South Asia
What does the truce between the Houthis and the US mean for Yemenis?
President Donald Trump says US attacks on Houthi targets in Yemen will stop.
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No new pope after papal conclave’s first round of voting
Black smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signalling that the papal conclave did not select a new pope.
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US central bank: Trump tariffs causing ‘great deal of uncertainty’
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that Donald Trump’s tariffs are creating “a great deal of uncertainty.”
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Syria’s al-Sharaa confirms indirect talks with Israel amid soaring tensions
Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa says Syria holding indirect talks with Israel 'through mediators'.
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Macron welcomes Syria’s al-Sharaa in Paris
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa to Paris.
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US Federal Reserve holds rates steady, warns of higher unemployment
The central bank will hold steady amid economic uncertainty driven by tariffs.
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Ford to raise prices on three cars produced in Mexico: Report
The increased price tag is a result of US President Donald Trump’s imposed tariffs on auto imports.
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz calls for renewed Franco-German cooperation
Friedrich Merz says a reset in relations is vital to help Europe overcome its security and economic 'challenges'.
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‘Ant Gang’ smugglers sentenced in Kenya wildlife trafficking case
Two Belgian teens caught with 5,000 rare ants in Kenya were sentenced to 12 months in prison or a fine of $7,700.
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Sistine Chapel doors closed as Vatican conclave begins
The papal conclave has begun as a Vatican offical declared ‘extra omnes’, signaling non-voters to exit the chapel.
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Two-thirds of global warming caused by world’s richest 10%, study finds
Study authors argue progressive taxes on wealth and carbon-intensive investments could provide a solution.
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‘I wish I could say that the worst is over’: Former Pakistani FM Bhutto
“I wish I could say that the worst is over," former Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari told Al Jazeera.
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‘It’s not Europe bad, America good’: JD Vance returns to Munich meeting
In his third appearance with the Munich Security Conference, the US vice president sought to strike a conciliatory tone.
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25 years of Putin: what can we expect next?
How has Russia’s leader maintained his longevity – and how has it shaped the world?
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Why was a Gaza ‘Freedom Flotilla’ ship attacked?
Drones struck a Freedom Flotilla ship carrying aid bound for Gaza. Organisers believe Israel was behind the attack.
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Palestinians turn plastic into diesel amid fuel shortage in Gaza
Amid Gaza’s worsening fuel crisis under the Israeli blockade, Palestinians are converting plastic into diesel.
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Libyan authorities reject report they will take in US deportees
President Trump has denied knowledge of Libya deportations, though his officials have sought to deport migrants abroad.
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Mali’s military government suspends political parties’ activities
Decree signed by General Goita suspends activities 'until further notice', citing 'reasons of public order'.
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Between borders and bombs, I lost my mum: A daughter’s tribute from Gaza
As Israel continues to bomb Gaza, Maram Humaid writes about never getting the chance to say goodbye to her mother.
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Rohit Sharma announces retirement from Test cricket
The India captain's announcement brings an end to the career of one of his country's best Test match batsmen.
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