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US ran secret anti-vax campaign to undermine China’s COVID efforts: Report
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States military launched a secret campaign to counter what it perceived…
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Millions start Hajj in shadow of Israel’s war on Gaza
More than 1.5 million Muslim pilgrims have gathered in Saudi Arabia’s Mecca for the start of Hajj, taking place this…
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UK, Schengen countries rake in millions from rejected visa fees
In 2023, around 50 percent of Schengen visas from Pakistan were rejected, with €3.344 million spent on applications. The UK…
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26 countries ink ‘Declaration of Peace with the Ocean’ to protect it
The 12-point “Peace Declaration” includes a call to ratify the Treaty on the Protection of the High Seas, adopted in…
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Why the Maldives needs India as a strategic partner more than ever
The island nation of the Maldives finds itself at an important geopolitical crossroads. Its relations with India, a time-tested partner,…
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Dushanbe Water Process to help achieve a water-secure future
The Dushanbe Water Process 2024 is a significant event that will continue the dialogue and action on global water sustainability.…
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Kuwait’s support to IOM humanitarian efforts transforms lives of thousands worldwide
By the end of 2023, 75.9 million people worldwide were forcibly displaced. Of these, 68.3 million were displaced by conflict…
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Mexico elects Claudia Sheinbaum as its first female president
Mexico’s projected presidential winner Claudia Sheinbaum will become the first female president in the country’s 200-year history. Sheinbaum, the favored…
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ICC & ICJ – The courts of last resort
By Tareq Yousef AlShumaimry For weeks, the ICC has been targeted by Israeli government officials who expected the court to…
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EU adopts new Schengen Borders Code
The European Union Friday gave its final approval to a new Schengen Borders Code, the EU’s rulebook that deals with…
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