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Ivory Coast presidential election: Who’s standing and what’s at stake?
Tensions are mounting over President Ouattara's decision to run for a fourth term and a ban on opposition candidates.
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Court finds Russia’s Wagner mercenary group behind UK arson attackers
UK prosecutors said defendants planned a 'sustained campaign of terrorism and sabotage' backed by Russia's Wagner Group.
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As Southeast Asia welcomes Trump, it battles headwinds unleashed by him
Southeast Asia and its 'China Plus One' supply chain are feeling the fallout from the US trade war.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,339
Here are the key events from day 1,339 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Thailand mourns as beloved Queen Mother Sirikit dies at 93
Former Queen Sirikit, mother of Thailand's current King Vajiralongkorn, passed away on Friday night, the palace said.
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Trump administration investigating China’s compliance with 2020 trade deal
The probe comes as the US government seeks additional leverage against Beijing amid escalating trade tensions.
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Nearly two-thirds of South Sudanese children in child labour: Report
Study finds that rates soar to 90 percent in some regions as humanitarian crises compound childhood exploitation.
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Lithuania shuts airports, Belarus border crossings after balloon sightings
Move to close Vilnius, Kaunas airports and border comes after helium balloons drifted into the country's territory.
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Four African countries taken off global money-laundering ‘grey list’
South Africa, Nigeria, Mozambique, Burkina Faso removed from Financial Action Task Force's financial crimes list.
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US deploys aircraft carrier amid hardening stance towards Venezuela
The Trump administration has carried out a serious of provocative moves that point towards possible military action.
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US sanctions Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro, escalating Trump feud
The sanctions come as Petro and Trump clash over migration, drug policy and US strikes on boats in international water.
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Nigeria replaces top security officials days after coup plot denial
Move by Nigeria's president comes after army denied rumours of coup plot amid reports military officers were arrested.
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Russian shelling kills at least two people in Kherson
At least two people have been killed and dozens more injured after Russia launched shelling across Kherson.
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Indian village celebrates end of Diwali with cow dung fight
Villagers in Gummatapura, southern India, hurl cow dung at each other for the Gorehabba festival.
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US Justice Department to send election observers to California, New Jersey
Republicans in both states have requested the Trump administration monitor for 'irregularities' over Democratic outcry.
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Croatia reintroduces mandatory military conscription after 17 years
Defence Minister Ivan Anusic cites rise in 'various types of threats' amid regional concerns and Russia-Ukraine war.
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What does the US-UK AI deal mean for your data?
Is the UK truly becoming an AI hub as US tech giants pour in billions?
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Are US-Israeli relations experiencing upheaval under Trump?
Angry US reaction to Knesset vote to annex occupied West Bank.
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Trump foe Letitia James slams federal charges against her
New York Attorney General Letitia James slammed the federal charges against her as "revenge" from Donald Trump.
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Russia’s top Indian oil buyer to comply with Western sanctions
Last year, Reliance Industries Ltd signed a deal with Russian major Rosneft to import nearly 500,000 barrels per day.
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