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China supports UN’s global role, Xi tells Guterres before SCO summit
The UN chief says he values China's support, where he is attending the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit.
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The rebellion of my daughter in besieged Gaza
My special-needs daughter resisted the genocide with a dream.
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Half a million people stranded by heavy flooding evacuated in Pakistan
In Punjab province, all three major rivers overflowed simultaneously, for the first time in the country’s history.
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Iran arrests eight suspected of spying for Israel’s Mossad in 12-day war
Revolutionary guards say suspects apprehended in northeastern Iran as materials for making weapons are also seized.
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The military-police pipeline
Hind Hassan tracks the spread of the global weapons trade beyond the battlefield - to the militarised police.
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Who can get updated COVID-19 vaccines in the US now?
FDA has approved COVID shots for people aged 65+ and at high risk; others need a doctor’s order.
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A music teacher uses Gaza’s relentless soundtrack of war to resist Israel
Palestinians have had to cope with the sound of Israeli drones overhead for years before Israel's current war on Gaza.
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EU countries divided on Israel sanctions as foreign ministers meet
EU foreign policy chief says 27-member bloc 'divided' over how to pressure Israel to end its deadly war on Gaza.
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Townsend through but Ostapenko and tennis in spotlight at US Open
Taylor Townsend progresses at US Open but focus remains on allegations from heated confrontation with Jelena Ostapenko.
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SCO summit in China: Who’s attending, what’s at stake amid Trump tariffs?
China is the host of this year’s SCO Summit, which takes place in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1.
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US Open: Alcaraz, Djokovic progress but Shelton out due to injury
Defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic shake off knocks at US Open but Ben Shelton bows out with injury.
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India will not ‘bow down’ to US after steep tariffs, trade minister says
Analysts have warned that the 50 percent duty the US has imposed on Indian goods is akin to a trade embargo.
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Russia attacks Ukraine’s Zaporizhia; Kyiv hits Russian oil refineries
At least one person has been killed and 28 wounded, including children, in attack that targeted Zaporizhia.
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Bolivian opposition leader Camacho released from jail after nearly 3 years
In another victory for the right wing, a criminal case against ex-interim leader Anez has been annulled.
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Three killed in fire at Indonesian government building blamed on protesters
At least three people were killed and several injured in a fire blamed on protesters in Sulawesi island.
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Live: 77 Palestinians killed as Israeli attacks on Gaza City intensify
Israeli army declares Gaza City 'dangerous combat zone' ahead of a looming offensive.
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Kashmir’s top cleric was a fiery freedom advocate. Now he preaches patience
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq's changed tone reflects a changed Kashmir where space for dissent has shrunk, say analysts.
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‘Our story’: A day in the life of a handwritten newspaper in Bangladesh
Hasan and his team of reporters juggle day jobs as labourers and seamstresses to report on their remote community.
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Russia’s Putin denounces financial ‘neo-colonialism’ on eve of China visit
Russian leader calls for reform of World Bank, International Monetary Fund ahead of talks with China's Xi Jinping.
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How do Americans see Israel and Palestine today?
Most Americans now back recognition of Palestine, and are critical of Israel’s war on Gaza.
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