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Rescue bid launched for hundreds trapped in South African gold mine

May 25, 2025

Johannesburg [South Africa], May 25: Rescue efforts were under way in South Africa on Friday as more than 200 miners were trapped at a gold mine for a second day.

DR Congo ex-leader lashes out after immunity lifted for treason charges

May 25, 2025

Syria's Al Sharaa meets Erdogan in Turkiye as sanctions lifted

May 25, 2025

Lebanon's local elections provide litmus test for weakened Hezbollah

May 25, 2025

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European Commission calls on Hungary to drop law against NGOs

May 25, 2025

Brussels [Belgium], May 25: The European Commission is threatening action against Hungary if the government of Prime Minister Viktor Orban passes a controversial bill restricting non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

Venezuela opposition politician among dozens arrested

May 25, 2025

Buenos Aires [Argentina], May 25: Venezuela's authoritarian government has stepped up its crackdown on opponents ahead of Sunday's regional and parliamentary elections, according to opposition sources.

Russia and Ukraine exchange another 307 prisoners in major swap deal

May 25, 2025

Moscow [Russia], May 25: Russia and Ukraine continued their largest prisoner exchange to date on Saturday, releasing a further 307 people each, after another heavy wave of Russian attacks overnight.