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Thousands flock to Day of the Dead parade in Mexico City
Thousands of people lined the streets of Mexico City on Saturday to enjoy a colorful parade in celebration of Day of the Dead, one of the country's most important holidays.
As part of the festivities, dozens of dancers dressed as!-->!-->!-->…
Smog-ridden New Delhi extends schools shutdown
Authorities in India's smog-ridden capital New Delhi on Sunday extended an emergency schools closure by a week, with no signs of improvement in the megacity's choking levels of pollution.
New Delhi is blanketed in acrid smog every!-->!-->!-->…
Rescue efforts called off after Nepal quake
Search and rescue efforts after an earthquake in Nepal wrapped up on Sunday as the focus shifted to providing relief to survivors awaiting food and shelter, officials said 36 hours after the disaster struck.
At least 157 people were!-->!-->!-->…
Bangladesh arrests 8,000 opposition activists: report
Bangladesh police have arrested nearly 8,000 opposition figures in a nationwide crackdown since officers broke up a major rally in the capital a week ago, a report said Sunday.
The sweeping wave of detentions comes ahead of a general!-->!-->!-->…
Bangladesh World Cup flop ‘all between the ears’
Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha said his players have retreated into "a shell" at the World Cup, insisting their problems are "between the ears".
The Tigers have just one win in seven games and are already out of contention for!-->!-->!-->…
Life of German jailed in Iran ‘at grave risk’ over failing health: daughter
A German citizen abducted in Dubai and sentenced to death by Iran is almost unable to walk and talk due to health conditions that prison authorities have failed to properly treat, his daughter told AFP.
Jamshid Sharmahd, who is also a!-->!-->!-->…
Asiacell keeps up its steady growth in Iraq
Asiacell, the telecom giant in Iraq predominantly owned by Qatar's Ooredoo Group, showcased a robust performance in the third quarter, marking substantial growth in revenue and EBITDA by double-digit figures. The client base remained!-->…
Intense clashes in Gaza as Hamas alleges Israel’s involvement in camp bombing
Israel remains embroiled in a prolonged conflict with Hamas, almost a month after experiencing one of the deadliest attacks in its history. The Palestinian militant group, Hamas, has accused Israel of being responsible for a recent bombing!-->…
Turkey’s main opposition party chooses new leader in wake of election defeat
In the aftermath of a disappointing election defeat to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey's main opposition party, the Republican People's Party (CHP), gathered on Saturday to decide on its leadership amidst internal divisions.
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International football stars Benzema, Kanté arrive in Iraq for high-stakes match
Al-Ittihad Club, the renowned Saudi Arabian football team, has journeyed to Erbil, Iraq, ahead of their pivotal clash with Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya (Air Force Sports Club) in the upcoming AFC Champions League's fourth round, set to take place on!-->…
Anti-hijab protests ‘changed Iran and its prisons’, says freed researcher
The protest movement that erupted in Iran last year has transformed the country both outside and also inside prison, a French-Iranian academic, who returned to Paris last month after being held in the country since 2019, told AFP.
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Zaman keeps Pakistan alive at World Cup in rain-hit triumph
Swashbuckling opener Fakhar Zaman cracked a blistering century to save Pakistan from World Cup elimination in a rain-affected and dramatic 21-run victory over New Zealand at Bengaluru on Saturday.
The 33-year-old left-hander smashed 11!-->!-->!-->…
Saudi Arabia denounces Israeli attack on Gaza’s Jabalia camp
Saudi Arabia has decried the heartless assault carried out by Israeli occupation forces on the Jabalia refugee camp within the besieged Gaza Strip. This act of aggression has resulted in the tragic loss of lives and the injury of numerous!-->…
Tragedy strikes Nepal as 5.6-magnitude earthquake claims over 60 lives
A shallow 5.6-magnitude earthquake rocked a remote region of Nepal, leaving more than 60 people dead, according to officials who provided early reports on Saturday. The earthquake struck the far western reaches of the Himalayan nation late!-->…
Al Shabab secures 1-0 victory Over Al-Ittihad, deepening their woes in Saudi Professional League
In a high-stakes match in the Saudi Professional League, Al Shabab dealt a severe blow to the reigning champions, Al-Ittihad, by claiming a hard-fought 1-0 victory. The 12th-round clash in Riyadh kept fans on the edge of their seats with a!-->…
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrives in China as relations thaw
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese landed in China on Saturday for a historic state visit, signaling a noticeable warming of relations between the two nations.
China stands as Australia's largest trading partner, but the!-->!-->!-->…
Strike on AFP’s Gaza bureau causes significant damage
Agence France-Presse's Gaza City bureau was significantly damaged by a strike on the building, according to a staff member who visited Friday as the Israeli military relentlessly pounds the territory.
AFP is the only one of the world's!-->!-->!-->…
Strike on AFP’s Gaza bureau causes significant damage
Agence France-Presse's Gaza City bureau was significantly damaged by a strike on the building, according to a staff member who visited Friday as the Israeli military relentlessly pounds the territory.
AFP is the only one of the world's!-->!-->!-->…
Bangladesh protests halt production for top fashion brands: union
Levi's and H&M are among top global clothing brands to suffer production halts in Bangladesh, a garment union leader said Friday, after days of violent protests by workers demanding a near-tripling of their wages.
Bangladesh's 3,500!-->!-->!-->…
Israel expels workers back to battered Gaza
They arrived at the border crossing with the Gaza Strip in a constant stream, many of them exhausted and still bearing the scars of time spent in an Israeli jail.
Some had raw wrists from being handcuffed and still had prison numbers!-->!-->!-->…
Iraq postpones 3rd Baghdad conference co-sponsored by French President
Iraq has made the decision to postpone the 3rd edition of the Baghdad Conference for economic integration and regional stability, an event co-sponsored by the French President, Emmanuel Macron.
The conference was initially scheduled to!-->!-->!-->…
Maersk announces workforce reduction, profits decline in Q3
Danish shipping giant Maersk has revealed its decision to cut 3,500 jobs in response to a significant drop in net profit and revenue during the third quarter. Maersk's net profit plummeted to $521 million, marking a considerable decrease!-->…
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken advocates for measures to reduce Gaza civilian casualties
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Israel on a mission focused on addressing civilian harm in the Gaza conflict. Prior to his departure, Blinken expressed his intention to seek "concrete steps" from Israel to minimize harm!-->…
Resumption of direct flights between Iraq, Germany, Denmark in November
The Iraqi Ministry of Transport has officially announced the resumption of direct flights connecting Iraq with Germany and Denmark. This news comes following intensive negotiations led by the Iraqi Transport Minister, Razzaq Muhibis!-->…
Iraq completes 200-kilometer security fence along Iranian border
In compliance with an agreement established earlier this year between Baghdad and Tehran to fortify border security measures, Iraq proudly declared the conclusion of a 200-kilometer security barrier along its border with Iran on Tuesday.
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Israeli mother of hostages torn between hope and despair
When Israeli mother Maayan Zin scrolls through her phone, she sees her worst nightmare and her only glimmer of hope as she desperately awaits news of her two young daughters, believed held hostage by Hamas.
Every day since the militant!-->!-->!-->…
Islamist armed groups, army targeting civilians in Mali: HRW
Islamist armed groups and Malian soldiers killed at least 175 civilians, many of them children, between April and September in Mali, Human Rights Watch has said, condemning the targeted killing of civilians as war crimes.
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Rabee Securities launches stock trading app enabling easy access to Iraq’s stock market
Rabee Securities, a leading financial institution, has introduced a cutting-edge stock trading app, revolutionizing access to Iraq's burgeoning stock market. This newly updated application is a game-changer for local investors seeking to!-->…
Former US attorney for Iraq requests $5 million legal fee ruling from Washington
A prominent legal figure from the nation's capital, renowned for representing Iraq in the aftermath of the 2003 US invasion, has formally petitioned a federal court for a judgment exceeding $5.5 million in unpaid legal fees.
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Saudi defense minister, Secretary Blinken discuss coordination to ease regional tensions
Saudi Arabia's Minister of Defense, Prince Khaled bin Salman, convened with the United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Washington on Wednesday.
Upon his arrival at the US!-->!-->!-->…