South Asia
Ex-leader Khaleda Zia returns to Bangladesh at ‘crucial time for democracy’
Zia's presence raises pressure on the interim government to set election date nine months after her archrival's ouster.
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‘We are suffering’: Displaced families bear burden of South Sudan conflict
More than 130,000 people have been displaced since fighting between gov't and opposition forces escalated in February.
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Gordon, Jokic lead Nuggets past Thunder in Game 1 of NBA playoffs
Aaron Gordon's late 3-pointer handed Denver Nuggets a huge Game 1 road win over the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Brunson, Anunoby, Knicks stun Celtics in Game 1, steal playoffs home court
New York Knicks upset the reigning champions Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series.
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What is a Papal conclave? How will the next pope be chosen?
In the Sistine Chapel, cardinals from around the world will convene on Wednesday to elect the 267th pontiff.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,167
These are the key events on day 1,167 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Explosions, huge fire in Sudanese city of Port Sudan
Drones believed to have been launched by paramilitary Rapid Support Forces are said to have struck fuel depot.
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US Defense Secretary Hegseth orders 20% cut in senior ranks of military
Pentagon chief says cuts will maximise 'strategic' and 'operational readiness'.
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Trump administration bars Harvard from future research grants
US Education Department Secretary McMahon halts funding in escalation of dispute centred around anti-Semitism claims.
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Palestinian author Mosab Abu Toha wins Pulitzer Prize for commentary
The poet gets the prestigious award for New Yorker essays 'on the physical and emotional carnage in Gaza' amid war.
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Michigan drops charges against pro-Palestine US student protesters
US state's attorney general says her office will no longer pursue the case due to delays and a 'circus-like atmosphere'.
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Pro-Palestine protestors disrupt Dutch WW2 anniversary event
5 pro-Palestine protestors were arrested after disrupting a World War II anniversary event in Wageningen, Netherlands.
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Israeli airstrikes rock Yemen after Tel Aviv airport attack
Israel has launched 50 air strikes on Yemen’s Hodeidah region and a cement factory to the east.
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Israel bombs Yemen’s Hodeidah port after attack near Tel Aviv airport
Air strikes come a day after the Iran-aligned Houthis fired a missile that struck near Israel's main airport.
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What could decide the election of the next pope?
A conclave meets in Rome to pick the successor to Pope Francis.
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Romania’s PM resigns after far right wins first round of presidential vote
Move comes after Marcel Ciolacu's pro-EU coalition candidate fails to advance to the presidential run-off.
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Trump hails ‘productive’ call with Turkiye’s Erdogan as visits planned
US President Donald Trump says he wants to work with his Turkish counterpart to end Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Top UN court dismisses Sudan’s genocide case against UAE
The International Court of Justice dismissed Sudan’s case accusing the UAE of enabling genocide in Darfur.
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US bill to ban Israel boycotts faces right-wing backlash over free speech
Allies of Donald Trump voice opposition to bipartisan proposal that would expand a law that punishes boycotting Israel.
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How are Chinese TikTokers fighting Trump’s trade war?
After Trump announced tariffs, TikToks from China claiming to show factories making luxury brand goods went viral.
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