South Asia
Swiss court to hear Indonesian islanders’ climate case against cement giant
Four residents of Pari, a low-lying Indonesian island, filed the complaint in January 2023.
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LIVE: Thailand, Cambodia resume border clashes before talks
Fighting has resumed hours before the countries' foreign ministers meet in Malaysia to discuss steps to de-escalate.
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Sudanese bloc declares Nairobi roadmap, but is it a civilian breakthrough?
The new bloc's roadmap echoes the Quad plan, but observers say this only splinters civilian forces in Sudan.
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US says talks with Russia, Ukraine in Miami ‘constructive, productive’
US envoy holds separate meetings with Russian and Ukrainian negotiators in Miami on ending Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Two Palestine Action hunger strikers in UK prisons admitted to hospital
Kamran Ahmed and Amu Gib have been hospitalised as a hunger strike that began 50 days ago raises alarm.
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New clashes erupt on Thai-Cambodia border as ASEAN convenes peace talks
Fighting resumes hours before regional foreign ministers meet in Malaysia to discuss steps to de-escalate hostilities.
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Malaysian court rejects Najib’s bid to serve sentence under house arrest
The Kuala Lumpur High Court says a royal document allowing the ex-PM's transfer to house arrest is invalid.
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Morocco seal AFCON win against Comoros in 2025 opener
Host nation Morocco overcome a spirited challenge by Africa Cup of Nations minnows Comoros to kick off the tournament.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,397
These are the key developments from day 1,397 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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‘Alarming’ medicine shortages in Gaza amid Israeli restrictions
Gaza's Health Ministry says the most critical drug shortages are in emergency services.
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How volatile is the political situation in Bangladesh?
Tensions are growing after the killing of a student leader of last year's revolt, which toppled Sheikh Hasina.
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Nigeria says 130 kidnapped Catholic schoolchildren freed
The country has seen a wave of recent mass abductions, as it suffers from multiple interlinked security concerns.
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US pursues third oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela
US coastguard 'in active pursuit' of a dark fleet vessel trying to evade sanctions on Venezuela, an official says.
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Worker at France’s Elysee Palace to face trial over alleged theft
Three people arrested in connection with suspected theft of items worth between 15,000 and 40,000 euros.
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Swedish authorities board sanctioned Russian ship in national waters
Authorities board vessel off Swedish coast after it suffered an engine failure.
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Will Trump’s ‘imperfect plan’ for ending the Ukraine war work?
Some European leaders feel sidelined as US mediation takes Russian priorities into consideration.
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Russia criticises European moves to amend US plan to end Ukraine war
Putin aide Yury Ushakov's remarks come a day after US and Russian officials held talks on the US proposal in Florida.
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Yamal, Raphinha score as Barcelona win at Villarreal
Barca punish 10-man hosts Villarreal to win eighth consecutive La Liga game and move four points clear at the summit.
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Israeli arms companies’ revenues soared in 2024
Israel's defence exports increased 13 percent in 2024 compared with the previous year to a record of almost $15bn.
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Mo Salah focused on Egypt success at AFCON with Liverpool crisis behind him
Liverpool and Egypt star forward Mohamed Salah is centred on winning his first Africa Cup of Nations title.
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