South Asia
‘Versions of Hell’: Squid Game and S Korea’s historical homeless centres
South Korea's wildly popular Netflix show has brought renewed focus on a history of brutality towards the homeless.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,101
Here are the key developments on day 1,101 of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Trump cuts talks short with Zelenskyy after heated meeting
US President Donald Trump cuts talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy short after a contentious meeting.
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World reacts after Donald Trump, JD Vance berate Ukraine’s Zelenskyy
Trump wrote on social media that Volodymyr Zelenskyy was not 'ready for peace if America is involved'.
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What are the implications of the PKK leader’s call to disband?
'No alternative to democracy,' says Abdullah Ocalan from prison.
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Pope Francis suffers ‘breathing crisis’ amid battle with pneumonia
Vatican says crisis caused pope to vomit but he was given non-invasive mechanical ventilation and responded well.
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Key takeaways from the fiery White House meeting with Trump and Zelenskyy
A news conference in the Oval Office has erupted into naked tension, as Trump yells at Zelenskyy to be 'thankful' to US.
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Turkiye’s Erdogan says PKK leader’s call to disband is historic opportunity
Turkish president's comments come as his party urged PKK affiliates in Iraq and Syria to also dissolve and disarm.
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Trump and Zelenskyy in heated Oval Office discussion
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy get in a heated argument.
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Bosnia peace envoy says Serb regional leaders seek to destabilise country
Christian Schmidt calls for the 'immediate cessation of all activities that undermine the Dayton Peace Agreement'.
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What does the report into Israeli military failures on October 7 say?
The report by the Israeli military has laid bare its 'complete failure' to prevent the Hamas-led incursion
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Muslim worshippers hold first Ramadan prayer in Jakarta
Muslim worshippers in Indonesia held their first tarawih prayer of the holy month of Ramadan in Jakarta.
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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Australia reach last four; Afghanistan on brink
Australia reach Champions Trophy semifinals after washout with Afghanistan, who are left to wait on South Africa result.
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How the film I’m Still Here forces Brazil to face a dictatorship’s legacy
By telling the true story of Eunice Paiva, the Oscar-nominated film has renewed pressure to address Brazil’s past.
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Ramadan Mubarak 2025: Hear greetings in different languages
Here is how to wish someone during the holy month of Ramadan in different languages around the world.
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On a pause from genocide, Israel turns its focus to ethnic cleansing
After slaughtering tens of thousands in Gaza, Israel has embarked on a forced displacement campaign in the West Bank.
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Blast at Taliban-linked Pakistani seminary kills six people, injures 20
A religious scholar is killed at the influential seminary. Does this signal a growing threat from the armed group ISKP?
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Why has Mexico handed over drug cartel leaders to US? Who are they?
Mexico's largest handover in years comes days before Trump imposes tariffs on Mexican goods.
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Jos Buttler resigns as England captain after Champions Trophy exit
England's T20 World Cup winning skipper steps down after his team's failures at the last three ICC tournaments.
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Africa HIV deaths to mount, as Trump stops funding. Here’s why
In South Africa alone, funding cuts could lead to 500,000 deaths in 10 years, experts warn.
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