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Celebrations as Syria’s Kurdish-led forces sign integration deal
People in Syria have been celebrating after the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces signed a deal with government.
Categories: South Asia
Cuba completes release of 553 prisoners despite US U-turn on deal
Havana has freed 553 inmates under Vatican-mediated deal, despite Trump’s reversal on US sanctions relief.
Categories: South Asia
Mapping Greenland’s resources, population centres and US military base
Greenland covers an area about three times the size of Texas and is home to 56,000 people, mostly Greenlandic Inuits.
Categories: South Asia
How Ibtihaj Muhammad made Olympic history
"It was an opportunity to show Muslim women and girls globally what we could achieve in sport."
Categories: South Asia
Hidden poisons: Is everything killing us?
We examine the hidden poisons we're exposed to in our everyday lives.
Categories: South Asia
Anti-Muslim hate hits new high in US: Advocacy group
CAIR reports record 8,658 discrimination complaints in 2024 as war in Gaza stirred up Islamophobia.
Categories: South Asia
Luka Doncic, Los Angeles Lakers lose to Brooklyn Nets
The Brooklyn Nets ended their seven-game losing streak with an upset victory against the undermanned Los Angeles Lakers.
Categories: South Asia
Philippines ex-president Rodrigo Duterte arrested on ICC warrant
Video shows ex-Philippine President Duterte arrested at Manila airport on ICC warrant over drug crackdown.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,111
These are the key developments on day 1,111 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Tsunami Ghosts: The Lost Souls of Kamaishi
A series of taxi journeys in Japan reveal supernatural tales of unresolved trauma following the tsunami of 2011.
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Ukraine targets Russia’s Moscow ahead of ceasefire talks with US
'Massive' drone attack launched on Moscow region as Kyiv officials prepare to try to mend US ties in ceasefire talks.
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Greenland general election: As Trump eyes island, why the vote matters
Amid growing pro-independence mood and the threat of a Trump takeover, Greenlanders vote in a pivotal election.
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How did Greenland become the crown jewel of the Arctic?
Greenland’s strategic location and vast resources make it a prime target for US interests.
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UNRWA chief warns of ‘deepening hunger’ in Gaza as Israel blocks all food
With Israel's complete blockade on Gaza approaching 10 days, Philippe Lazzarini says aid is being 'weaponised'.
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Australian GP: Hamilton’s F1 Ferrari debut in Melbourne, Verstappen-Norris
The 2025 F1 World Championship begins in Melbourne on Sunday with all eyes on Lewis Hamilton's debut for Ferrari.
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Dalai Lama says successor will be born in ‘free world’ outside of China
Tibetan spiritual leader says in a new book that his people's aspiration for freedom cannot be indefinitely delayed.
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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrested on ICC warrant
The International Criminal Court has been probing Duterte since 2018 over his anti-drugs campaign that killed thousands.
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‘Bloodbath’: US stock market sheds $1.75tn after Trump’s recession remarks
Tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 plunges 3.81 percent, its steepest single-day loss since September 2022.
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CEO Speaker Series With Dario Amodei of Anthropic
Anthropic Chief Executive Officer and Cofounder Dario Amodei discusses the future of U.S. AI leadership, the role of innovation in an era of strategic competition, and the outlook for frontier model development.
The CEO Speaker series is a unique forum for leading global CEOs to share their insights on issues at the center of commerce and foreign policy, and to discuss the changing role of business globally.
If you wish to attend virtually, log-in information and instructions on how to participate during the question and answer portion will be provided the evening before the event to those who register. Please note the audio, video, and transcript of this hybrid event will be posted on the CFR website.
Categories: Defense Policy
Israeli warplanes attack military sites in Syria’s southern Deraa province
Syrian and Israeli media report air attacks on southern province targeting military sites of former al-Assad regime.
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