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UAE pardons 57 Bangladeshis jailed for anti-Hasina protests
The Bangladeshi nationals were sentenced to long prison terms for protesting against the unrest in their home country.
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Will India-Pakistan rivalry hurt Russia-China led SCO grouping?
Pakistan has invited Indian PM Narendra Modi to the upcoming SCO summit in Islamabad. Modi is unlikely to attend.
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Bangladesh beat Pakistan by six wickets to seal historic cricket series win
Bangladesh seal their first Test series win against Pakistan with win in Rawalpindi to take the tour 2-0.
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Starvation crisis of ‘historic proportions’ in Sudan, aid groups warn
International community is failing to address 'the immense hunger' amid Sudan's civil war, humanitarian agencies say.
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Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei hospitalised after being set on fire
Rebecca Cheptegie, who ran in last month's Olympic marathon, has burns covering 75 percent of her body.
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‘Tragic childhood’: Gaza children vaccinated against polio, war continues
Some families question the push for vaccines amid eroded trust in the international community's help.
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Former Volkswagen boss faces trial for ‘Dieselgate’ role
Martin Winterkorn in court nine years after German auto giant admitted rigging emissions tests.
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Corruption pushing African youth to emigrate: Poll
North America is their top destination, followed by the UK, France, Germany and Spain in Western Europe.
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Video: Red Poncho protesters in Bolivia clash with police
Members of Bolivian social movement the Red Ponchos broke through a line of police in riot gear.
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Virus hunters: The scientists tracking deadly diseases in tough conditions
Amid threats from mpox and new unknown viruses, how do epidemiologists track pathogens before a health crisis begins?
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Palestinians killed queuing for bread outside Gaza shelter
An Israeli attack killed eight Palestinians queueing for bread in front of an UNRWA school shelter in Gaza's Jabalia.
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Putin shrugs off ICC war crimes warrant on visit to Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar welcomes Russian leader, ignoring warrant for alleged illegal deportation of Ukrainian children.
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Cristiano Ronaldo not ready to retire from international football
Star player says he will be 'the first to leave' international football when he can no longer contribute to his team.
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Sinner, Swiatek and Medvedev record easy wins to enter US Open quarters
Sinner broke American hearts as he beat Tommy Paul, albeit home favourite Jessica Pegula marched into the last eight.
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China announces anti-dumping probe into Canadian canola, chemicals
Ministry of Commerce's investigation comes after Ottawa announced 100 percent tariff on Chinese EVs.
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What’s behind the arrest in France of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov?
Russia and Elon Musk condemn the action against the Russian-born co-founder of the messaging app.
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Hezbollah and Israel attacks: What’s the risk of a wider conflict?
Missiles and drones fired by both sides across the Lebanese-Israeli border.
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DRC says 129 killed in attempted escape from country’s biggest prison
Interior Minister Shabani Lukoo says 24 people were shot dead while others suffocated in the crowd.
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New Zealand to nearly triple tax on international tourists
Peak tourism body says hike will make South Pacific country 'incredibly expensive' to visit.
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Hewlett Packard to pursue $4bn claim against late tech mogul Mike Lynch
US tech company says it will continue case against Lynch's estate following his death in a yacht wreck off Sicily.
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