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Syrian president says he ‘had nothing to do’ with 9/11 attacks

SYRIA: SYRIAN President Ahmed al-Sharaa has downplayed his past links to the terrorist group Al-Qaeda and distanced himself from the…

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UAE’s Shaikha Al-Nowais becomes first female UNWTO Secretary-General

RIYADH: The UAE’s Shaikha Al-Nowais has been elected secretary-general of the UN World Tourism Organization, becoming the first woman —…

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Brazil’s beef exports to China surge due to volatile US relations

BRAZIL: Brazil’s beef exports to China surged by 38.3% in September 2025, reaching 187,340 tonnes, according to industry group Abrafrigo.…

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COP30 reveals 2.5 tri/- boost for Africa’s smallholder farmers

BELEM, Brazil: THE Gates Foundation  announced a new commitment to advancing climate adaptation, helping smallholder farmers build resilience to a…

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Syria’s al-Sharaa arrives in US for official visit

USA: SYRIAN President Ahmed al-Sharaa has arrived in the United States for an official visit, according to state media, during…

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Philippines: Thousands evacuate as new super typhoon nears

PHILIPPINES: MORE than 900,000 people in eastern, central and northern provinces of the Philippines have been evacuated from their homes as…

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Afghanistan’s Taliban blames ‘irresponsible’ Pakistan as peace talks fail

AFGHANSTAN: AFGHANSTAN’S Taliban rulers have blamed Pakistan for a lack of results after mediated talks by Qatar and Turkiye in…

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Trump exempts Hungary from sanctions for buying Russian oil

HUNGARY: HUNGARIAN Prime Minister Vickor Orban said Friday his country received an exemption from US sanctions on imports of Russian oil.…

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Travelers face mounting delays this weekend as airlines cut hundreds of flights due to the shutdown

USA: DISGRUNTLED travelers across the US will face more disruptions to their plans this weekend, as airlines cancel hundreds of…

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COP30 envisions Africa’s triple climate finance by 2030

NAIROBI: WHILE the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30) is scheduled…

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