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South Korea announces end to controversial bear bile farming
South Korea has announced it's ending bear bile farming over animal cruelty concerns.
Categories: South Asia
Iran warns of ‘severe’ response in wake of Trump’s new strikes threat
US president says he would back attacks if Tehran rebuilds nuclear or missile programmes.
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Have Russian claims of Ukraine attack on Putin home ended hopes for peace?
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy denies that Kyiv attacked the Novgorod residence of Russian President Putin.
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Trump threatens Hamas while praising Israel on Gaza ceasefire
Trump says Israel has complied with the Gaza ceasefire as he urges Netanyahu to move to phase two.
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New Syrian banknotes unveiled amid push to rebuild economy
President Ahmed al-Sharaa has unveiled Syria’s revamped currency in Damascus.
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What is Lebanon’s ‘gap law’ that attempts to end the financial crisis?
Lebanon's cabinet has passed a draft law aimed at repaying depositors up to $100,000 of their own money.
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Nigeria vs Uganda 3-1: AFCON 2025 – as it happened
All the updates as Nigeria reach the last 16 with a 100 percent win record in Group C, while 10-man Uganda crash out.
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Displaced Palestinians lose shelters as heavy rain floods camp
Heavy rain has flooded displacement camps in Gaza, submerging tents and the belongings of families in mud and water.
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Thailand delays release of Cambodian troops over alleged truce breaches
While the ceasefire has held since Saturday, Thailand says Cambodia violated deal with drone flights over the border.
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China’s drill around Taiwan shows it will “always respond forcefully”
"China would not be happy with anyone trying to help Taiwan strengthen its defences."
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Alaa Abdelfattah and Britain’s selective outrage
A former political prisoner is facing calls for deportation while war criminals are welcomed with opened arms.
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Tech giant Meta buys Chinese-founded AI firm Manus
Meta says 'autonomous' AI agent will help improve the lives of billions following rare deal amid US-China tech rivalry.
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Bangladesh’s first female prime minister Khaleda Zia dies aged 79
Bangladesh’s former prime minister Khaleda Zia has died at the age of 79 after a prolonged illness.
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Somalis rally against Israel’s world-first recognition of Somaliland
Demonstrations sweep Somalia as the government seeks global diplomatic support.
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Israeli strikes on Gaza are relentless as displaced endure flooded camps
Israeli attacks, violating a ceasefire agreement, are reported across Gaza, as Palestinian misery compounded by rains.
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How are China’s new war games around Taiwan different from earlier drills?
China's military exercises cover more area than ever before and simulate a blockade of key Taiwanese ports.
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How are China’s new war games around Taiwan different from earlier drills?
China's military exercises cover more area than ever before and simulate a blockade of key Taiwanese ports.
Categories: South Asia
The Ukrainian man fighting Russian ‘lies’ with his front-line newspaper
Once a week, Myroshnyk Vassyl Savych delivers much-needed news to remote, exposed villages on the Russian border.
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The Ukrainian man fighting Russian ‘lies’ with his front-line newspaper
Once a week, Myroshnyk Vassyl Savych delivers much-needed news to remote, exposed villages on the Russian border.
Categories: South Asia
China holds second day of live-fire drills around Taiwan
China is engaged in a second day of live-fire military exercises encircling Taiwan.
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