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South Sudan’s rising violence in “polarised regional environment”
Alan Boswell of the International Crisis Group unpacks South Sudan’s escalating violence, who’s behind it, and what’s ne
Categories: South Asia
South Asia erupts in colour for vibrant Holi celebrations
Millions mark Holi by hurling coloured powders, dancing in streets and feasting on festive delicacies across South Asia.
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Trump is criminalising “all those who stand up for Palestinian rights”
Stefani Fox says the Trump administration is using their movement as an excuse to dismantle civil rights.
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US, Israel want to displace Palestinians from Gaza to East Africa: Report
Officials from US and Israel say governments of Sudan, Somalia and Somaliland have been asked to take in people of Gaza.
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Philippines ex-leader Rodrigo Duterte appears before ICC by videolink
Sounding frail and wearing a blue suit and tie, the 79-year-old speaks to confirm his name and date of birth.
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Chicago Cubs player swaps baseball bat for samurai sword
Watch as Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki slices baseballs in half as he practices his swing with a samurai sword.
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Meta to test ‘Community Notes’ using algorithm from Elon Musk’s X
Tech giant says it expects new feature to be 'less biased' than previous third-party fact-checking program.
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Passengers evacuate after American Airlines plane catches fire in Denver
Twelve passengers treated for minor injuries after airliner's engine catches fire on landing.
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Iran, Russia, China discuss Tehran’s nuclear programme at Beijing meeting
Meeting between top diplomats signals Tehran may be ready for renewed negotiations on its nuclear programme.
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Is Trump trying to pull Putin away from China – and can it work?
Observers say Trump wants to pull off a 'reverse Nixon' by deepening ties with Russia, but is that even possible?
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Arab leaders discussion with US envoy on Gaza,“late [but] important”
Talks in Doha between Arab leaders and US envoy
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Columbia University punishes pro-Palestine students who occupied building
An unknown number of student protesters were suspended from campus, expelled or had their degrees revoked.
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Pentagon considering military options for Panama Canal access: Report
Officials say US military's Southern Command exploring multiple options, from working with Panama to military action.
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EU parliament rocked by corruption investigation linked to China’s Huawei
Belgian authorities announce arrests of several people in connection with alleged bribery within the parliament.
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‘Unexpected’ rate of sea level rise in 2024: NASA
Earth's oceans rose faster than expected last year as the world experienced its hottest year on record, NASA says.
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Greenland PM calls for ‘tougher rejection’ of Trump’s plan to take island
Outgoing Prime Minister Mute Egede says 'disrespect' for Greenland must stop as US president says he wants island.
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US stock market tumbles again as Trump threatens tariffs on wine
Benchmark S&P 500 falls 1.39 percent, dragging index more than 10 percent below its February peak.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,114
These are the key developments on day 1,114 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Arrests at Trump Tower as Mahmoud Khalil demonstrations continue
Outrage continues to grow as Trump administration tries to deport US permanent resident over pro-Palestine protests.
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What’s happening with talks between Israel, the US and Hamas?
Talks for extending ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continue amid backlash over US envoy's direct engagement.
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