03 March 2026
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Iran remains unbothered by US threats

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Venezuela’s Maduro, wife plead not guilty in US court appearance

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Deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty to charges of narco-terrorism in a New York court on Monday, two days after being snatched by US forces in a stunning raid on his home in...

Palestinian embassy in UK officially inaugurated

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The embassy of Palestine was officially inaugurated in London in a short ceremony on Monday, hailed by its ambassador as a “profound milestone” in British-Palestinian relations. “We gather today to ma...

Maduro arrives for first US court appearance after capture

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Deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro arrived at a New York court on Monday, just days after being seized in Caracas in a shock US military operation that paved the path for Washington’s plans t...

Iran judiciary chief says ‘no leniency’ towards ‘rioters’

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Iran will offer no leniency to “rioters,” though the public has a right to demonstrate, the head of the judiciary said on Monday, following more than a week of protests. The demonstrations began last ...

India’s top court denies bail to Muslim student leader Umar Khalid

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India’s Supreme Court denied bail on Monday for former student leader Umar Khalid, who has been detained for more than five years on charges of conspiracy to trigger deadly riots. Khalid, 38, was arre...

Head hits back for Australia after Root’s majestic 160 in fifth Ashes Test

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An imperious Joe Root hit a magnificent 160 to drive England to 384 in the fifth and final Ashes Test on Monday before Travis Head let rip to haul Australia back into the contest with a rapid-fire unb...

Root’s majestic 160 powers England to 384 in final Ashes Test

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An imperious Joe Root hit a magnificent 160 before England were dismissed for 384 at tea on day two of the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia on Monday. Root’s superb innings was ended court...

Pakistanis stuck in Afghanistan want border to reopen

NewsJanuary 5, 2026

SPIN BOLDAK: Nearly three months since border clashes prompted the closure of land crossings between Pakistan and Afghanistan, university students, merchants and families are left hanging with no way ...

New clashes in Iran as protests sparked by rising cost of living enter 2nd week: rights groups

NewsJanuary 4, 2026

New deadly clashes between protesters and security forces erupted in Iran over the weekend, rights groups and local media said on Sunday, as demonstrations first sparked by anger over the rising cost ...