South Asia
Tunisia’s revolution 14 years on: ‘The emperor has no clothes’
The Arab Spring did not bring democracy to the region, but it remains a beacon of hope for struggling Arabs.
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Japan’s tourist arrivals hit all-time high as weak currency draws masses
Asian country welcomed record 36.8 million visitors in 2024, tourism agency says.
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Six Palestinians killed by Israeli drone attack on Jenin camp
At least six Palestinians were killed in an Israeli drone attack on the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank.
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WHO says at least 8 dead in suspected Marburg outbreak in Tanzania
Marburg virus can spread between people through direct contact or via blood and other bodily fluids of infected people.
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Iran president denies plot to kill Trump, calls for him to pursue peace
Interview comes less than a week before Trump, who has previously followed a tough line with Tehran, returns to power.
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LA wildfires day 9: What’s the latest, who are victims and what’s next?
Fires continue to blaze across California, prompting authorities to issue a Red Flag Warning for Wednesday.
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Olympic champion Zheng ousted as Australian Open 2025 delivers first shock
Zheng exits after second round loss to unseeded Siegemund as former champions Sabalenka and Osaka battle through.
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TikTok users in US flock to ‘China’s Instagram’ ahead of ban
Chinese users of Xiaohongshu welcome influx of Americans, but caution that sensitive topics are off-limits.
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India’s disappearing camels: How a law to save them is wiping them out
As global camel population rises, it's on drastic decline in India. Experts say law passed in Rajasthan is main reason.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,056
Here are the key developments on the 1,056th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Six killed in Israeli drone attack on occupied West Bank’s Jenin camp
An Israeli military drone reportedly fired three missiles at a group of people in the Jenin refugee camp.
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US watchdog sues Elon Musk over late disclosure of Twitter stake
US Securities and Exchange Commission says Musk's failure to disclose stake allowed him to underpay $150m for shares.
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Australia warns of ‘strongest possible action’ if citizen killed in Ukraine
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says gov't working to verify report that volunteer fight was killed by Russian forces.
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South Korea’s President Yoon arrested over short-lived martial law attempt
Investigators used ladders to climb into President Yoon Suk-yeol's home after he failed to appear at impeachment trial.
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Liverpool held at Forest while Man City stumbles as two-goal lead let slip
Premier League leaders Liverpool come back to draw at Nottingham Forest but holders Man City let lead slip at Brentford.
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Biden administration expected to lift ‘terror’ designation for Cuba: Report
The decision would reverse a move during Donald Trump's first term to re-name Cuba a 'state sponsor of terrorism'.
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Video: Hope in Gaza amid talk of ceasefire
Palestinians in Deir el-Balah share hopes for what is to come after the war on Gaza ends.
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Ukraine launches largest air attacks on Russia since start of war
The Russian military says the attacks will not go unanswered and launches more projectiles towards Ukraine.
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UK minister Tulip Siddiq resigns after being named in Bangladesh probe
Anticorruption minister Tulip Siddiq quits amid questions over ties to toppled Bangladeshi leader, Sheikh Hasina.
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Sudan faces possible Darfur division as war progresses, say analysts
A de facto partition of Sudan between army and RSF could lead to total state disintegration, analysts say.
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