South Asia
UK prepares for war: How much will it cost?
Review calls for ‘war-fighting readiness’ in face of new threats, but funding for military expansion remains in doubt.
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Europe’s swing to the right is “deeply worrying”
“As the cost of living rises, we’re going to see more concern about … this kind of anti-migration narrative."
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Pakistani TikToker shot dead by suspected stalker days after her birthday
Just days after celebrating her birthday, a 17-year-old TikToker was fatally shot at her home in Pakistan.
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Kyrgyzstan court sentences ex-leader Atambayev to 11 years in absentia
Former leader convicted on charges of corruption and participating in mass unrest in the Central Asian country.
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Who is Lee Jae-myung, South Korea’s new president?
Lee Jae-myung is South Korea’s new president. Here’s what you need to know about the former human rights lawyer.
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‘Disgusting abomination’: Why is Elon Musk slamming Trump’s budget bill?
Musk's criticism underscores the divide among conservatives over the bill, which could ramp up US debt.
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Why ‘Kill the Boer’ still echoes: It’s not hate, it’s hunger for justice
The noise around Malema's 'genocidal' chant drowns out the real issue: unhealed colonial trauma and economic injustice.
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Freedom Flotilla issues distress signal after drone circles overhead
There was confusion and panic on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla on Tuesday night after a drone was spotted circling overhead,
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In Gaza, even humanitarian aid “has been politicised”
Colin Clarke analyses the chaos of aid distribution in Gaza and why trained professionals must lead the effort.
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Who was Sana Yousaf, Pakistani TikTok star shot dead by a gunman?
The 17-year-old TikToker was killed in her home in Islamabad, Pakistan's capital, on Monday.
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Trump says China’s Xi ‘hard to make a deal with’ amid trade dispute
Growing strains in US-China relations over implementation of agreement to roll back tariffs and trade restrictions.
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Tweed’s youthful makeover resurrects symbol of Scottish heritage
Young weavers revive Harris tweed in Scotland’s Hebrides, blending tradition with modern style and global appeal.
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Gaza’s “death trap” aid distribution
Al Jazeera’s @khalidmajzoubofficial addresses Israel's version of events on a deadly day in Gaza
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Donald Trump’s 50% steel and aluminium tariffs take effect
Mexico says tariffs make 'no sense' as Canada seeks negotiations to remove the levies ongoing.
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Iran’s Khamenei slams US nuclear proposal, vows to keep enriching uranium
Iranian supreme leader says issue of uranium enrichment remains key to Tehran's pursuit of energy independence.
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Hajj explained: A journey through the key rites of the Muslim pilgrimage
About 2 million Muslims begin the once-in-a-lifetime Hajj to Mecca. Alma Milisic explains this sacred Islamic journey.
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Iraq’s Jewish community saves a long-forgotten shrine
Baghdad’s Jewish community restores an ancient shrine of a rabbi, reviving heritage amid decades of decline.
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The water of Hajj: A simple illustrated guide to Zamzam
The wellspring in Mecca is believed to have flowed for more than 4,000 years and still nourishes pilgrims to this day.
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South Korea’s Lee promises to ‘heal wounds’ in first address as president
President Lee Jae-myung has pledged to tackle the economy and improve relations with North Korea after his swearing-in.
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Aboriginal community shaken by second death in Australian police custody
Kumanjayi White's death at Alice Springs supermarket raises painful memories for Warlpiri community.
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