South Asia
Kataib Hezbollah announces halt of attacks on US forces
Iraq-based group seeks to de-escalate as Washington mulls response to deadly Jordan strike.
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How escalating Red Sea crisis poses billions of dollars of risk for India
Houthi attacks on the Red Sea have forced shippers to avoid one of the world’s most crucial trade routes.
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Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan, wife sentenced to 14 years in state gifts case
Verdict comes a day after another court convicted Khan of leaking state secrets and gave him a 10-year prison sentence.
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Myanmar’s NUG says anti-coup forces ‘edging closer’ to defeating generals
Three years after 2021 coup, the resistance says it is gaining strength and taking territory from the military.
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Hate crime tracker Hindutva Watch blocked in India ahead of national vote
Days after its X account was blocked, Indians can no longer access the US-based website, which tracks hate crimes.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 707
As the war enters its 707th day, these are the main developments.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 707
As the war enters its 707th day, these are the main developments.
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‘Slank U’: Indonesian presidential candidates try to harness power of music
Hugely-popular band Slank have endorsed presidential candidate Ganjar Pranowo but fans could be more fickle.
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‘Slank U’: Indonesian presidential candidates try to harness power of music
Hugely-popular band Slank have endorsed presidential candidate Ganjar Pranowo but fans could be more fickle.
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Malaysia prepares for ‘hands-on’ king as Johor Sultan takes the throne
Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar will be installed as the country's 17th king under a unique rotational monarchy.
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South Korea’s stunning comeback breaks Saudi Arabian hearts
Saudi Arabia dominated for much of the last 16 Asian Cup clash but South Korea emerged victorious on penalties.
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‘Frog being boiled’: US troop deaths in Jordan incite Republican Iran hawks
Political rhetoric heats up as Biden says he has decided response to deadly drone attack blamed on Iran-aligned group.
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South Korea beat Saudi Arabia on penalties to reach Asian Cup last eight
South Korea and Australia will now go head-to-head in the quarterfinals on Friday.
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What’s behind the renewed violence on South Sudan’s border with Sudan?Â
More than 50 people were killed in the violence along the border between Sudan and South Sudan.
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Spain parliament votes against Catalan separatist amnesty bill
In exchange for parliamentary support PM Sanchez agreed to the law to allow him to form a minority leftist government.
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Venezuela accuses US of ‘blackmail’ over sanctions
The US reimposed sanctions after a ban blocking the candidacy of the opposition in Venezuela's elections was upheld.
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Remains of dozens of Palestinians released for burial by Israel
A mass burial was held in Rafah for dozens of Palestinians whose remains were returned to Gaza by Israel.
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Northern Ireland agreement could end deadlock, restore government
The political deadlock in the region began after the UK left the European Union.
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Iran summons British ambassador as tensions soar
UK has sanctioned Iranian officials and accused Iran-backed groups of attacking a US base in Jordan.
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Biden says he has decided Jordan strike response, doesn’t want wider war
The US president says he does not wish to trigger a regional war but will respond to the attack on US troops.
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