South Asia
Former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin charged with sedition over monarchy comments
The now opposition leader is accused of insulting the previous king in an election campaign rally earlier this month.
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UN chief issues climate SOS, warns of ‘unimaginable’ catastrophe
Speaking at a meeting of Pacific Island leaders in Tonga, Antonio Guterres warned the region was 'uniquely exposed'.
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Prosecutors investigating captain of superyacht that sank off Sicily
Seven people, including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his daughter, died when the ship went down in a sudden storm.
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UAE weighs in on Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s detention by France
United Arab Emirates calls on France to provide 'all consular services' to Durov, says care of citizens a 'priority'.
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Japan says China airspace incursion ‘serious violation of our sovereignty’
Tokyo summoned ambassador and lodged protest after surveillance plane was detected on Monday morning.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 914
As the war enters its 914th day, these are the main developments.
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Elon Musk’s X tweaks chatbot after warning over US election misinformation
Social media platform alters Grok after complaint it produced false information about ballot deadlines in US states.
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In Chicago’s Little Palestine, locals protest and mourn amid Gaza war
The Palestinian community where Democrats held their convention last week takes pride in identity and rallies for Gaza.
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UN aid operations halt in Gaza after Israeli evacuation orders: Official
A top UN official tells reporters the repeated evacuation orders have upended the organisation's aid operations.
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Israeli minister Ben-Gvir says he would build synagogue on Al-Aqsa compound
Countries, officials slam National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's 'dangerous' comments challenging status quo.
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Canada follows US, imposes 100% tariff on EVs imported from China
PM Trudeau says Ottawa acting to counter what he calls China's intentional, state-directed policy of overcapacity.
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DR Congo no longer expects to receive mpox vaccines this week
DRC had hoped to receive a first round of vaccine deliveries this week as virus spreads.
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Five questions answered: Why did Israel, Hezbollah attack each other?
The exchange of attacks on Sunday raises questions about what Hezbollah's and Israel's next steps will be.
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Large-scale Russian air attack on Ukraine
Russia launched a large-scale air attack across Ukraine on Monday with missiles and drones, killing at least five people
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As Ukraine, Gaza wars rage on, some airlines are benefitting
It’s increasingly difficult for Western airlines to avoid contentious conflict zones even as Chinese ones swoop in.
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Floods in Nigeria kill at least 49, displace thousands
Officials remain worried over heavy rains that have caused flooding as the rainy season is yet to peak.
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Future of Trump-Harris debate uncertain as campaigns quibble over details
The two US presidential campaigns have issues with the anticipated September 10 showdown.
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Palestinian medics taken from Gaza, tortured while detained: Report
Human Rights Watch reports testimony from Gaza medics held in Israeli prisons.
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Libya’s eastern government says oilfields closed over central bank spat
Rival governments have been fighting for days over the central bank’s leadership, threatening a UN-brokered peace deal.
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Nearly 200 people dead: What’s behind armed attacks in Burkina Faso?
With half the country not under government control, al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM is increasingly targeting civilians.
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