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Bangladesh floods destroy 1.1 million tonnes of rice, sparking urgent imports amid rising food costs
The floods have also severely impacted other agricultural products, including more than 200,000 tons of vegetables
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Iran objects to EU backing of UAE in islands dispute
The islands near the strategic Strait of Hormuz have been disputed between the UAE and Iran for decades
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Rising costs, urban expansion push Karachi's donkeys into decline
Jittering donkey carts have long been essential for aftermarket transport from southern Karachi’s wholesale bazaars
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Baghdad office ransacked after Saudi broadcaster labels pro-Iran commanders as 'terrorists'
At least 400 people attacked the studios of a production company in Baghdad that works for the Saudi broadcaster MBC
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US, Germany, UK, France leaders unite to call for urgent end to Gaza conflict
Biden, Scholz, Macron, Starmer agree on "immediate necessity for ending the war in Gaza, ensure aid reaches civilians"
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Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan identifies two attackers killed by Israel as group members
Two Israeli soldiers, one of whom was a reservist, were lightly wounded in an exchange of fire with the attackers
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Hamas confirms death of leader Yahya Sinwar in Israeli military strike
Qatar-based Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya has confirmed the death of the leader in a video message
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Iran, Egypt urge caution against regional conflict escalation in rare meeting
Abbas Araghchi is the first Iranian foreign minister to visit Cairo since 2013
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Biden announces $4.5b in student debt relief ahead of presidential election
US president says more than one million people have had their debt cancelled under Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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India holds Canada's Trudeau accountable for diplomatic fallout
New Delhi maintains defiant stance toward Ottawa while showing compliance with the US over an assassination accusation