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International assistance to Afghanistan needs to adapt to the ‘new normal’
Three years after the Taliban takeover, aid in Afghanistan is still mostly geared towards survival not resilience.
Categories: South Asia
Why South Africa’s ANC wants a national unity gov’t after election setback
A broad coalition like the one President Ramaphosa outlined Thursday leaves the ANC less vulnerable to any one partner.
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Gaza unemployment since start of Israel’s war soars to nearly 80%: ILO
Labour agency says occupied West Bank joblessness stands at almost 32 percent, giving a combined total of 50.8 percent.
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Ukraine begins strikes on Russian soil using US weapons
Two attacks in the past week suggest the lifting of restrictions has allowed Ukraine a more effective defence.
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Delegates walk out of UN meeting during Israel speech
Dozens of delegates walked out of a UN meeting as an Israeli official spoke.
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Widow of Beau Biden testifies about seeing revolver in Hunter Biden’s truck
Federal prosecutors say US President Biden's son was in the throes of a heavy crack addiction when he bought a gun.
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Are Hezbollah and Israel about to go to war?
Israel is threatening all out war against the Lebanese group Hezbollah, which could be catastrophic for both countries.
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Russian navy vessels to dock in Havana, Cuba insists no threat
Havana says fleet does not carry nuclear weapons, but arrival comes amid rising tensions between Russia and US.
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South Africa’s ANC to seek national unity government
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that his African National Congress party will seek a national unity government.
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Gaza war: Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu to address US Congress on July 24
Congress's invitation the latest show of US support for Israel despite global outrage over Israel’s war on Gaza.
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Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu to address US Congress on July 24 amid Gaza war
Congress's invitation the latest show of US support for Israel despite global outrage over Israel’s war on Gaza.
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Election results: How have India’s past coalition governments fared?
PM Modi faces the test of ruling a coalition government. It won't be easy, say analysts. But the past holds lessons.
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Election results: How have India’s past coalition governments fared?
PM Modi faces the test of ruling a coalition government. It won't be easy, say analysts. But the past holds lessons.
Categories: South Asia
Left-leaning parties lead as far right surges in Netherlands’ EU elections
Exit polls show surge in support for populist Geert Wilders and his anti-immigration party.
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Left-leaning parties lead as far right surges in Netherlands’ EU elections
Exit polls show surge in support for populist Geert Wilders and his anti-immigration party.
Categories: South Asia
SpaceX’s Starship completes first full test flight after surviving re-entry
The flight marks a major milestone for a rocket system that may one day send people to Mars.
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SpaceX’s Starship completes first full test flight after surviving re-entry
The flight marks a major milestone for a rocket system that may one day send people to Mars.
Categories: South Asia
Did India’s farmers ditch Modi’s BJP in the 2024 election?
Many major farm belts turned against India's ruling party in the election, contributing to the sharp fall in seats.
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Did India’s farmers ditch Modi’s BJP in the 2024 election?
Many major farm belts turned against India's ruling party in the election, contributing to the sharp fall in seats.
Categories: South Asia
Samsung workers in South Korea take industrial action for first time
National Samsung Electronics Union, which represents tens of thousands of people, is pushing for better wages.
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