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Why is Japan’s yen falling and why is it so weak against the US dollar?
The weakness of the Japanese currency is back in the spotlight after sinking to its lowest level since April 1990.
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Columbia University students take over faculty building in Gaza protest
Protesters storm a Columbia University building after a deadline passed for them to leave their camp or face suspension.
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China coastguard blasts water cannon at Philippine coastguard ship
Chinese Coast Guard vessels were seen blasting water cannons at a Philippine Coast Guard ship.
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India protests alleged Sikh separatist slogans at event attended by Trudeau
Canada deputy high commissioner summoned after Sikh homeland slogans reportedly raised at an event addressed by PM.
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NBA playoffs: LeBron’s Lakers eliminated as Nuggets’ Murray hits late hoop
Murray hit the winner with 3.6 seconds left to send Denver Nuggets to the Western Conference semis with a 108-106 win.
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Gunman kills at least six in attack on mosque in Afghanistan’s Herat
Government spokesman says unknown armed person shot at worshippers in mosque in Herat province, killing at least six.
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Boxer and MMA fighter Francis Ngannou’s 15-month-old son Kobe dies
'Too soon to leave but yet he's gone,' Ngannou wrote in a social media post annoucing his son's death.
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ICJ to hear Mexico’s dispute with Ecuador: All you need to know
Mexico and Ecuador have brought complaints against each other at the international court, escalating a diplomatic feud.
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Philippines and China in new confrontation at Scarborough Shoal
Manila says its coastguard ship was damaged after being hit by water cannon; Beijing says it 'expelled' Manila's boats.
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‘Country is doing well’: Why jobless young Indians are still backing Modi
Polling shows inflation and lack of jobs worry most young Indians. It also shows that support for Modi stays intact.
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Australia’s budget airline Bonza cancels all flights, stranding passengers
Chief executive Tim Jordan says flights suspended amid discussions on 'ongoing viability of the business'.
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UN monitors say North Korean missile struck Ukraine’s Kharkiv
Expert body tells UN Security Council the weapon's discovery suggests a violation of sanctions on Pyongyang.
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IMF promises Pakistan ‘immediate’ release of $1.1bn loan after key meet
Pakistan seeks another long-term IMF programme to support its ailing economy but experts say focus must be on reforms.
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South Korea’s Samsung sees profit jump 10-fold on memory chip recovery
South Korean tech giant reports $4.85bn profit during the first three months of 2024.
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Solomon Islands PM Sogavare says won’t put himself forward for new term
Sogavare switched official diplomatic recognition to Beijing from Taipei fuelling controversy in the Pacific nation.
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On ‘China’s Instagram’, women find a space to discuss the routine and taboo
Xiaohongshu has become the go-to platform for young women to discuss everything from fashion to domestic violence.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 796
As the war enters its 796th day, these are the main developments.
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Sudan’s original ‘Janjaweed’ leader sides with army against tribal foe
Sudan's notorious tribal leader Musa Hilal has pledged support for the army in a move that could divide Arabs in Darfur.
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Polish farmers suspend blockade of Ukraine border
Polish farmers end blockade at the border, after months of protests over cheap imports.
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US advocacy groups back Palestine solidarity campus protests amid Gaza war
Nearly 190 advocacy organisations laud students' 'courage' amid ongoing crackdown on encampments across US universities.
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