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Israel election could cement Netanyahu’s hard-right turn after the Oct 7 attacks and the Gaza war, as opposition leaders ...

Japan will launch the MMX probe on Oct 20 to study Mars moon Phobos and collect at least 10g of sample for the first round ...

Israeli settlers in the West Bank have been involved in at least 170 attacks on Palestinians since Sept 27. Read more at ...

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Egypt and Saudi Arabia are historically close and have strategic economic ties. Read more at straitstimes.com.

An executive order issued by Donald Trump on Oct 16 waived key Russia-related US sanctions and tariffs. Read more at ...

Rather than holding massive marches, the latest 'No Kings' events varied across the country. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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