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Kremlin says Russian economy ready to handle more sanctions
Sanctions have boosted domestic industrial production, officials say. #press
Israel’s war of self-deceit
When has killing more Palestinians ever resulted in better security for the Israeli society? #press
Will US Republicans finally elect a House speaker nominee?
The 221-member Republican majority in the House have gathered in a closed-door session to vote on a nominee. #press
Israel’s war in Gaza revives Sabra and Shatila massacre memories in Lebanon
Survivors of the 1982 massacre by an Israel-backed militia in Lebanon say what Gaza is going through is even worse. #press
What risk would an Israeli ground offensive pose to captives held by Hamas?
Israel is preparing to carry out a major military operation in Gaza, but there are concerns for those captured by Hamas. #press
Analysis: Is Hamas a more sophisticated force than Israel imagined?
The Palestinian group's unprecedented attack shows strategy, planning and training beyond what many had anticipated. #press
‘It’s time to go’: When a Palestinian maths class becomes a victim of war
As the Israel-Hamas war broke out on Saturday, a conflict-scarred child comforted an adult teacher. This is Palestine. #press
Putin hints Russia could return to nuclear testing
The Russian president says Moscow could 'theoretically' withdraw from landmark nuclear test ban treaty. #press
‘Firebrand’: What does US Republican rebel Matt Gaetz want?
Congressman Gaetz led a group of Republican dissenters to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in a historic vote. #press
Who is behind Kevin McCarthy’s ouster as US House Speaker?
Eight GOP members of Congress teamed up with Democrats to push out the Republican Speaker. Who are they? #press
Biden thanks Qatar’s emir for rare Iran-US prisoner swap deal
Doha-mediated deal saw Iran free five Americans in exchange for five Iranians held in the US and transfer of $6bn. #press
Ankara blast: What’s Turkey’s troubled history with the PKK?
Turkey has pointed finger of blame at PKK, which has been waging an armed rebellion against Ankara for decades. #press
Biden says US ‘will not walk away’ from Ukraine amid budget turmoil
US president reassures allies and Kyiv after last-minute budget deal in Congress axes funding for the war-torn country. #press
Wife of deposed Gabonese president arrested for ‘money laundering’
Sylvia Bongo Valentin has been under house arrest in the capital since her husband was overthrown in an August 30 coup. #press
This time around Brazil can and must do the anti-hunger fight right
As Brazilian experience shows, anti-hunger policies can be easily reversed unless they address structural inequality. #press
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx to bring samples of asteroid Bennu to Earth: What to know
NASA’s first US mission to collect an asteroid sample is returning with a sample from asteroid Bennu. #press
Azerbaijan seizes arms from Nagorno-Karabakh separatists
The conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh has been marked by abuses on both sides and there are fears of a refugee crisis. #press
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 577
As the war enters its 577th day, these are the main developments. #press
EU to start releasing money to Tunisia under migration pact
The European Union is set to 'swiftly' disburse 127 million euros as part of a July deal to halt irregular migration. #press
China bars three female Indian athletes from Asian Games: Reports
Trio are from northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh, region claimed almost in full by Beijing as 'South Tibet'. #press