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Trump sets Sunday deadline for Hamas to accept 20-point peace plan on Gaza

Smoke rises from a collapsed residential building following an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City, Sept. 5, 2025. Photographer Rizek Abdeljawad By Xinhua News Agency U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that Hamas must accept the 20-point peace plan on Gaza by 6 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Sunday, otherwise “all HELL, like no one

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Munich airport reopens after drone sightings disrupt flights

By Anadolu Agency Germany’s Munich Airport reopened Friday after multiple drone sightings forced air traffic control to suspend all flights the previous night, grounding more than a dozen departures and diverting several incoming flights. German flag carrier Lufthansa said operations “have since resumed according to schedule.” The disruption grounded 17 departing flights and led to

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US government shutdown begins as partisan division rules Washington

A U.S. flag is illuminated in a doorway of the otherwise empty rotunda at the U.S. Capitol in the hours before a partial government shutdown in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 30, 2025. Photographer Jonathan Ernst By Reuters The U.S. government shut down much of its operations on Wednesday as deep partisan divisions prevented Congress and

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At least 4 killed, 8 injured in shooting at Michigan church

By Anadolu Agency At least four people were killed and eight injured when a gunman opened fire at a Mormon church in Grand Blanc Township in the US state of Michigan on Sunday morning, police said. Additional bodies were found in the church, bringing the death toll to four, Grand Blanc Police Chief William Renye

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Ruto weighs in on accepting illegal immigrants from US

By Kenyans President William Ruto has denied Kenya’s involvement following the United States government’s decision to deport illegal immigrants to certain African countries. Speaking during an interview on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Ruto clarified that Kenya had not yet received a request from the US to accept deported illegal immigrants.

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Botswana launches citizenship program to boost economy beyond diamonds

Botswana’s President Duma Gideon Boko By Reuters Botswana President Duma Boko said on Friday his country will establish a citizenship-by-investment program, as the southern African country looks to diversify its economy away from its largest export, diamonds. Botswana’s budget has been constrained this year due to a prolonged downturn in the global diamond market. It

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Death toll in Philippines’ tropical storm Bualoi climbs to 19, with over 2M affected

By Anadolu Agency The death toll in the Philippines’ Tropical Storm Bualoi climbed to 19 as over 2 million people have been affected across different regions, officials said on Saturday. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), so far 19 people died and 18 were injured in tropical cyclones, locally known

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Turkey, US ink deal on civil nuclear partnership

U.S. President Donald Trump, accompanied by President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, attend signature ceremony with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar at the White House, Sept. 25, 2025 in Washington, D.C. By Daily Sabah Turkey and the United States have taken a major step to expand

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Uganda’s Museveni cleared to seek reelection, eyes near half-century rule

By Reuters Uganda’s Electoral Commission on Tuesday cleared octogenarian President Yoweri Museveni to seek reelection in polls due to be held early next year, which could extend his rule in the East African nation to nearly half a century. A former rebel, Museveni has been credited with stabilising Uganda, promoting economic growth, and combating HIV/AIDS.

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Gold prices hit record level as Fed expected to continue rate cuts

By Anadolu Agency The price of gold rose by 0.7% on Monday, hitting a historic high of $3,719.95 as of 0630GMT as markets expect more rate cuts from the Fed. The price of gold hovered between $2,536.91-$3,719.95 during the last year. It gained 40.7% over the last 12 months. Read: Botswana signs $12B investment deal

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