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Indonesia faces pressure from religious groups, academics, former diplomats to exit Gaza reconstruction Board of Peace amid US-Israel-Iran conflict
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Indonesia faces pressure from religious groups, academics, former diplomats to exit Gaza reconstruction Board of Peace amid US-Israel-Iran conflict

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Calls for Indonesia to leave the Board of Peace tasked to oversee Gaza reconstruction efforts are being made by the country’s religious groups,...

Mar 05, 2026 08:22 PM 1 min read 1 source
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UN Secretary-General Appoints James Swan as MONUSCO Head After China Rejected US Nominee
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UN Secretary-General Appoints James Swan as MONUSCO Head After China Rejected US Nominee

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The UN Security General António Guterres (United Nations Secretary-General, head of the UN who appoints senior officials) has appointed James Swan...

Mar 05, 2026 08:14 PM 2 min read 1 source
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Chinese Embassy in Rwanda Screens Film on Girls’ Education for Women’s Day in Kigali
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Chinese Embassy in Rwanda Screens Film on Girls’ Education for Women’s Day in Kigali

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The Embassy of China in Rwanda hosted a special event in Kigali on Thursday to celebrate International Women’s Day ahead of the global...

Mar 05, 2026 08:12 PM 1 min read 1 source
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ICRC Releases Audio of Tehran Civilian Describing Constant Explosions Amid Operation Epic Fury
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ICRC Releases Audio of Tehran Civilian Describing Constant Explosions Amid Operation Epic Fury

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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC, a neutral humanitarian organization aiding victims of conflict) released audio Thursday of a...

Mar 05, 2026 05:49 PM 2 min read 1 source
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Gaza death toll rises to 72,120 after three updates in 24 hours, per Palestinian Media Center
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Gaza death toll rises to 72,120 after three updates in 24 hours, per Palestinian Media Center

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The Gaza martyrs toll has risen to 72,120. This figure comes after three upgrades within 24 hours. The updates were reported by the Palestinian...

Mar 05, 2026 05:45 PM 1 min read 2 sources
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Drone Strike Hits Bahrain Refinery Amid Surging Crack Spreads and Crude Oil Prices
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Drone Strike Hits Bahrain Refinery Amid Surging Crack Spreads and Crude Oil Prices

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A drone strike has targeted a refinery in Bahrain. This incident coincides with a surge in crack spreads. Crude oil prices are also rising today....

Mar 05, 2026 05:45 PM 2 min read 1 source
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Bahrain's BAPCO oil refinery reported in flames after alleged Iranian ballistic missile attack
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Bahrain's BAPCO oil refinery reported in flames after alleged Iranian ballistic missile attack

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Bahrain's key oil refinery BAPCO is in flames. The incident follows an alleged Iranian ballistic missile attack. The refinery is a critical asset...

Mar 05, 2026 05:44 PM 2 min read 1 source
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Bahrain reports additional Iranian strikes following period of relative calm; no US Navy casualties
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Bahrain reports additional Iranian strikes following period of relative calm; no US Navy casualties

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Bahrain has reported more Iranian strikes after a period of relative calm. No US Navy casualties have been reported in these incidents. The...

Mar 05, 2026 05:42 PM 2 min read 1 source
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