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Iran considering US proposal as Trump says war will be 'over quickly'
Iran is weighing a U.S. proposal that could bring a formal end to the conflict, as mediator Pakistan works to convert the current ceasefire into a lasting peace agreement. Trump signaled confidence in a swift resolution, claiming any resumed war would end quickly — a remark that underscores Washington's continued pressure on Tehran. The diplomatic maneuvering marks one of the most consequential moments in the standoff, with regional and global powers watching closely.
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BJP aide shot dead in India’s West Bengal days after historic election win
A BJP political aide was gunned down by motorbike-mounted assailants in West Bengal just days after the party secured a landmark first-ever state election victory, capturing 207 of 294 assembly seats. The killing of Chandranath Rath, a close aide to BJP state chief Suvendu Adhikari, signals that political violence remains a serious threat despite the party's sweeping mandate. The attack raises immediate concerns about stability and law and order as the BJP prepares to take power in one of India's most populous states.
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Vigils to be held across Australia for murdered 5-year-old girl
A five-year-old Aboriginal girl, Kumanjayi Little Baby, was found dead after disappearing from a town camp in Alice Springs, sparking an outpouring of grief across the country. Vigils are being held in communities nationwide to mourn her death and stand in solidarity with her family. The tragedy has reignited conversation about the safety and welfare of children in remote Indigenous communities.
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Doctors Without Borders charity says Israel has ‘manufactured malnutrition crisis’ in Gaza
Israel has deliberately engineered a malnutrition crisis in Gaza, according to Doctors Without Borders, with aid blockades and supply restrictions driving widespread food insecurity across the territory. The humanitarian toll is compounding rapidly, as malnourished mothers are giving birth to premature infants at elevated rates, pushing up mortality among the most vulnerable. The accusation from one of the world's most respected medical aid organizations adds significant weight to growing international alarm over conditions in Gaza.
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US trial opens over alleged Chinese ‘secret police station’ in New York
A New York trial opened this week against Lu Jianwang, a 64-year-old US citizen accused of running a covert Chinese police station in Manhattan on behalf of Beijing. The case centers on three charges — acting as an unauthorized foreign agent, conspiracy, and obstruction of justice — and represents one of the most concrete legal tests of China's alleged transnational repression efforts on American soil. The outcome could set a significant precedent for how the US prosecutes foreign influence operations targeting diaspora communities.
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