South Asia
Mystery disease kills more than 50 in DRC: What we know so far
Officials have ruled out Ebola or Marburg virus, but say those infected are presenting symptoms of a 'hemorrhagic fever'
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US, EU move apart as Trump eyes Ukraine’s minerals and a deal with Russia
Two UN votes find the US siding with Russia against Europe, as Ukraine’s Zelenskyy prepares for pact on mineral wealth.
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Longest held Palestinian prisoner released by Israel
Nael Barghouti, the longest held Palestinian prisoner who spent 44 years in an Israeli jail, was released.
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Jailed PKK leader tells group to lay down arms, end conflict with Turkiye
In a historic move, Abdullah Ocalan has asked his party to 'lay down arms' and dissolve itself, according to statement.
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At least 11 killed in blasts at M23 rally in eastern DR Congo, rebels say
Rebel commander Corneille Nangaa says 65 people wounded in blasts as DRC's presidency blames 'a foreign army'.
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Prisoners & bodies released in final swap of Gaza ceasefire phase 1
The fate of the Gaza ceasefire is unclear after Hamas and Israel completed the last exchange of bodies and prisoners.
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Palestinian prisoner recalls ‘torture’ of leg amputation in Israeli jail
A 21-year-old released Palestinian detainee recalls having his leg forcibly amputated.
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Greece’s rail disaster due to chronic safety gaps, inquiry finds
The first inquiry by a national authority also pointed to the possible presence of an ‘unknown fuel’.
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Private moon mission blasts off to search for water
A private moon mission has launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida, carrying the Athena lunar lander.
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What’s in Trump’s $1bn plan to bring egg prices down?
A dozen eggs in the US currently cost $4.95, an all-time high. Can Trumponomics bring that down?
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How Project 2025, which Trump disavowed, is shaping his health policies
During his campaigning Trump denied he had read the right-wing wish list. Has he shifted his strategy?
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Pakistan end home Champions Trophy without win after Rawalpindi washout
Pakistan and Bangladesh's final group-stage match is washed out in Rawalpindi as both sides exit the Champions Trophy.
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Trump meets Starmer: Is the UK’s increase in defence spending enough?
The British leader says foreign aid will suffer a 40 percent cut to bolster defence spending in light of a 'new era'.
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Thailand deports 48 Uighurs to China despite human rights concerns
Thailand deports 48 Uighurs to China, prompting outrage from activists over risks of torture and human rights abuses.
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Video: Ramadan in Gaza after more than a year of war
Muslims in Gaza have been preparing what they can for the coming holy month of Ramadan.
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China’s youth face growing job crisis
101 East meets the job seekers caught up in China’s youth unemployment crisis.
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The tobacco epidemic is still one of the world’s deadliest threats
WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control remains as relevant today as it did when it entered into force 20 years ago.
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Inequality, corruption and police brutality in Kenya
Mehdi Hasan debates Kimani Ichung’wah on Kenya’s crackdown on dissent and the future of Ruto’s leadership.
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It’s regular old racism, not ‘Hinduphobia’
Trump's Hindu nationalist supporters are refusing to accept the apparent anti-Indian racism of his base.
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Hama: A rebellious Syrian town that can finally mourn the Assad massacre
The city can finally mourn the tens of thousands of victims of Hafez al-Assad and the massacre he ordered 43 years ago.
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