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Gaza civil defense says Israeli attacks kill 7 including 4 children
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Gaza civil defense says Israeli attacks kill 7 including 4 children

11-year-old girl and two others were killed in Gaza strikes, including near Jabalia and Khan Yunis

US, China can balance roles in Venezuela, US energy chief says
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US, China can balance roles in Venezuela, US energy chief says

Chris Wright said China may have a long-term role in Venezuela, but U.S. dominance and control over oil flows would prevail

Turkey says it stands ready to help Syria after deadly clashes in Aleppo
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Turkey says it stands ready to help Syria after deadly clashes in Aleppo

Turkey says Aleppo operation was fully conducted by the Syrian army

Iran warns suppliers against overpricing or hoarding goods
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Iran warns suppliers against overpricing or hoarding goods

Iran president asks his government to ensure goods supply and monitor prices

Direct Bangladesh-Pakistan flights to resume after 14 years
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Direct Bangladesh-Pakistan flights to resume after 14 years

Biman airline says direct flights will boost Pakistan-Bangladesh travel and ties.

US-Venezuela oil deal angers China, pushes prices down
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US-Venezuela oil deal angers China, pushes prices down

Deal in line with Trump's stated aim of controlling South American OPEC member's vast oil reserves after deposing leader Nicolas Maduro

Afghan trade resilient in 2025 as Iran, Central Asia routes offset Pakistan closures
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Afghan trade resilient in 2025 as Iran, Central Asia routes offset Pakistan closures

Traders rerouted cargo via Iran and Central Asia, easing delays and political risks

Casualties in Afghanistan as residents, gold miners clash: Taliban
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Casualties in Afghanistan as residents, gold miners clash: Taliban

Clash over a Takhar gold mine leaves casualties and damages, says Afghan official

Rights groups say at least 25 dead in Iran protests
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Rights groups say at least 25 dead in Iran protests

Iran police say rioters have been arrested on-site or later, while protesters are treated separately

Netanyahu says Israel won't let Iran restore ballistic missile program
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Netanyahu says Israel won't let Iran restore ballistic missile program

Netanyahu warns Iran of 'very severe' consequences if attacked

Iran says no leniency for 'rioters' as protests persist
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Iran says no leniency for 'rioters' as protests persist

Protests began in Tehran on Dec 28 over high prices and have since spread nationwide with political demands

Pakistan, China unveil CPEC 2.0 plan at high-level Beijing talks
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Pakistan, China unveil CPEC 2.0 plan at high-level Beijing talks

The two countries announced the launch of year-long commemorative activities to celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations

China says it cannot accept countries acting as 'world judge' after US captures Maduro
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China says it cannot accept countries acting as 'world judge' after US captures Maduro

Sovereignty of all countries must be protected, foreign minister says

Trump says Iran will 'get hit very hard' if protesters killed
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Trump says Iran will 'get hit very hard' if protesters killed

Washington is monitoring events closely and would act if Iranian authorities repeat past violence

New clashes in Iran as protests enter second week
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New clashes in Iran as protests enter second week

Protests sparked by high inflation; Trump has threatened unspecified action

Pakistan and China deepen alliance in seventh strategic dialogue
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Pakistan and China deepen alliance in seventh strategic dialogue

Countries will celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations throughout 2026 with commemorative events

Pakistan, China vow deeper cooperation as Dar meets senior leaders in Beijing
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Pakistan, China vow deeper cooperation as Dar meets senior leaders in Beijing

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar meets China’s executive vice premier as both reaffirm commitment to ties and CPEC

North Korea fires ballistic missiles as rival South's leader visits China
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North Korea fires ballistic missiles as rival South's leader visits China

The firings of at least two missiles, the country's first in two months, further heighten global tensions

International concern mounts after U.S. seizes Venezuela’s president
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International concern mounts after U.S. seizes Venezuela’s president

US President Donald Trump said Nicolas Maduro and his wife would be taken to New York to face federal charges

Canada asks Air India to probe incident of pilot removed from plane under influence of alcohol, source says
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Canada asks Air India to probe incident of pilot removed from plane under influence of alcohol, source says

Two breathalyzer tests conducted by Canadian police at Vancouver International Airport showed the pilot was unfit for duty