South Asia
Japan’s Nobel Peace Prize winner says Gaza workers should have won
‘I thought those fighting hard for peace in Gaza would deserve it.’
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In a first, casino hub Macau elects chief executive born in mainland China
Former judge Sam Hou Fai receives 394 out of 398 votes cast in an election where he was the sole candidate.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 961
As the war enters its 961st day, these are the main developments.
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Choosing to be child-free in an ‘apocalyptic’ South Asia
Why are some South Asians choosing not to have children amid a population crisis?
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Match time, teams, head-to-head: India vs Australia – Women’s T20 World Cup
Cricket's powerhouses meet in their final Group A game at Sharjah in a bid to secure a last-four spot at the World Cup.
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State of the race: Five takeaways from the US election this week
Where do the candidates stand in the polls? We'll break it down, along with major updates from the campaign trail.
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Trump rallies in solid blue California in unorthodox campaign move
Trip to the Democratic stronghold likely underscores effort to shore up congressional Republicans, boost popular vote.
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At least 11 killed in fighting between tribes in northwest Pakistan
A shooting incident between rival tribes appear to have led to clashes, with woman and children among the casualties.
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Will escalating violence in the Middle East affect the US elections?
Arab voters have expressed frustration with Vice President Kamala Harris's continued support for Israel's war in Gaza.
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Why has Israel attacked UN peacekeepers in Lebanon?
Several soldiers wounded after Israel twice attacked UNIFIL's headquarters in southern Lebanon.
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Kamala Harris releases medical report, drawing contrast with Donald Trump
Democratic presidential candidate in 'excellent health' before November's US election, doctor says.
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Poland to temporarily suspend asylum rights amid Belarus border tensions
The move aims to curb a border crisis that Warsaw says has been orchestrated by Minsk and its ally Russia.
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Israel’s attacks on Syria explained
There have been numerous attacks on Syria blamed on or claimed by Israel. Why is this still happening?
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EU ‘gravely concerned’ over Israeli bill seeking to ban UNRWA
EU warns of 'disastrous consequences' from a draft bill banning the UN agency for Palestinian refugees in Israel.
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Risk of nuclear war rising amid global conflicts, Nobel peace laureate says
'Path to self-destruction': Survivors recall horrors of nuclear bombings as they draw parallels to ongoing wars.
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Israel’s mass detention of Palestinians is aimed to break our spirit
But my own imprisonment without charge has made me more resilient.
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Takeaways from Hurricane Milton: The ‘fingerprints of climate change’
While storm surge was lower than feared, destructive tornadoes and heavier rainfall are part of new trend, experts warn.
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Israeli army threatens to attack ambulances in southern Lebanon
After hitting UN peacekeepers, military claims without evidence that Hezbollah is using ambulances for fighters.
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One year in, Israel’s ‘new Middle East’
A ferocious assault on north Gaza, unprecedented attacks on the West Bank and intensifying bombings of Lebanon.
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Half-life, half-house: Portrait of a Palestinian family after Israeli raids
Akram Nasser and his children live in a house with no front wall or running water. But they have no intention to leave.
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