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Iran war: Strait of Hormuz open amid Israel-Lebanon truce

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Myanmar frees over 4,000 prisoners in annual tradition

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India: Parliament votes on women's quota amid opposition row

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IMF, World Bank restore relations with Venezuela

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Germany news: Far-right AfD ahead of Merz's conservatives

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As the Iran war disrupts energy and trade, the IMF warns global growth could dip to near-recession levels.

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Hezbollah says its commitment to the truce depends on Israel stopping attacks.

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Many sectors in India are reliant on trade and energy supplies from flowing through the Strait of Hormuz.

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South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola says that Israel's "aggression" against Palestinians is "heartbreaking."

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As India's small-scale farmers face fertilizer shortages, how will delayed deliveries affect their livelihoods?

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More and more women are speaking out about violence in relationships and demanding stricter laws.

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The outcome of Sunday's general election could shape the country's fight against corruption and foreign policy course.

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The Gaza conflict has faded from international attention. Despite a ceasefire, efforts to end the conflict have stalled.

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While the US military pulls off elite missions, Donald Trump's shifting goals are creating a confusing Iran strategy.

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An international military drill is underway in Libya. One of its goals: minimize Russia's influence in the region.

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Cuba's leader has vowed the island nation will defend itself if the Trump administration launches a US military assault.

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However, the verdict will not bring immediate relief to concertgoers frustrated by high ticket prices.

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How much Orban influence remains in Hungary's politics?

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Germany-Israel divide deepens after Merz criticism

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Can Trump get a better Iran nuclear deal than Obama?

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Berlin hosts Sudan conference amid brutal, forgotten war

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Iran sees hundreds of thousands of jobs lost due to war

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German health minister announces billions in cutbacks

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Frankfurt Airport's Terminal 3 faces crucial stress test

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Classic Cape Town manor house meets modern design

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Thailand, Myanmar new year celebrations soaked in tradition

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Social media age limits: Well-intentioned but ineffective?

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Every year, millions of visitors flock to the Keukenhof to admire the most quintessentially Dutch of all flowers.

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Is the future of Congolese design written in the past?

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