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South Africa's Broos promises 'no mercy' in AFCON clash with Cameroon
Iran's Khamenei says protesters' economic demands fair, warns 'rioters'
Iran's Khamenei says protesters' economic demands fair, warns 'rioters'

Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday acknowledged the economic demands of protesters in Iran, where demonstrations have spread to more than two dozen cities, even as he warned there would be no quarter for "rioters".

January 03, 2026

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Bangladesh star removed from IPL on Indian cricket board 'advice'
Bangladesh star removed from IPL on Indian cricket board 'advice'

Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman was Saturday released by Indian Premier League team Kolkata Knight Riders after the cricket board "advised" it to do so, following tensions between the neighbouring nations.

January 03, 2026

Trump says Venezuela's Maduro captured in 'large scale' US strike
Trump says Venezuela's Maduro captured in 'large scale' US strike

President Donald Trump said Saturday that US forces had captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro after launching a "large scale strike" on the South American country.

January 03, 2026

Saudi-backed forces make advances in Yemen's Hadramawt: military officials
Saudi-backed forces make advances in Yemen's Hadramawt: military officials

Saudi-backed troops on Saturday made advances in Yemen's resource-rich Hadramawt province, military officials said, as confrontations between forces backed by Riyadh and Abu Dhabi have triggered a deep rift between the two Gulf allies.

January 03, 2026

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India unveils Buddha gems after century abroad
India unveils Buddha gems after century abroad

Sacred ancient gems linked to the Buddha were unveiled on Saturday in India for the first time since their colonial-era removal.

January 03, 2026

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Ukraine hosts talks with security allies in Kyiv
Ukraine hosts talks with security allies in Kyiv

Ukraine is hosting security advisers for crunch talks on Saturday as Kyiv insists negotiations are zeroing in on a deal, while Russia claims a deadly New Year strike torpedoed the efforts.

January 03, 2026