South Asia
Diego Maradona’s medical staff go on trial for negligent homicide
Medical staff that treated Diego Maradona have gone on trial in Argentina over what prosecutors say was negligence.
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Most of the world’s population is breathing dirty air: Report
IQAir study finds that Chad, Bangladesh, Pakistan, India and the Democratic Republic of Congo have the dirtiest air.
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How Turkiye views Syria’s SDF integration deal
The deal between the Kurdish-led SDF and Syrian government marks a significant moment in regional political relations.
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Arrested on ICC warrant: What was Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’?
Duterte accused of crimes against humanity for an estimated 30,000 deaths during tenure as mayor, Philippines president.
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Protesters denounce arrest of Palestinian student activist Mahmoud Khalil
Protesters in the US have marched to demand the release of Palestinian student activist Mahmoud Khalil.
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Trump adviser says increased tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminium halted
US economic adviser says 50 percent tariffs won't come into effect, after Ontario suspends electricity surcharge.
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How Israel uses starvation as a weapon in Gaza
Researches say Palestinians in Gaza have lost an average of 18kg due to extreme hunger caused by Israel’s war.
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Why is Israel trying to rewrite the Gaza ceasefire?
Former Israeli adviser Daniel Levy argues Israel will continue to thwart attempts to solidify the ceasefire in Gaza.
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Iran’s coupons and taxes: Giving with one hand, taking with the other
Average Iranians will have to pay higher taxes and fees for government services as inflation squeezes them further.
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Al-Shabab gunmen lay siege to Somali hotel
The armed group claims to have killed more than 10 people in Beledweyne as officials met with elders.
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Hong Kong retrial convicts social worker over role in 2019 protests
A different court previously cleared Jackie Chen of rioting after she said she attended protests to call for restraint.
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Europe going nuclear would be a catastrophic mistake
Proposals for nuclear sharing as a form of deterrence risk bringing more insecurity to Europe.
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What’s on the table in Ukraine peace talks?
US and Ukrainian officials have begun talks in Saudi Arabia to find a way to end the war with Russia.
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Flavours of the Arab Golden Age – EP 1: Baghdad and al-Andalus
A historian and a chef discover a 1,000 year-old Arab cookbook from Baghdad and how its recipes reached southern Spain.
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Gunmen hijack train in Pakistan’s Balochistan, take hundreds hostage
Baloch Liberation Army claims responsibility for attack on train travelling from Quetta to Peshawar.
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Why has the Philippines arrested ex-President Duterte on ICC warrant?
Families of victims, human rights groups call for 'expeditious surrender and transfer of custody' of Duterte to the ICC.
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Why Trump’s tariff chaos sparked stock market meltdown and recession fears
Donald Trump has downplayed the stock market volatility which followed flip-flops over his trade policies.
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After Trump froze aid, is Ukraine’s military holding on against Russia?
The suspension of support to Ukrainian troops affects the army's organisation, forces new tactics and frightens locals.
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Ukraine targets Moscow with ‘massive’ drone attack
Russian air defences shoot down 337 drones over 10 regions. Kyiv says barrage should help Putin agree on peace terms.
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Talks between Ukraine & US start in Saudi Arabia
Video shows officials from Ukraine and the United States meeting in Saudi Arabia at the start of high-stakes talks
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