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Netanyahu to meet Trump on Israel-Hamas truce
'Rare earths' for aid: Ukraine's minerals threatened by war
'Rare earths' for aid: Ukraine's minerals threatened by war

US President Donald Trump has signalled he could trade aid to Kyiv in its fight against Russia's invasion for access to Ukraine's "rare earth" metals, key elements used in electronics.

February 04, 2025

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Taliban suspend women's radio station in Afghanistan
Taliban suspend women's radio station in Afghanistan

Afghanistan's Taliban authorities raided well-known women's radio station Radio Begum on Tuesday, arresting two employees, the broadcaster said, calling for the speedy release of its staff.

February 04, 2025

Trump ally known for racist comments gets top State Dept job
Trump ally known for racist comments gets top State Dept job

A former Donald Trump aide who once called for "competent white men" to be "in charge" and spread conspiracy theories about the 2021 US Capitol assault has been given a top State Department post, an official said.

February 04, 2025

Trump seeks species protection rollbacks to promote US drilling
Trump seeks species protection rollbacks to promote US drilling

US President Donald Trump's administration is moving to roll back protections for endangered species and their habitats in a bid to advance his "drill, baby, drill" energy agenda.

February 04, 2025

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Taliban raid women's radio station in Afghanistan: broadcaster
Taliban raid women's radio station in Afghanistan: broadcaster

Afghanistan's Taliban authorities raided well-known women's radio station Radio Begum on Tuesday, arresting two employees, the broadcaster said, calling for the speedy release of its staff.

February 04, 2025

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'Around 10' dead, including shooter, in Sweden campus attack
'Around 10' dead, including shooter, in Sweden campus attack

Around 10 people were killed Tuesday in a shooting at an education centre in Sweden, including the suspected gunman, police said after the rare gun attack on a campus in the Nordic nation.

February 04, 2025