South Asia
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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Longest held Palestinian prisoner released by Israel
Nael Barghouti, the longest held Palestinian prisoner who spent 44 years in an Israeli jail, was released.
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Jailed PKK leader tells group to lay down arms, end conflict with Turkiye
In a historic move, Abdullah Ocalan has asked his party to 'lay down arms' and dissolve itself, according to statement.
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At least 11 killed in blasts at M23 rally in eastern DR Congo, rebels say
Rebel commander Corneille Nangaa says 65 people wounded in blasts as DRC's presidency blames 'a foreign army'.
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Prisoners & bodies released in final swap of Gaza ceasefire phase 1
The fate of the Gaza ceasefire is unclear after Hamas and Israel completed the last exchange of bodies and prisoners.
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Palestinian prisoner recalls ‘torture’ of leg amputation in Israeli jail
A 21-year-old released Palestinian detainee recalls having his leg forcibly amputated.
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Greece’s rail disaster due to chronic safety gaps, inquiry finds
The first inquiry by a national authority also pointed to the possible presence of an ‘unknown fuel’.
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Private moon mission blasts off to search for water
A private moon mission has launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida, carrying the Athena lunar lander.
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What’s in Trump’s $1bn plan to bring egg prices down?
A dozen eggs in the US currently cost $4.95, an all-time high. Can Trumponomics bring that down?
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How Project 2025, which Trump disavowed, is shaping his health policies
During his campaigning Trump denied he had read the right-wing wish list. Has he shifted his strategy?
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Pakistan end home Champions Trophy without win after Rawalpindi washout
Pakistan and Bangladesh's final group-stage match is washed out in Rawalpindi as both sides exit the Champions Trophy.
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Trump meets Starmer: Is the UK’s increase in defence spending enough?
The British leader says foreign aid will suffer a 40 percent cut to bolster defence spending in light of a 'new era'.
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