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UN chief warns Israel, Russia over reports of sexual abuse by armed forces
UN chief Antonio Guterres puts both countries 'on notice' over documented pattern of sexual violence.
Categories: South Asia
Once shunned, Chinese brands take off in Singapore
Chinese firms are making major inroads in the Southeast Asian city-state as 'Made in China' stigma fades.
Categories: South Asia
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,266
Here are the key events on day 1,266 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Categories: South Asia
US judge orders ICE to improve condition in New York immigration facility
Detainees reported 'crowded, squalid and punitive' conditions in the holding areas of 26 Federal Plaza, an ICE facility.
Categories: South Asia
Mexico expels 26 alleged cartel members in latest deal with Trump
The agreement comes as Mexico continues to negotiate with the Trump administration over its tariff threats.
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Guatemala judge convicts 6 ex-officials in deaths of 41 girls in 2017 fire
The fatal blaze rocked Guatemala and highlighted widespread abuse in the government’s shelter system.
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US sanctions DR Congo armed group over illicit mining, ceasefire tested
The US is sanctioning the Pareco-FF armed group, as well as the Congolese mining company CDMC.
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Real Madrid rejects idea of Barcelona playing in Messi’s Miami
The Spanish football federation has already approved a request for Barcelona against Villarreal to be played in Miami.
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China raises concerns over Nvidia’s H20 chips with local firms: Report
Authorities press companies including ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, to use domestic suppliers instead.
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On Pope Leo XIV’s First 100 Days
Experts discuss Pope Leo XIV’s foreign policy priorities during his first 100 days and the Vatican’s evolving role in international diplomacy.Â
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Categories: Defense Policy
UN says bid to help address turmoil in Haiti less than 10 percent funded
Violence remains widespread in Haiti, where powerful armed gangs have surged amid political and economic chaos.
Categories: South Asia
How can Israel kill journalists with impunity?
More media workers killed in Gaza genocide than in previous conflicts in history.
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Key issues omitted in revised US State Department human rights report
Rights groups allege manipulation of US report after firing of key staff and overhaul of human rights priorities.
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Wildfires ravage Europe amid intense heatwave
Firefighters are struggling to control wildfires blazing across Europe because of a severe heatwave.
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What’s happened in Gaza since Al Jazeera staff were killed?
Israel has silenced the voices of six journalists in Gaza, but the bombing across the city has not stopped.
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Argentina’s Javier Milei launches group to boost Israel-Latin America ties
The Argentinian president will dedicate his $1m Genesis Prize to a new diplomatic initiative called the 'Isaac Accords'.
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Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza remember their murdered colleagues
Al Jazeera correspondents in Gaza recorded messages for their colleagues murdered by Israel.
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Mexico City airport flights hit for second day due to torrential rains
Around 20,000 passengers have been affected by flight cancellations, delays and rerouting.
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Perplexity AI makes unsolicited $34.5bn bid to buy Google Chrome
This is second big offer the AI startup has made this year to buy a major asset, after a bid for TikTok in January.
Categories: South Asia
Is Israel using Gaza tribal militias to help ethnic cleansing?
Yasser Abu Shabab escaped prison and has since emerged as an Israeli-backed militia leader in southern Gaza.
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