South Asia
Tajikistan-Taliban border clashes: What’s behind them, why it affects China
Attacks by unknown assailants entering Tajik territory appear to target Chinese businesses and workers.
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Israel becomes first country to recognise Somaliland
Breakaway region of Somalia achieves diplomatic breakthrough after more than 30 years without international recognition.
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Sabalenka vs Kyrgios: Battle of the Sexes – start time, rules, how to watch
In a revamp of the 1973 mixed singles match, Aryna Sabalenka will play Nick Kyrgios on Sunday in Dubai.
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Stabbing, chemical spray attack injures 15 at Japanese factory
Suspect is in police custody; no information about potential motive.
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Two people dead in stabbing, car-ramming attack in Israel
Attack comes a day after Israeli army reservist in civilian clothes rammed into Palestinian man praying on roadside.
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US bombs target ISIL in Nigeria: What’s really going on?
Trump says strikes are related to 'Christian genocide' but attacks on Christian farmers happened in different area.
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China sanctions 30 US firms, individuals over Taiwan weapons sales
Beijing urged the US to cease 'dangerous' efforts to arm the island, which it claims as its own.
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Iran’s government budget reveals tough road ahead as currency hits new low
Prices of basic items like food are only expected to grow over the coming months as Iranians get poorer.
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RSF says Sudan’s army launches air strikes on paramilitary stronghold Nyala
Drone attacks hit fuel market in city that serves as headquarters for RSF's alternative government.
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Syria’s Christians mark Christmas under heavy security
Christians in Syria spent Christmas surrounded by armed soldiers, with security deployed outside churches in Aleppo.
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Al Jazeera witnesses fighting at Thai-Cambodia border despite talks
Al Jazeera’s Assed Baig witnessed fighting at the Thai-Cambodia border despite talks taking place.
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Guinea elections: Who’s running and what’s at stake?
Military ruler Mamady Doumbouya is set to legitimise his rule after barring key opposition challengers.
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Trump could unveil Gaza ‘peace council’, ‘government’ soon: Israeli media
US wants to move to phase 2 of ceasefire in January, is frustrated by Israeli 'delays', reports Israel's Channel 12.
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LIVE: Egypt vs South Africa 1-0 – AFCON 2025
Follow our live build-up, with team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream of the group-stage match.
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Why is the sale of Pakistan’s national airline stirring a political storm?
PIA has been sold for $482m to a consortium led by finance mogul Arif Habib. But the military gets a piece, too.
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The three elections observers are concerned about
Three countries go to the polls on December 28, and observers say there is a chance for protest, even violence.
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Malaysian ex-PM Najib Razak found guilty in 1MDB trial: What we know
The judge has yet to deliver the complete verdict, but Najib has been found guilty of abuse of power, money laundering.
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Explosion at mosque in Syria’s Homs kills at least eight
Syria's foreign ministry condemns the attack as a 'desperate attempt to undermine security and sow chaos'.
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Christmas an act of resilience against Israeli occupation in Bethlehem
Palestinian Christians gathered in Bethlehem to mark Christmas despite Israel’s military occupation and the war in Gaza.
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Nigeria vs Tunisia: AFCON 2025 – team news, start time and lineups
Saturday's AFCON showdown between Nigeria and Tunisia could potentially decide who finishes top of Group C.
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