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US citizen Amir Amiri freed by Taliban following Qatari mediation
An American citizen who had been detained in Afghanistan since December has been released through Qatari mediation.
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At least 12 dead, more missing as Typhoon Bualoi makes landfall in Vietnam
In advance of the typhoon's landfall, the government had evacuated more than 28,500 people.
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Peru’s Gen Z rallies against President Boluarte
Protests in Peru leave 19 people injured as outrage spreads over corruption, pensions, and rising organised crime.
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Iran hangs ‘one of the most important’ spies for Israel in latest execution
Iran’s Mizan news agency reports that Bahman Choobiasl was accused of meeting officials from Israel's Mossad agency.
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Moldova’s pro-EU party wins election hit by Russian interference claims
The governing party decisively victorious in parliamentary election widely viewed as a choice between Europe and Russia.
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Namibia deploys army to fight fire in one of Africa’s largest reserves
The fire has burned through one-third of Etosha National Park, home to the endangered black rhinoceros.
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Namibia deploys army to fight fire in one of Africa’s largest reserves
The fire has burned through one-third of Etosha National Park, home to the endangered black rhinoceros.
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Afghanistan’s Bagram airbase: Why is Trump desperate to take it back?
It would allow the US to again project power in the region, with China close by. But taking it back won't be easy.
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Afghanistan’s Bagram airbase: Why is Trump desperate to take it back?
It would allow the US to again project power in the region, with China close by. But taking it back won't be easy.
Categories: South Asia
Hong Kong activist Nathan Law says he was denied entry to Singapore
Pro-democracy campaign says he held a valid visa and was given no reason for the refusal.
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Hong Kong activist Nathan Law says he was denied entry to Singapore
Pro-democracy campaigner says he held a valid visa and was given no reason for the refusal.
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LIVE: Israel kills 50 Palestinians in Gaza in past 24 hours
Israel is continuing its intense bombardment of Gaza City with more attacks carried out across the enclave since dawn.
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LIVE: Israel keeps pummelling Gaza ahead of Trump-Netanyahu meeting
Israel is continuing its intense bombardment of Gaza City with more attacks carried out across the enclave since dawn.
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Trump to meet Republican, Democratic leaders as US gov’t shutdown looms
The US government faces a partial shutdown from Wednesday unless Republicans and Democrats can agree on a spending bill.
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Trump to meet Republican, Democratic leaders as US gov’t shutdown looms
The US government faces a partial shutdown from Wednesday unless Republicans and Democrats can agree on a spending bill.
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Trump to deploy 200 National Guard troops to Oregon as state leaders sue
The Democrat-run state is challenging Trump's authority to deploy soldiers to what he has called 'war ravaged Portland'.
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‘Cruel joke’: How Indian H-1B dreams are crash-landing after Trump fee hike
Thousands of young Indians have mapped their adult lives with the aim of moving to the US, plans that now lie in tatters
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Gaza and Palestine were dominant themes at UN. Will it make a difference?
Experts and diplomats say without concrete action to hold Israel accountable, rhetoric alone will not save Palestinians.
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China and North Korea agree to resist ‘hegemony’, Foreign Ministry says
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi holds talks with his North Korean counterpart, Choe Son Hui, in Beijing.
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‘It’s about time’: Trump says he will join gathering of US military leaders
Hundreds of top-ranking officers to convene in Quantico after being summoned by US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
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