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Trump updates: US top diplomat Rubio calls Maduro presidency ‘illegitimate’
These were the updates from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's year-end news conference on Friday, December 19, 2025.
Categories: South Asia
Liverpool have ‘moved on’ from Salah saga with Egypt star away at AFCON
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah has joined Egypt for AFCON 2025 but has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League.
Categories: South Asia
LIVE: Israeli attack on school-turned-shelter in Gaza City kills six people
Attacks continue as US gets set to host senior officials from Qatar, Egypt and Turkiye to discuss next phase of deal.
Categories: South Asia
Protests escalate in Bangladesh after death of student leader Hadi
Thousands rally nationwide, calling for justice for Hadi, whose death intensifies anti-Indian sentiment in Bangladesh.
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Putin labels EU ‘robbers’ over plan to use frozen Russian assets
President Vladimir Putin called EU officials ‘robbers’ over their plan to use frozen Russian assets.
Categories: South Asia
Who was Sharif Osman Hadi; why is Bangladesh on fire over his death?
Hadi's death has led to protests, anti-India sentiment and attacks on newspapers in Bangladesh.
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How ICE deports refugees and migrants despite years of good conduct
The US Trump Administration says it is deporting 'the worst of the worst' - but how true is that?
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Most Venezuelans “more concerned” about basic needs
Paul Dobson says most Venezuelans are more focused on basic needs rather than US President Donald Trump’s next move.
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Putin takes aim at Zelenskyy in annual Q&A, says Kyiv won’t bend on land
Russian leader underscores Kremlin's hardline stance on peace talks as Trump pushes for deal to end war.
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Demands for justice as mass protests return to Bangladesh
Protesters in Bangladesh reacted with fury, after a prominent student movement leader was shot and killed.
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Palestinians freezing in tents “as thin as a sheet of paper”
Gaza resident Ahmad al-Najjar discusses the harsh winter conditions Palestinians have to suffer through.
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Fans reflect on Morocco’s Arab Cup win
It was a big night for Morocco fans after their team's win in the Arab Cup final in Qatar on Thursday.
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Africa Cup of Nations 2025: What to know about the tournament
Tournament format, venues, title favourites, groups, prize money and how to watch the 35th edition of AFCON in Morocco.
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EU loan means Ukraine war is “going to continue”
New funding from the EU allows Ukraine go shopping for more weapons, says analyst Pavel Felgenhauer
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President Bill Clinton on U.S. Foreign Policy
In this episode, former U.S. President Bill Clinton looks back on critical issues in U.S. foreign policy during his presidency, and shares lessons for sustaining American diplomatic engagement abroad.
His remarks were delivered as part of the inaugural Martin S. Indyk Memorial Lecture, held in collaboration with the Clinton Global Initiative.
Host: Richard Haass, President Emeritus, Council on Foreign Relations; Senior Counselor, Centerview Partners
Guest: Bill Clinton, Founder and Board Chair, Clinton Foundation; 42nd President of the United States
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Categories: Defense Policy
The Age of Water: How radioactivity is costing lives in a Mexican town
After three girls die of cancer in a town in Mexico, a group of mothers and a scientist investigate the water supply.
Categories: South Asia
Gaza’s tech workers code from rubble as Israel’s war destroys digital life
Gaza's coders and technicians battle to keep enclave online amid Israeli infrastructure destruction.
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US to host Qatari, Turkish and Egyptian officials for Gaza ceasefire talks
Talks in Miami on Gaza’s next phase come amid near-daily Israeli violations of truce, which have killed hundreds.
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Fact check: Trump says the US secured $20 trillion in investments this year
Trump has claimed varying amounts of investments over the year. They are mostly unsubstantiated.
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Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua weigh in ahead of blockbuster boxing bout
Favourite Anthony Joshua tips the scales more than 12 kilos heavier than YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul at weigh-in.
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