Fireworks light up New York City to mark 250 years of US independence
Fireworks lit up the New York City skyline as America marked its 250th anniversary.
Jul 5, 06:28 · 2 sources
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International cooperation critical as terrorism threat evolves
Terrorism is evolving amid global instability characterised by heightened geopolitical tensions, protracted conflicts and growing fragmentation – and the international response mu…
Jul 5, 04:46 · 2 sources
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Venezuela earthquake death toll passes 1,700 as UN continues to scale up response
Five days after powerful earthquakes struck central-northern Venezuela, the death toll continues to climb along with the intense rescue operation and the UN coordinates humanitari…
Jul 5, 04:46 · 2 sources
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Pakistani airstrikes kill dozens in eastern Afghanistan
Pakistan says strikes were aimed at a terrorist group while Taliban condemn ‘cowardly act of aggression’Pakistani airstrikes in three eastern provinces of Afghanistan killed 36 ci…
Jul 5, 04:36 · 1 sources
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Iran is jealously competing with Oman as decision
Tehran believes it should control the shipping route but its neighbour has its own plans for reopening itThe strait of Hormuz is Iran’s chief bargaining tool in the negotiations w…
Jul 5, 04:36 · 1 sources
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Despite record $100 million shortfall, Palestine relief agency still ‘a critical platform’ for Gaza recovery
The UN agency serving 5.9 million Palestine refugees, UNRWA, continues to strive to deliver on its mandate while facing an unprecedented $100 million budget shortfall, a gap it ho…
Jul 5, 04:36 · 1 sources
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Venezuela earthquake disaster: needs ‘skyrocketing’, say relief agencies
In Venezuela, a rescue operation in La Guaira has succeeded in getting a toddler out alive from under the rubble, six days since the double-earthquake disaster.
Jul 5, 04:26 · 2 sources
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Expanding areas under Israeli control in Gaza increase risks to civilians, UN warns
The continued expansion of areas under Israeli control in Gaza since October’s ceasefire agreement is placing civilians at greater risk and severely constraining humanitarian oper…
Jul 5, 04:26 · 2 sources
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‘Everything blew up’: A baseball stadium becomes a refuge in Venezuela
Where children once trained as baseball players, families now sleep under tarpaulins. The stadium at Playa Grande, on Venezuela's central coast, has become an emergency shelter fo…
Jul 5, 04:26 · 1 sources