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Trump hints at expanded role for military within US to tackle unrest

The Insurrection Act allows presidents to call on reserve or active-duty military units to respond to unrest in the states, an authority that is not reviewable by the courts

Ukraine shipping more grain through Black Sea despite threat from Russia

Growing numbers of ships are streaming toward Ukraine's Black Sea ports and heading out loaded with grain, metals and other cargo despite the threat of attack and floating explosive mines

Australia commits another $168 mn to monitor migrants freed from detention

Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil said the government's priority was protecting the safety of the Australian community within the limits of the law

China calls for cease-fire in Myanmar fighting, continues its border drills

However, China will continue live-firing drills on its side of the frontier aimed at testing the mobility, border control abilities and firepower capabilities of the military unit

2 missiles fired near USS Mason from Yemen after ship seizure: US military

Central Command also said it apprehended five armed attackers who targeted the Central Park

Luxon sworn in as New Zealand prime minister, says economy is top priority

The 53-year-old former businessman leads a conservative coalition after his National Party struck a deal on Friday with two smaller parties following a general election last month

Meta knowingly designed platforms to hook kids, claims US court document

The complaint, originally made public in redacted form, was the opening salvo in a lawsuit filed in late October by the attorneys general of 33 states

Attackers release Israel-linked tanker seized off Yemen coast: Officials

Yemen's internationally recognised government blamed the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels for the attack, which followed at least two other recent maritime attacks linked to the Israel-Hamas war

Israeli airstrike hit Damascus airport and put it out of service: Syria

Israel has struck Syria's Damascus and Aleppo international airports several times since the onset of the Hamas-Israel war in Gaza on Oct 7

Russia puts Facebook owner Meta's spokesman Andy Stone on a wanted list

The interior ministry's database doesn't give details of the case against Stone, stating only that he is wanted on criminal charges. Meta didn't immediately respond to a request for comment

Netanyahu visits Gaza, Hamas releases 3rd lot of hostages as part of truce

We are making every effort to return our hostages, and at the end of the day we will return every one, Netanyahu said, adding that we are continuing until the end, until victory

Top diplomats of S Korea, Japan and China meet to restart trilateral summit

In September, senior officials of the three nations agreed to restart the trilateral summit at the earliest convenient time

Attackers seize Israel-linked tanker off Yemen in 3rd such assault

The US defence official said it appeared an unknown number of unidentified armed individuals seized the ship

4 Indians among 13 crew missing after cargo ship sinks off Greek island

It had a crew of 14, including eight Egyptians, four Indians and two Syrians, the coast guard said

Israeli-linked oil tanker seized off the coast of Aden, Yemen: Report

In the Israel-Hamas war, which began with the militants' Oct 7 attack, the Houthis seized a vehicle transport ship in the Red Sea off Yemen

Surge in respiratory illnesses caused by flu, other known pathogens: China

Chinese officials maintained the spike in patients had not overloaded the country's hospitals, according to the WHO

Fragile truce back in Gaza after hourslong delay in second hostage swap

The militants released 17 hostages, including 13 Israelis, while Israel freed 39 Palestinian prisoners

Nationwide curfew in Sierra Leone after gunmen attack military barracks

As the combined team of our Security Forces continue to root out the remnant of the fleeing renegades, a nationwide curfew has been declared and citizens are encouraged to stay indoors, Prez wrote

Israeli forces kill at least 8 Palestinians in West Bank: Health officials

IThe Palestinian Health Ministry said that five Palestinians were killed in the militant stronghold Jenin, while three others were killed in separate areas of the West Bank since Saturday morning

Palestinian prisoners start to be released and Israeli hostages return

The Israeli military said the released hostages, including four Thais, had been transferred to Israel. They were being taken to hospitals for observation and to be reunited with their families