South Asia
China tightens export controls on rare-earth metals: Why this matters
Move is a strategic one ahead of new round of tricky trade talks with the United States.
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Norway FA president welcomes Gaza deal before vital Israel World Cup tie
Norway's FA had said profits from ticket sales from the Israel game would be sent to Doctors Without Borders in Gaza.
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Tens of thousands of Palestinians walk to Gaza City as Israel withdraws
Tens of thousands of Palestinians are walking back to Gaza City as the Israeli military begins its withdrawal.
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Getting a Gaza ceasefire was “the easy part”
“Any misperceptions, missed deadlines or misinterpretations can scupper this whole [ceasefire].”
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Displaced Palestinians begin pained journey home as Gaza truce takes hold
Israeli forces begin pulling out of key Gaza areas as ceasefire agreement starts after intensive US-led diplomatic push.
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Peru swears in new president after Dina Boluarte’s impeachment
Congress chief Jose Jeri was sworn in as Peru’s new president after Congress unanimously voted to remove Dina Boluarte.
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Takaichi’s bid as Japan’s 1st female PM in doubt as ruling coalition splits
LDP leader calls coalition collapse 'extremely regrettable', party faces 37-seat shortfall of a parliamentary majority.
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Taliban blame Pakistan after explosions in Kabul, amid outreach to India
Attacks come amid rising tensions with Islamabad, which accuses the Taliban of sheltering anti-Pakistan armed groups.
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Venezuela’s opposition leader Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize 2025
The Nobel Committee announced Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado as this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner
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Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize
Nobel Committee says win is 'for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy'.
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Gaza City residents return as Israel says ceasefire has started
Al-Ahli Hospital tells Al Jazeera seven bodies recovered after Israeli attack helicopters swoop east of Gaza City.
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Taiwan leader promises robust air defence system amid rising China tensions
Lai pledges accelerated building of T-Dome system to enhance safety against frequent Chinese military manoeuvres.
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Massive earthquakes in Philippines: What we know so far
At least six dead from earthquakes which triggered tsunami warnings.
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How will the EU’s new entry-exit border system work?
From October 12, the EU will roll out a new entry system for foreigners who need short-stay Schengen visas.
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Video shows Israeli tanks reportedly pulling back from Gaza front line
Israeli tanks and heavy combat vehicles were filmed in Gaza on Friday, reportedly withdrawing from parts of the enclave.
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US judge blocks Trump’s deployment of National Guard in state of Illinois
Federal judge blocks deployment for two weeks, says sending Guard troops would 'add fuel to the fire'.
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Boy pulled from the rubble of his home after Israeli airstrike in Gaza
Video shows rescuers pulling a boy from the rubble of his home in Gaza City.
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Attacks on Gaza continue after Israel agrees ceasefire
Explosions and smoke were seen in Gaza on Friday, with attacks taking place after Israel’s gov't approved the ceasefire.
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Police fire tear gas as violence erupts in Madagascar protests
Security forces fire rubber bullets at protesters in Madagascar in eruption of violence causing civil society alarm.
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‘Socialist paradise’: North Korea’s Kim marks 80th year of governing party
Kim Jong Un claims no mistakes, promises economic growth and stronger global standing for the nation.
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