South Asia
US Senate confirms Robert F Kennedy Jr as Health and Human Services leader
While Republicans hail RFK Jr's 'fresh perspective', Democrats warn his vaccine scepticism is 'dangerous' and 'wrong'.
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What America’s Muslims can teach you about resisting political oppression
There are important lessons in the Muslim American experience that can help opposing voices survive Trump's second term.
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Russia’s Shadow on Africa
Russia’s presence in Africa - stabilising force or template for its expanding influence over the continent?
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Hamas says three captives to be released amid ceasefire deal collapse fears
Hamas says it will release captives according to truce timeline after Israeli violations and fears deal would not hold.
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Dozens of injuries from car ramming in Germany’s Munich
German police have detained an Afghan asylum seeker after a car ramming in Munich left at least 28 people injured.
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Lantern Festival celebrated with lights, rice dumplings in Taiwan and China
Lanterns in Taiwan symbolise peace and prosperity, originating to signal safety from bandits.
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Champions Trophy 2025: Is this Pakistan sport’s moment to shine, finally?
Pakistan is hosting a major international cricket tournament after nearly three decades. Is it ready for show time?
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Kuwait apprehends members of international gang after cyberattacks
The group operated from a van to wage cyberattacks on companies and banks and steal sensitive information.
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Trump’s Gaza ‘plan’: What it is, why it’s unworkable and globally rejected
We examine Trump's proposal for Gaza, his statements and the responses it has generated.
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Hamas to release three captives Saturday amid ceasefire talks
Hamas says it will release three captives on Saturday, after concerns of a breakdown in the ceasefire deal.
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As the DRC battles Rwanda-backed M23, what’s needed to stop the fighting?
Analysts weigh in on Rwanda's role in the conflict in DRC, whether minerals are a factor and if diplomacy can succeed.
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India’s Adani withdraws from troubled $442m Sri Lanka wind power projects
Conglomerate founded by billionaire Gautam Adani says it withdrew from the projects as they were 'financially unviable'.
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What Palestinians in Gaza are saying about a possible return to war
Palestinians brace for war after Israeli leaders said that if captives aren’t released the onslaught will continue.
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European leaders seek seat in Ukraine peace talks after Trump calls Putin
European leaders are concerned the US could force Ukraine into a bad peace deal that would leave them sidelined.
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Suicide attacker detonates explosives near Afghan ministry in Kabul
Attacker detonated himself after he was stopped from entering the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing in Kabul.
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McIlroy spoke to Trump on PGA-LIV deal, says new start needed
Four-time major winner Rory McIlroy says US president can likely smooth a deal for golf following PGA-LIV split.
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No NATO seat or US troops: Trump’s new roadmap to end Russia-Ukraine war
US does not think NATO membership, full restoration of territory are feasible for Ukraine, says Trump's defence chief.
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Pakistan’s fight against maternal mortality
101 East meets the tireless midwives helping Pakistan’s mothers give birth safely amid a climate crisis.
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At least 28 injured when car drives into crowd in Germany’s Munich
Person in custody is an Afghan asylum seeker who was previously known to police due to drug-related offences and theft.
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