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Can Pakistan juggle US-Iran mediation with Saudi defence commitments?
Pakistani officials and a number of analysts say it can do both. But the balancing act won't be easy.
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Will Europe's airports run out of jet fuel?
The head of the French energy group Total has warned that a shortage of jet fuel may occur at airports in Europe in the coming weeks or months if the situation at the strait of Hormuz does not improve.…
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Lebanon-Israel talks: 'A significant and symbolic step'
Lebanese and Israeli representatives were set to meet Tuesday in Washington for their first direct talks in decades. France 24's Washington correspondent Fraser Jackson takes a look at what the opposing…
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Two ships from Iran ports pass Hormuz Strait despite US blockade
At least two ships using Iranian ports passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday despite a US military blockade, data from maritime tracking firm Kpler indicated Tuesday. France 24's Angela Diffley…
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Perspective - Intimacy coordinator Paloma Garcia Martens on 'respecting people's humanity on set'
An intimacy coordinator has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how their role is to ensure that everyone's humanity is respected on a film or television set. Paloma Garcia Martens has made a career working on…
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Nigerian airstrike hits market in northeast Yobe state
At least 200 people are feared dead after Nigerian military jets struck a village market while pursuing Islamist militants in the northeast of the country on Saturday night, a councillor for the area…
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Pope makes first papal visit to Algeria
Pope Leo XIV embarked Monday on the first-ever papal trip to Algeria, aiming to promote Christian-Muslim coexistence at a time of global conflict and honor the locally born inspiration of his religious…
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Who wants what from Israel-Lebanon talks?
As Israel and Lebanon sit down for US-Mediated talks in Washington on Tuesday, expectations are running low. The Israeli side has already dismissed the idea of a potential truce, saying the priority…
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Italy suspends defence agreement with Israel
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government freezes automatic renewal of defence cooperation deal with Israel.
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US hails 'historic opportunity' for peace after Lebanon, Israel talks in Washington
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to launch direct negotiations after wrapping up talks in Washington on Tuesday, which US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described as a “historic opportunity” for peace.
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Jailed Senegal fans deny wrongdoing in AFCON final chaos in Morocco
Jailed Senegal fans await judge's reply to their denial of wrongdoing at the Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco.
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India cricket slammed for ‘Orwellian’ control of global game by Wisden
UK-based Wisden Cricketers' Almanack takes dim view of an unhealthy and politicised Indian dominance of the global game.
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