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Minorities hail renewed space as Pope Leo visits Turkiye
As Turkiye hosts pontiff, minority community figures describe a moment marked by visibility and engagement with state.
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The human cost of the Philippines’ flood-control corruption scandal
101 East investigates rampant alleged corruption in flood-control projects in one of Asia’s most typhoon-prone countries
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The human cost of the Philippines’ flood-control corruption scandal
101 East investigates rampant alleged corruption in flood-control projects in one of Asia’s most typhoon-prone countries
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Gaza death toll surpasses 70,000 as Israel keeps up attacks despite truce
Israeli drone attack kills two Palestinian children in southern Gaza, medics report, as humanitarian crisis deepens.
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Israeli forces injure hundreds of Palestinians in raids on Tubas, West Bank
Major Israeli offensive has also destroyed roads, water networks and private property.
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Sri Lanka seeks foreign help as Cyclone Ditwah death toll reaches 132
Some 44,000 people displaced by flooding across the country as relief operations intensify amid widespread destruction.
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Hong Kong begins three-day mourning period after deadly high-rise fire
Hong Kong began a three-day mourning period, after at least 128 people were killed in fires at a high-rise complex.
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What we know about resignation of top Ukraine official
President Zelenskyy’s chief of staff has resigned after investigators searched his home amid a corruption scandal.
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FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025: What to know about the tournament
Key dates, teams, players, venues, favourites and tickets ahead of the 11th edition of the quadrennial tournament.
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Hong Kong mourns victims of blaze as search for remains continues
At least 128 people died and 150 remain missing after the towers housing 4,600 people were engulfed by flames.
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Indonesia death toll rises to 303 after catastrophic flooding in Sumatra
Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand have been inundated with cyclone-driven rain for a week, killing about 400 people.
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Russia bans Human Rights Watch in widening crackdown on critics
Authorities also designate Anti-Corruption Foundation as 'terrorist' group and consider total ban on WhatsApp.
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Russia-Ukraine war updates: Ukraine comes under deadly attacks
These were the updates about the Russia-Ukraine war on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
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Belarus’s Lukashenko becomes second only leader to visit Myanmar since coup
Alexander Lukashenko's visit comes shortly before military government holds national polls widely condemned as a sham.
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Son of jailed Mexican drug lord ‘El Chapo’ to plead guilty in US court
Joaquin Guzman Lopez, one of four sons of the Sinaloa cartel's 'El Chapo', changes his plea to guilty, documents show.
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US pauses visas for all Afghan passport holders, halts asylum requests
Pause on visas and halting of asylum applications comes after shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, DC.
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S African ex-leader Zuma’s daughter quits parliament amid Russia war claims
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla's resignation comes amid investigation into role in luring South Africans to fight in Ukraine.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,374
Here are the key events from day 1,374 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Are ‘buy now, pay later’ services trapping people in debt?
'Buy now, pay later' schemes are booming. But with more users turning to them, are they as risk-free as they seem?
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Are ‘buy now, pay later’ services trapping people in debt?
'Buy now, pay later' schemes are booming. But with more users turning to them, are they as risk-free as they seem?
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