South Asia
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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“Irreconcilable positions” jeopardise Gaza ceasefire deal
Sami Al-Arian on the Gaza ceasefire deal and the key conditions required for it to hold.
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‘Day of ballots and bullets’: Anglophone fears ahead of Cameroon’s election
Cameroon elects a new president Sunday. But in North West and South West, many are torn between civic duty and safety.
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Israeli PM Netanyahu thanks Trump and US team for ceasefire role
Israel’s government has approved “phase one” of the agreement, which will see captives exchanged and Israel withdraw.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,324
Here are the key events from day 1,324 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Youth-led protests in Morocco push for reforms ahead of king’s speech
Youth want King Mohammed to take lead in tackling corruption after near-nightly protests that have seen three killed.
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Nobel Peace Prize 2025 live: Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado wins
The opposition politician 'keeps the flame of democracy burning amidst a growing darkness', the Nobel Committee says.
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Children’s drawings in Gaza reveal extent of trauma
Drawings from Palestinian children in Gaza reveal the trauma of Israel’s war.
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Peru’s Congress votes to remove President Boluarte as crime grips nation
Unlike eight previous attempts to remove the president, almost all legislative factions expressed support for the move.
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Why was New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted?
The indictment accuses James on two felony counts: bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution.
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