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Elusive peace: In India’s Manipur, bombs and mortars are civilian weapons
After two years of deadly clashes, the state chief minister has quit. But every hamlet is armed. Peace remains distant
Categories: South Asia
Cleveland Cavaliers enter NBA playoffs with win over Miami Heat
The Cavs maintain their 12-game unbeaten streak and become the first team to book a spot in the NBA postseason.
Categories: South Asia
South Korea says military jet misdropped bombs, injuring civilians
South Korea's air force says it accidentally dropped eight bombs in the wrong place during a training exercise.
Categories: South Asia
New Zealand sacks diplomat who questioned Trump’s understanding of WWII
Ambassador to the UK recalled after comparing Trump's bid to end the war in Ukraine to the appeasement of Nazi Germany.
Categories: South Asia
Russia jails UK man for 19 years for fighting for Ukraine
James Scott Rhys Anderson convicted of 'mercenary activities' and a 'terrorist act', court press service says.
Categories: South Asia
Trump ratchets up tariff tension with Canada’s Trudeau over border policies
The president has repeatedly accused Canada of allowing vast amounts of fentanyl into the US, an unsupported claim.
Categories: South Asia
Trump threatens Palestinians in Gaza: If you hold captives, ‘you are DEAD’
US president warns Hamas that there will be 'hell to pay' if Israeli captives in Gaza are not released immediately.
Categories: South Asia
Raphinha gives 10-man Barcelona 1-0 win over Benfica in Champions League
Barcelona struggle to narrow win despite teenage defender Pau Cubarsi being sent off midway through first half.
Categories: South Asia
Transition 2025 Series: The Future of U.S. Climate and Energy Policy
Panelists discuss the future of climate and energy policy under the new Trump administration, examining lessons from President Trump’s previous term, anticipated shifts from the policies of the Biden administration, and the trajectory of U.S. energy industries, including oil, solar, and wind, and natural gas.
This meeting is part of CFR’s Transition 2025 series, which examines the major foreign policy issues confronting the Trump administration.
If you wish to attend virtually, log-in information and instructions on how to participate during the question and answer portion will be provided the evening before the event to those who register. Please note the audio, video, and transcript of this hybrid meeting will be posted on the CFR website.
Categories: Defense Policy
Can Egypt’s plan for Gaza backed by Arab League become reality?
Summit follows US President Donald Trump's beach resort plan.
Categories: South Asia
US confirms direct talks with Hamas over Gaza captives
Talks come as Israel continues to block supplies of humanitarian aid into Gaza after first phase of ceasefire expired.
Categories: South Asia
Sudanese starve as soup kitchens close down and warring parties block aid
The pause in USAID funding is exacerbating the hunger crisis in Sudan and compounding the challenge for relief workers.
Categories: South Asia
Trump exempts some automakers from Canada, Mexico tariffs for one month
The one month exemption is for cars and trucks that comply with USMCA's content rules.
Categories: South Asia
US confirms it held direct talks with Hamas
The US confirmed it held direct talks with Hamas for the first time since 1997.
Categories: South Asia
US says some autos exempt from Canada, Mexico tariffs for one month
The US has said it will allow a one-month exemption from tariffs on auto imports from Canada and Mexico.
Categories: South Asia
Greek government to face no-confidence vote over 2023 deadly train crash
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis's government holds majority in parliament and is expected to survive Friday's vote.
Categories: South Asia
Israel’s new army chief Eyal Zamir says Hamas mission ‘not accomplished’
Outgoing military chief Herzi Halevi calls for a wider examination of the failures on October 7, 2023.
Categories: South Asia
Security official confirms US cut intelligence sharing with Ukraine
US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz said that the US “had taken a step back” with sharing intelligence with Ukraine.
Categories: South Asia
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand beat South Africa in semifinal
New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs in Lahore to qualify for Sunday's cricket final against India in Dubai.
Categories: South Asia
What to watch for at China’s Two Sessions
China’s annual Two Sessions is beginning this week to set out the policy priorities for the rest of the year.
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