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Will the Russia-Ukraine war end in 2026?
A Ukrainian serviceman, ex-military chief and analysts predict what lies ahead.
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Israel killed our dreams, but its genocide could not defeat us
I dreamed of becoming a teaching assistant; now I am charging phones for a living. But I refuse to give up.
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Bangladesh election: Why BNP leader Tarique Rahman’s return matters
Rahman's return will bolster the BNP, and could stabilise Bangladesh politics amid chaos and violence, say experts.
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Australia lead England after 20 wickets fall at Boxing Day Ashes Test
Australia slightly ahead of England after frenetic opening day in which both teams were bowled out cheaply at the MCG.
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LIVE: Nigeria confirms US strikes on ISIL targets in its northwest
Nigeria says US claims that Christians face persecution ‌do not represent a complex security situation.
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Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib found guilty of money laundering, abuse of power
Malaysian High Court finds former PM Najib guilty in trial related to the 1MDB sovereign wealth fund scandal.
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Israeli settler runs over Palestinian man praying near Ramallah
An Israeli settler ran over a Palestinian man while he was praying by the roadside near Ramallah.
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Japan gov’t greenlights record $58bn defence budget amid regional tension
Japan’s cabinet has backed a record defence spending plan amid mounting tensions with China.
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Palestinian economy faces critical downturn amid escalating fiscal crisis
Public debt reaches $14.6bn, exceeding GDP, while unemployment in Gaza hits a staggering 77 percent by late 2025.
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Cambodia blames Thailand for ‘ruthless’ bombardment amid border talks
US offers to mediate more talks to end the latest flare-up of violence, which has upended an October peace accord.
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un pushes more missile production as ‘war deterrent’
North Korean leader calls for increased production of missiles, shells and more factories to produce them.
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US releases missile launch video after northwest Nigeria strike
The US Department of War published footage of a missile being fired on Nigeria.
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Polish jets intercept Russian reconnaissance plane spotted near airspace
Poland's defence minister said Russian aircraft was 'escorted' from area and did not pose immediate security threat.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,401
These are the key developments from day 1,401 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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‘A comedy show’: Myanmar youth in exile slam military-run ‘sham’ election
Myanmar tattooist Ng La cares little for the national election organised by his country's despised military leaders.
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Trump says US launched strike against ISIL in northwest Nigeria
US president says 'deadly strike' in Nigeria targeted ISIL fighters who killed 'primarily, innocent Christians'.
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Venezuela frees dozens detained during protests against Maduro
Families celebrate Christmas releases while calling for full freedom of detainees.
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‘No negotiation, no truce’ with RSF, says senior Sudan official
Comments come days after PM Kamil Idris presented a plan to end the country’s nearly three-year war.
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What are the consequences of Israel’s expanding illegal settlements?
Israel is escalating the confiscation of Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank.
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Syria says senior ISIL commander killed in Damascus countryside raid
Interior Ministry says the raid killed Mohammed Shahadeh, describing him as one of ISIL’s senior commanders in Syria.
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