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US releases final $250m military aid to Ukraine amid standoff in Congress
American weapons and financial assistance have been crucial in helping the pro-Western country battle against Russia
US military personnel stand by a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, known as Himars, which has been crucial to Ukraine's efforts to repel Russian forces. AFP
The Turkish parliament's foreign affairs commission has approved Sweden's Nato membership bid. AFPTurkish parliament commission approves Sweden Nato bid
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A house in the Kukawa village in Plateau state after homes were burnt down during an attack by bandits in April 2022. AFPAttacks kill at least 160 people in central Nigeria
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Indonesian presidential candidates, from left, Ganjar Pranowo, Prabowo Subianto and Anies Baswedan, after the first presidential election debate in Jakarta in December. AFPIndonesia prepares for 2024 election: Who are the candidates?
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A drone originating from Iran struck a chemical tanker owned by Japan off the Indian coast, the US military said. Iranian Army / EPAFears for global shipping after vessel attacked off Indian coast
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Breast cancer awareness is alarmingly low in India due to lack of education and guidance, rigid sociocultural norms, and delayed screening that leads to late detection and higher mortality.Blind women in India help doctors detect early stage breast cancer
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Prominent Congress party members join other opposition politicians in protest over the suspension of MPs from parliament. APMore than 140 Indian MPs suspended from parliament
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A paramedic at Budgam district TB Centre in Central Kashmir showing the interface of the "Cough Against TB" app.AI app to tackle TB in Kashmir by listening to coughs of patients
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A volcano spews lava and smoke as it erupts in Grindavik, Iceland. ReutersReykjanes volcano erupts in Iceland after weeks of activity
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Israel's ambassador to the UN, Gilad Erdan said the stars were 'a symbol of pride' and a reminder of history. Reuters
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India's Supreme Court is hearing petitions challenging the electoral bonds scheme that allows anonymous donations to political parties. AFP
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Afghan refugees return to Afghanistan through the Torkham Pakistan-Afghanistan border, in Torkham, Afghanistan, on Friday. AP
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West raps Iran over claims it lifted enriched uranium production
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US military personnel stand by a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, known as Himars, which has been crucial to Ukraine's efforts to repel Russian forces. AFPUS releases final $250m military aid to Ukraine amid standoff in Congress
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