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Global human rights system is in peril, says HRW in its World Report 2026

Feb 05, 2026

New York [US], February 5: Rights watchdog Human Rights Watch (HRW) paints one of its bleakest pictures in years of the global human rights situation in its World Report 2026, which was released on Wednesday. "The global human rights system is in peril," said Philippe Bolopion, executive director at HRW.
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Russia-Ukraine peace talks begin in Abu Dhabi amid wave of attacks

Feb 05, 2026

Kiev [Ukraine]/Moscow [Russia], February 5: Peace talks between Ukrainian and Russian representatives were under way in Abu Dhabi, the Ukrainian delegation said on Wednesday.

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Khartoum airport receives first scheduled flight since start of Sudan war

Feb 05, 2026

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OMR4mn air gases production plant inaugurated in Al Rusayl Industrial City

Feb 05, 2026

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WHO launches $1 billion global appeal

Feb 04, 2026

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Nearly 40% of cancer cases could be prevented, UN study finds

Feb 04, 2026

Geneva [Switzerland], February 4: Up to four in 10 cancer cases globally could be prevented, new analysis has revealed, highlighting the need for stronger tobacco control and other measures to...
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Horrific humanitarian crisis in Sudan endured more 1000 days, far too long: UN

Feb 04, 2026

New York [US], February 4: Tom Fletcher, the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, said that the horrific humanitarian crisis in Sudan has endured more 1000 days, far too long. Too many...
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US aircraft carrier shoots down Iranian drone in Arabian Sea amid rising tensions

Feb 04, 2026

Washington DC [US], February 4: A US aircraft carrier shot down an Iranian drone in the Arabian Sea on Tuesday after the unmanned aerial vehicle made what the US military...
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US House votes to end partial government shutdown, extends temporary funding for DHS

Feb 04, 2026
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Spain moves to ban social media access for children under 16

Feb 04, 2026
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US withdrawal from WHO threatens Africa's health gains

Feb 04, 2026
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Ultra-processed foods 'engineered' like cigarettes: study

Feb 04, 2026
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Australia: Teen swims for hours to save family lost at sea

Feb 04, 2026
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Spain to ban social media access for minors under 16

Feb 04, 2026
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Grubauer says Neuer's goalkeeping style offers edge as NHL stars return for Olympic hockey

Feb 04, 2026
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"Biggest one of all": Donald Trump backs world's largest triumphal arch for DC

Feb 03, 2026
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Rafah border crossing in Gaza reopens for two-way traffic

Feb 03, 2026
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Japan snap election sparks debate over PM Takaichi's dissolution powers

Feb 03, 2026
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Laura Fernandez takes early lead in Costa Rica presidential election

Feb 03, 2026
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Bangladesh court hands 10-year sentence to ex-PM Sheikh Hasina over Purbachal plot allocation

Feb 03, 2026
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Italian unemployment reaches new record low of 5.6%

Feb 03, 2026
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Canadian, Danish PMs vow to bolster Arctic security, sovereignty

Feb 03, 2026
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U.S. lowers tariffs on India under trade deal

Feb 03, 2026
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Trump "hopeful" Iran will "make a deal", says failure will show if Khamenei's "regional war" warning was right

Feb 02, 2026
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Israeli strikes kill more than 30 Palestinians in Gaza

Feb 02, 2026
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Anti-ICE protests spread in US after judge allows Operation Metro Surge

Feb 02, 2026