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UAE aid to Gaza tops 136,000 tonnes under Operation Gallant Knight 3
The UAE has delivered over 136,000 tonnes of aid to Gaza, treating 294,000 medical cases and supporting families through Operation Gallant Knight 3.
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Egypt man arrested for killing wife, hiding body at home for three months
Egyptian man arrested for killing wife and hiding her body for three months, deceiving their daughter with claims of illness. Shocking details emerge.
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Baby boy dies with ‘significant’ injuries in alleged domestic violence murder in Queensland
The boy was brought into an Ipswich hospital with internal injuries where he died five days later.
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Trump says nobody knows who is running Iran
Trump claims no one knows who’s running Iran amid the U.S.-Israeli war, while Iran says Washington knows Iran’s leadership and decision-making.
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Queensland's mayors call on Canberra to drop disaster fund changes
An open letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese claims the proposal will "bankrupt" councils, while the federal government urges their state counterparts not…
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International superstar Ka Ying Rising on track for Everest despite shock trial defeat
The international superstar remains a short-priced favourite for the richest race on turf.
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CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Chhattisgarh visit postponed
CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Chhattisgarh visit postponed due to unavoidable reasons; revised dates to be announced.
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Syrian embassy returns seized passport after 43 years
Syria’s embassy in Berlin has returned the passport of a citizen that the former Assad government seized 43 years ago.
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Man appears in court after woman stabbed in neck on Melbourne tram
The court has been told the accused man has schizophrenia.
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School auditorium collapses in wind near Kothamangalam in Keralam
Auditorium collapses in heavy winds near Kothamangalam; no injuries as students left post-hours, investigators to probe construction lapses.
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Australia Post announces key dates for on-time Christmas deliveries
Here’s what you need to know to avoid disappointment on the big day.
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UAE-India IndiGo flights to cost more: How much extra will passengers pay?
Passengers flying between the UAE and India on IndiGo could pay more for their tickets after the airline revised its fuel surcharge from October 6.
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Married woman's land claim rejected; she wins in HC
Himachal Pradesh High Court has quashed an order denying a woman patta for land her father was granted in 1972, ruling that the Nautor Land Rules do not bar…
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India, Ghana discuss multilateral cooperation during EAM Jaishankar’s visit
India-Ghana discuss multilateral cooperation and deepening ties, advance trade, development, and AU-ECOWAS engagement during Jaishankar's Africa trip.
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South Korea considers steps to force North Korea apology for DMZ mine blast
Seoul has urged Pyongyang to remove any other mines planted on the southern side of the military demarcation line.
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The people and programs trying to tackle homelessness in Lakes Entrance
The Victorian region synonymous with boating, tourism and recreational camping is now home to a growing number of rough sleepers.
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Breaking: Australian Army soldier dies in training exercise
An Australian Army soldier has died and five others have been injured during a training exercise at Mount Bundey, south-east of Darwin.
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Former Melbourne girls' school teacher charged with sexual assault
Methodist Ladies' College confirmed in a letter to parents on Monday that former staff member Kam Kenny-Jones had been charged by Victoria Police with the…
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Woman stabbed during random Melbourne tram attack
The 51-year-old was stabbed in the neck while travelling on a tram passing through South Melbourne.
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Body found in livestock trough on northern NSW farm
Police launch an investigation after the discovery of a body submerged in a tank used to treat livestock for ticks on a NSW property.
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Five-month-old found dead in Chintapalli; family alleges father killed him
A five-month-old boy was found dead at Chintapalli in Visakhapatnam district, with police registering a case after kin alleged the father's involvement in the…
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Watch: Moment Indonesian sneaker shop is torn apart by explosion
Police have said it is “strongly suspected” that the incident was caused by a gas leak.
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Queensland mother Maree Mavis Crabtree sentenced for fraud after being cleared of killing her two children
Crabtree stood trial over allegations she laced her son’s smoothie with prescription painkillers before making a $125,000 insurance claim.
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