired ballistic missile

Death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi rises as storm heads toward Vietnam

Private security stand guard at the entrance of the VinFast electric vehicle plant in Thoothukudi, in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, Monday, Aug. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)

Vingroup proposes $70bln railway as Vietnam backs private sector

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Rescue workers walk carrying a body bag after flooding caused by Typhoon Kalmaegi in Cebu city, central Philippines, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacqueline Hernandez)

Typhoon Kalmaegi devastates central Philippines, leaves dozens dead

People watch a TV screen showing a file image of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump, right, during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 (AP)

South Korea’s spy agency sees possibility of US-DPRK summit

The DPRK launches rocket artillery as the US War Secretary visits the Korean DMZ.

DPRK launches rocket artillery upon US War Secretary's DMZ visit

Trump responds to Chinese and Russian modernization with misinformation.

Trump’s nuclear claims: Misreading strategy as Russia, China modernize

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The origins of the crisis: An analysis of recent economic and political dynamics in Japan

The origins of the crisis: An analysis of recent economic and political dynamics in Japan

University students have much to gain by identifying, understanding, confronting, and sharing information on all matters involved with great crimes like the Gaza genocide. (Al Mayadeen English; Illustrated by Batoul Chamas)

Student solidarity with Palestine: Essential part of decent higher education

The reek of desperation hangs over Albanese’s Iran conspiracy theories

The reek of desperation hangs over Albanese’s Iran conspiracy theories

Support for the entity and its genocidal actions is becoming increasingly indefensible, as the monstrous truth becomes writ ever-larger. (Al Mayadeen English; Illustrated by Batoul Chamas)

How Zionists control Australia’s media

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Anti-immigration protests in Australia turn neo-Nazi

An anti-immigration protest in Australia turned neo-Nazi. A mob even attacked a sacred Aboriginal site, leading the Australian government to condemn the protests, labelling them as racist.

US Missiles in the Philippines: A new Cuban Missile Crisis in Asia?

US Missiles in the Philippines: A new Cuban Missile Crisis in Asia?

Sydney marches for Palestine

Sydney marches for Palestine

'Resistance is an idea and you can never ever kill an idea,' says Australian activist

'Resistance is an idea and you can never ever kill an idea,' says Australian activist

The future of free press after Julian Assange

The future of free press after Julian Assange

Stella Assange on the release of her husband, Julian

Stella Assange on the release of her husband, Julian

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Tobacco control measures protect people

Tobacco control measures protect people

World military spending rises to Record

World military spending rises to Record

Global inflation in February

Global inflation in February

Which countries pollute the ocean with the most plastic waste?

Which countries pollute the ocean with the most plastic waste?

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What was unveiled in China’s military parade

What was unveiled in China’s military parade

US House passes pivotal bills

US House passes pivotal bills

Israel dragged to courts

'Israel' dragged to courts

New Year's traditions vs. how Gaza is spending New Year

New Year's traditions vs. how Gaza is spending New Year