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Sea Drones Sink Russian Warship, Marking Ukraine's Tactical Win in the Black Sea
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Delhi Police Use Drones, Barricades to Halt Farmer Protests
"police in the capital city of Delhi resorted to the use of drones to fire tear gas shells and implemented stringent barricades, including iron nails and barbed wires, to thwart the advancing protest by farmers on Tuesday. -
Rafah Under Siege: Israel's Military Offensive Sparks Global Outcry
"Israel's military actions in Rafah have intensified, with the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducting a series of strikes in the densely populated area, resulting in significant civilian casualties and widespread destruction.
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Hamas Accepts Framework for U.S.-Backed Gaza Ceasefire as Hostage Deal Advances
At least 60 days of ceasefire could be within reach in Gaza, as Hamas has reportedly accepted the framework of a U.S.-backed proposal to halt hostilities and begin talks on ending the war with Israel. The proposal, developed by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff alongside officials from Egypt and Qatar, involves a structured exchange of hostages and prisoners and aims to pave the way for a permanent cessation of fighting, according to officials cited by The Wall Street Journal. 
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North Korean Man Crosses Heavily Fortified DMZ on Foot, Detained by South Korean Troops After 20-Hour Operation
A North Korean civilian was taken into custody by South Korean forces early Thursday after making a rare defection across the heavily militarized Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) near the central-western front line between Yeoncheon and Paju in Gyeonggi Province, military officials said. 
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Russia Unleashes Record 539 Drones on Kyiv Hours After Trump-Putin Call; At Least 24 Casualties Reported
Russia launched its largest drone assault to date on Ukraine overnight, striking Kyiv with 539 unmanned aerial vehicles and 11 missiles just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump's call with Russian President Vladimir Putin ended in frustration, according to Ukrainian officials. The aerial attack killed at least one person and injured 23 others, marking one of the most destructive assaults of the war's third year. 
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‘Totally Lost in America': Prince Harry Reportedly Begs to Rejoin Royals Without Meghan Markle
Prince Harry is reportedly preparing for a solo return to the United Kingdom, marking a notable shift in his strategy to repair ties with the British Royal Family. The move, first reported by RadarOnline, reflects what insiders describe as a reluctant acknowledgment that reconciliation may only be possible if Meghan Markle remains on the sidelines. 
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Putin Tells Trump Russia Won’t Retreat from Ukraine Goals
President Donald Trump spoke by phone for over an hour on Thursday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, discussing the war in Ukraine and tensions in the Middle East, including Iran, according to Russian officials. The call followed a U.S. decision to halt weapons shipments to Ukraine and amid growing questions about Trump's stalled diplomatic push to end the Ukraine conflict. 
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Iran Issues Defiant Nuclear Update After U.S. Condemns IAEA Withdrawal
Tensions between Tehran and Washington deepened this week as Iran suspended cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), prompting sharp criticism from the United States and its allies and reigniting fears over the future of the country's nuclear ambitions. 
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Trump Speaks With Putin After U.S. Halts Missile Shipments to Ukraine
President Donald Trump held a scheduled phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday morning, just two days after the Pentagon confirmed it was suspending shipments of air defense missiles and other munitions to Ukraine due to concerns over depleted U.S. stockpiles. 
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U.S. Lifts Chip Software Curbs on China as Trade Truce Framework Holds
The Biden administration has lifted export restrictions on chip-design software to China, easing one of the more contentious trade controls imposed amid escalating tensions earlier this year. The move, announced Thursday by major U.S. and European software firms, signals incremental progress in U.S.-China trade negotiations and comes as both sides begin rolling back retaliatory measures. 
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Ukraine Kills Russian Navy Deputy Chief Gudkov in HIMARS Strike on Kursk Command Post
Major General Mikhail Gudkov, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, was killed in combat near the Ukrainian border, marking one of the highest-level military casualties Moscow has suffered since the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russian officials confirmed Thursday. 
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Hamas Demands Ceasefire Guarantees as Israeli Strikes Kill Dozens Across Gaza
Efforts to secure a ceasefire in the nearly 21-month Israel-Hamas war gained traction Thursday as Hamas signaled tentative approval of a U.S.-brokered proposal for a 60-day halt in fighting, contingent on international guarantees that negotiations will lead to a permanent end to the war. The development comes as Israeli airstrikes across Gaza killed at least 59 people in a single day, according to Gaza health authorities. 
