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Gaza’s unseen casualties: A surge in stillbirths and birth defects

As the impacts of war linger, Gaza is witnessing an unprecedented rise in congenital anomalies and a 140 percent increase in stillbirths.Gaza – In a neonatal unit at Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza, newborn babies are fighting for their lives against severe...

Is China a winner of the Iran war or facing economic risks?

China’s economy beats expectations despite the Iran war, but weak demand and structural risks remain.China’s economy is off to a strong start this year, even as the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran disrupts global energy markets.It grew by 5 percent in the...

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US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad: What to expect?

NewsFeedUS and Iranian delegations are set to meet in Islamabad for peace talks to end six weeks of war. Here’s what we know about who is attending, what is on the table, and what could derail the negotiations. Al Jazeera’s Abid Hussain explains from...

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Who are Peru’s presidential candidates?

NewsFeedVoters in Peru are heading to the polls to elect a new president and a new congress on Sunday. But who are they? Peru has seen nine different presidents in power in the past decade.Published On 10 Apr 202610 Apr 2026Click here to share on social...

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Can Iran negotiations lead to peace?

Redi Tlhabi speaks to former Iran and US diplomats on the hopes for negotiations to end the war in Iran.As the US and Iran begin direct talks in Pakistan aimed at ending the war, serious questions remain over whether peace is truly within reach. Iran’s 10-point...

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Battery recycler Ascend Elements files for bankruptcy

Battery recycler Ascend Elements files for bankruptcy

Ascend Elements said on Friday it has started Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the U.S., a heavy blow to investors who had sunk nearly $900 million into the company.  Linh Austin, Ascend’s CEO, announced the decision in a post on LinkedIn late Thursday night. He...

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