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The mother who could only afford the drugs to save one of her twins

The mother who could only afford the drugs to save one of her twins

In Khartoum, Sudan, the ongoing civil war has severely impacted the lives of families and particularly children, leading to a growing humanitarian crisis. Touma, a 25-year-old mother, shares the plight of her three-year-old daughter, Masajed, who suffers from severe malnutrition. Touma describes how her family was forced to flee their home due to violence from

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Trump confirms he authorised CIA action inside Venezuela

Trump confirms he authorised CIA action inside Venezuela

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he authorized the CIA to carry out covert operations in Venezuela, including potential strikes aimed at drug cartels. Recently, US forces conducted at least five strikes on boats suspected of drug trafficking, reportedly resulting in 27 fatalities. UN human rights experts have described these actions as “extrajudicial executions.”

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China's arrest of 30 Christians sparks fears of a bigger crackdown

China’s arrest of 30 Christians sparks fears of a bigger crackdown

On Friday, Grace Jin Drexel, daughter of prominent pastor Jin Mingri, received a message from her father informing her of another pastor’s detention in Shenzhen. Shortly after, Drexel learned that her father had also been detained amidst what activists are calling one of the largest arrests of Christians in China in decades. This event involved

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Hamas returns two more bodies but says it cannot retrieve remaining dead hostages

Hamas returns two more bodies but says it cannot retrieve remaining dead hostages

Hamas has announced the transfer of the bodies of two additional Israeli hostages as part of a ceasefire agreement mediated by the United States. The group indicated it is committed to the terms of the deal but requires more time and specialized equipment to recover additional bodies from the rubble in Gaza. The Israeli Prime

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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's plane 'safe' after unscheduled UK landing

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s plane ‘safe’ after unscheduled UK landing

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s flight made an unscheduled landing in the UK while returning to the United States, according to the Pentagon. The aircraft, which was carrying Hegseth after attending a NATO Defense Ministers meeting in Belgium, experienced a “crack in the aircraft windshield.” The Pentagon clarified that the landing was conducted according

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Syria's Sharaa meets Putin in Moscow for first time since Assad's fall

Syria’s Sharaa meets Putin in Moscow for first time since Assad’s fall

Syria’s interim President, Ahmed al-Sharaa, recently met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow for discussions, notable as this marked their first engagement since Sharaa’s ousting of Bashar al-Assad, a key ally of Russia, approximately ten months ago. During the meeting, Putin emphasized the “special relationship” shared by the two nations. Sharaa indicated his willingness

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Ukraine imposes blackouts in most regions after Russian power grid attacks

Ukraine imposes blackouts in most regions after Russian power grid attacks

Emergency power outages have been implemented across nearly all of Ukraine following extensive Russian airstrikes on energy infrastructure. This marks the fourth consecutive winter of blackouts since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. The Ukrainian energy ministry reported that only two regions were unaffected: the eastern Donetsk region, which is directly involved in the conflict,

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UN humanitarian chief urges Israel to open more crossings into Gaza

UN humanitarian chief urges Israel to open more crossings into Gaza

The UN humanitarian chief has requested that Israel open additional crossings to Gaza to facilitate increased aid deliveries. This request follows Israel’s warning about limiting supplies due to delays from Hamas in returning the bodies of deceased hostages. Tom Fletcher emphasized the importance of both Israel and Hamas adhering to the ceasefire agreement established on

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