Screams and shattered glass under Pakistan bombardment
Madasar Choudhary said his sister saw two children killed in the town of Poonch that bore the brunt of this week's shelling by Pakistan, with India saying a total of 13 people died there.
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Drone strikes spark civilian exodus from army-controlled Sudan aid hub
Paramilitary drones struck army-held areas of eastern and southern Sudan for a fifth straight day Thursday, army sources said, prompting an exodus of civilians from Port Sudan, seat of the army-backed government.
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First responders in Gaza run out of supplies
First responders in Gaza said Thursday that their operations were at a near standstill, more than two months into a full Israeli blockade that has left food and fuel in severe shortage.
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Pakistan shoots down 25 Indian drones near military installations
Pakistan's army said Thursday it shot down 25 Indian drones, a day after the worst violence between the nuclear-armed rivals in two decades.
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Xi meets Putin in Moscow as Ukraine reports truce violations
China's Xi Jinping was in Moscow on Thursday for a state visit ahead of the Kremlin's grand Victory Day celebrations, as Ukraine accused Russia's army of launching air strikes just hours into a supposed truce.
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Israel forces close UN schools in annexed east Jerusalem
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees said Thursday that Israel closed three of its schools in annexed east Jerusalem, months after an Israeli ban on its activities took effect.
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Trump to announce 'trade deal' with UK
The United States and Britain were reportedly set to announce a trade agreement on Thursday that could have implications for President Donald Trump's tariffs assault, but the scope of the deal could be limited.
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'Jumbo': the animated Indonesian film smashing records
An Indonesian animated movie is smashing regional box-office records and could be set for wider success as it prepares to open beyond the Southeast Asian archipelago's silver screens.
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Stocks rise on trade hopes, London boosted by reports of deal
Asian markets were mixed Thursday ahead of weekend tariff talks between China and the United States, while London was boosted by reports that a "major trade deal" flagged by Donald Trump was with Britain.
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Emirates airline group announces record $6.2 bn gross profit
Dubai's Emirates Group, which includes the Middle East's biggest airline, announced on Thursday gross annual profit of $6.2 billion, its third record in three years.
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