South Asia
Tarique Rahman sworn in as Prime Minister of Bangladesh
Bangladesh is marking a historic new chapter as Tarique Rahman is sworn in as Prime Minister.
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US kills 11 people in three strikes on alleged drug-trafficking vessels
President Donald Trump's campaign against alleged drug boats has resulted in at least 145 deaths since September.
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Deadly explosion rocks Russian military site near St Petersburg
Russian media report at least three people killed when the military police facility in Sertolovo collapses after blast.
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LIVE: Benfica vs Real Madrid – Champions League playoff
Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the first leg of the Champions League playoff in Lisbon.
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Iran’s Khamenei maintains tough rhetoric with US despite nuclear talks
Tehran's chief diplomat says some 'guiding principles' are agreed, but the supreme leader presents a different tone.
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Latin America: In the Shadow of the US | Ep 2 – Wars
The 1980s bring revolutionary wars, CIA-backed conflict and the violent birth of a new democratic era.
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EU opens probe into online global retailer Shein after sex-doll scandal
Investigation to focus on e-commerce platform's alleged sale of illicit goods and 'addictive design'.
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Glacier grafting: How an Indigenous art is countering water scarcity
Residents in the northern part of the country are creating artificial glaciers to tackle climate change.
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Has Bangladesh’s new PM named student leaders to his cabinet?
Newly sworn-in PM Tarique Rahman's cabinet has two leaders who rose to prominence in the 2024 uprising. Why?
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Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon, dies at age 84
US civil rights activist Jesse Jackson, one of the most influential black political figures in US history, has died.
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Missiles fly as 3rd round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks kicks off in Geneva
Ukraine's lead negotiator says Kyiv will work 'constructively' but 'without excessive expectations'.
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Ramadan Mubarak 2026: Hear greetings in different languages
Here is how to convey wishes during the holy month of Ramadan in different languages around the world.
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Who are Bangladesh’s new cabinet members?
Tarique Rahman of the BNP is sworn in as the prime minister of Bangladesh. His cabinet appointments are also revealed.
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After dozens died in Israeli jails, death penalty law rattles Palestinians
Palestinian prisoners alarmed by reported preparations in Israeli jails to carry out executions.
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The injustice in Chagos continues
Expressions of regret have not translated into enabling return or providing reparations.
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Swiss commentator slams ‘Zionist’ Israeli bobsleigh team at Winter Olympics
Stefan Reina's commentary on the Israeli team's run in Cortina focused on the athletes' support of the genocide in Gaza.
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Settlers repeatedly chasing Palestinians out of occupied West Bank homes
Israeli settler attacks are driving Palestinian Bedouins from their homes in the occupied West Bank.
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Video: Humanoid robots take centre stage at China’s Lunar New Year show
Humanoid robots danced and performed martial arts on stage as China showcased its latest technology for Lunar New Year.
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Israeli settlers displace 15 Palestinian families in West Bank: Official
Israeli settlers forced the families to dismantle homes in the Jordan Valley, a village leader tells Wafa news agency.
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Iran’s Khamenei says US will not be able to destroy government
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has taken aim at Donald Trump.
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