South Asia
Vietnam’s floating markets face uncertain future as life moves onshore
Cai Rang and other floating markets are in decline amid rapid economic development and improving infrastructure.
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Five key takeaways as Donald Trump hosts UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Faced with criticisms of the UK's handling of free speech and trade, Starmer offered mild but indirect pushback.
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Five key takeaways as Donald Trump hosts UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Faced with criticisms of the UK's handling of free speech and trade, Starmer offered mild but indirect pushback.
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Nakba survivors see echoes of the past in Trump’s calls for Gaza expulsion
Members of the Palestinian diaspora in the US say Trump’s proposal to depopulate Gaza is doomed to fail.
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How is Israel violating the Gaza ceasefire deal?
Israel's refusal to withdraw from Gaza-Egypt border threatens crucial negotiations on the second phase of the ceasefire.
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Putin ‘hopeful’ as Russia and US press on with diplomatic reset
Bilateral talks on embassy issues in Istanbul come as Trump positions himself as main broker in Ukraine peace deal.
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Trump and Starmer on Ukraine ceasefire deal
US President Donald Trump and visiting UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer say that a ceasefire deal in Ukraine.
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What is behind tougher European policies on immigration?
Centrist parties adopting harsher stance as far-right support rises.
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Trump receives invite from King Charles for second state visit
US President Donald Trump received an invitation from King Charles for a second state visit.
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Sudan facing ‘the abyss’ unless war ends as mass starvation looms, UN warns
Rights chief Turk warns of ‘explosion into chaos’ unless action is taken to end war as famine strikes deeper.
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Will PKK leader Ocalan’s call for group to dissolve end Turkiye conflict?
Abdullah Ocalan urges the PKK to disarm and dissolve, signalling a possible end to decades of conflict with Turkiye.
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Israel releases Palestinian prisoners, sends negotiators to Cairo
Egypt says talks on second phase of Gaza ceasefire have begun as final batch of Palestinians released from detention.
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Trump tariffs of 25% on Canada, Mexico set to kick in March 4
Trump said drugs, especially fentanyl, continued to pour into the US at 'very high' levels, justifying the tariffs.
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PKK leader urges group to disband itself in letter from Turkish prison
The jailed leader of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) released a letter saying the group should dissolve itself.
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Israel releases remaining 46 Palestinian prisoners to Gaza
Emotional reunions unfold as Israel releases the remaining 46 Palestinian prisoners, including women and children.
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Is the US-Ukraine mineral deal a win-win agreement?
Ukraine agrees to grant the US access to its mineral wealth.
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Andrew Tate and brother arrive in US after Romania travel ban lifted
Romanian prosecutors confirm travel ban lifted as court rules to lift seizure of multiple assets.
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Afghanistan vs Australia – ICC Champions Trophy: Match time, points, teams
The teams meet in a virtual knockout with a semifinal spot on the line and their cricket boards at loggerheads.
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Mystery disease kills more than 50 in DRC: What we know so far
Officials have ruled out Ebola or Marburg virus, but say those infected are presenting symptoms of a 'hemorrhagic fever'
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US, EU move apart as Trump eyes Ukraine’s minerals and a deal with Russia
Two UN votes find the US siding with Russia against Europe, as Ukraine’s Zelenskyy prepares for pact on mineral wealth.
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