South Asia
What the US and Iran are about to negotiate over isn’t clear
After weeks of military threats and arguments over a venue, the US and Iran are about to hold talks in Oman.
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Gaza flotilla organisers in South Africa warn against Israeli interception
Activists announced at a briefing in South Africa plans to launch the largest civilian-led flotilla to Gaza in March.
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US treasury secretary declines to rule out future Federal Reserve lawsuits
Scott Bessent used a Senate appearance to defend President Donald Trump's campaign to slash interest and raise tariffs.
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Germany’s Merz warns of potential escalation as US, Iran prepare for talks
Friedrich Merz said concerns about a further escalation with Iran have dominated his trip to the Gulf region.
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How the US left Ukraine exposed to Russia’s winter war
As Ukrainians face the coldest winter in a decade, trilateral talks take place in Abu Dhabi.
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US envoy shuns Polish parliament speaker over Trump remarks
US Ambassador Tom Rose says: 'We will not permit anyone to harm US-Polish relations, nor disrespect' President Trump.
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UN rights chief warns his office is in ‘survival mode’ over funding crisis
Volker Turk appeals for $400m after cuts to operations in 17 countries.
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Starvation by design: How Israel turned food into a weapon of war in Gaza
Data reveals Gaza's hunger was likely a calculated strategy to 're-engineer' society, peaking in 2025.
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UK ex-envoy’s ties to Epstein spark political storm
UK PM Keir Starmer says he regrets appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador related to his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
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New Trump administration rule makes it easier to fire career civil servants
The OPM rule says that high ranking officials could be fired for 'intentionally subverting Presidential directives'.
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Chinese startup tests its flying car that can carry 10 people
Chinese company AutoFlight conducted a public flight demonstration for its 5-tonne-class flying car V5000 Matrix.
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Pakistan Super League signs Bangladesh’s Mustafizur after IPL controversy
Pakistan's Super League moves to sign Bangladesh's Mustafizur Rahman after both countries' T20 dispute with India.
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How Epstein-Mandelson files rocked the UK government
PM knew of Peter Mandelson's friendship with Epstein when he appointed him ambassador to the US.
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Trump’s building a new world order, and there’s a method to his ‘madness’
His goal is to replace international law with the rule of the bully. And he's getting there.
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‘US’s critical minerals summit will burden Global South with most costs’
‘US’s critical minerals summit will burden Global South with most costs’
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Gaza returnee recalls her journey through the Rafah crossing
An elderly sick Palestinian woman recalls her experience crossing the Rafah crossing.
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US-Iran talks face ‘serious obstacles in the way of diplomacy’
US-Iran talks face ‘serious obstacles in the way of diplomacy’
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It’s time for the world to boycott the US
A global boycott may be the only nonviolent way to curb US aggression and repression.
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T20 World Cup 2026 quiz: How well do you know cricket’s shortest format?
Test your knowledge in our quiz about the ICC T20 World Cup, as the 2026 edition is staged in India and Sri Lanka.
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UK PM Starmer apologises to Epstein victims for appointing Mandelson
UK questions leader's judgement amid revelations of envoy Mandelson's close ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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