Syrian president says Israel uses pretexts to justify militarism and divert attention from Gaza massacres.
Syrian president says Israel uses pretexts to justify militarism and divert attention from Gaza massacres.
Qatar opens Lawh Wa Qalam museum dedicated to India’s most famous painter, who was hounded into exile by Hindu right.
Abu Shabab became prominent last year leading an armed group operating in Israeli-controlled areas of Gaza.
Trump claims to be cracking down on drug gangs in Venezuela but pardoned a Honduran drug lord serving time in the US.
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Belgium is pushing back against a plan to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine’s economy and war effort.
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Trump’s top economic adviser is odds-on favourite to lead the Fed amid concerns over the central bank’s independence.
Foreign policy chief keeping Washington onside as Ukrainian, US officials continue talks on ending Russia-Ukraine war.
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