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Azov’s hiring spree: Controversial Ukrainian brigade competes for recruits
As the Ukrainian army's conscription crisis grows, individual military units are targeting potential fighters.
Categories: South Asia
‘Index of Repression:’ documents 964 anti-Palestinian cases in the UK
The European Legal Support Center says it’s verified nearly a thousand cases of “anti-Palestinian repression” in the UK.
Categories: South Asia
What we know about clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan
Clashes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border have escalated to strikes on Kabul and other cities.
Categories: South Asia
Has India’s influence in Afghanistan grown under the Taliban?
Pakistan has accused Afghanistan of becoming 'a colony of India' but India's relations with Kabul predate the Taliban.
Categories: South Asia
Air attacks on Kabul push Pakistan-Taliban crisis into uncharted territory
Analysts warn escalation may embolden armed groups and destabilise both Afghanistan and Pakistan. What happens next?
Categories: South Asia
Deadly journeys: Refugees, migrants risk everything to reach Europe
Crossing to Europe offers hope but exposes refugees to peril, as militia abuse persists in unsafe Libya.
Categories: South Asia
Champions League last 16 draw: Man City play Real Madrid, PSG face Chelsea
Elsewhere, Barcelona will face Newcastle, Tottenham will play Atletico Madrid and Arsenal will take on Bayer Leverkusen.
Categories: South Asia
US citizens’ support for Israel at historic low over Gaza genocide: Poll
Backing for Israel hits historic nadir, with 41% now sympathizing more with Palestinians, Gallup poll reveals.
Categories: South Asia
Behind the myths of the British Empire: Nigel Biggar and Mehdi Hasan
Mehdi Hasan goes head-to-head with Nigel Biggar on the brutal legacy of Britain’s colonial past.
Categories: South Asia
F1 driver Doohan says armed men confronted him in Miami after death threats
Australia's Jack Doohan says received death threats before being dropped by F1 team Alpine, six races into last season.
Categories: South Asia
Did Epstein help Israel push for a security deal with Ivory Coast?
Latest Epstein files released in January reveal the extent of his relations with some prominent African leaders.
Categories: South Asia
South Sudan at risk of ‘return to full-scale war’, UN warns
UN report warns of 'escalating atrocity risks' amid renewed fighting and widespread impunity over abuses.
Categories: South Asia
Barcelona vs Villarreal: La Liga – preview, team news, start, lineups
Win would provisionally take Barcelona four points ahead of Real Madrid who host Getafe on Monday night.
Categories: South Asia
Hillary Clinton comments after Epstein hearing
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke to reporters after finishing her testimony on Epstein.
Categories: South Asia
On the U.S. Vision for Ukraine
In this episode, panelists explore three critical issues for securing Ukraine’s future: achieving a just and durable peace, ensuring long-term security, and helping the country rebuild and recover from the ravages of war.
Background Reading:
- This article offers concrete recommendations by five CFR experts for securing the future of Ukraine and Europe.
Host: Jonathan Karl, ABC News chief Washington correspondent and co-anchor of This Week with George Stephanopoulos
Guests: Jeanne Shaheen, U.S. Senator from New Hampshire (D); Ranking Member, Senate Foreign Relations Committee; Member, Senate Armed Services Committee
Thom Tillis, U.S. Senator from North Carolina (R); Chair, Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property; Member, Senate Finance Committee
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Categories: Defense Policy
Green Party wins UK by-election in blow to Labour, PM Starmer
Progressive Greens win closely-watched election in one-time Labour stronghold, while right-wing Reform comes second.
Categories: South Asia
Pakistan bombs Kabul: Why are Afghanistan and Pakistan fighting?
Pakistani defence minister says Pakistan and Afghanistan are now at 'open war'.
Categories: South Asia
‘I was so isolated’: Pro-Palestine activist attempted suicide in UK prison
Recently bailed Palestine Action-linked activist Charlotte Head, 29, spent 18 months in pre-trial detention.
Categories: South Asia
Mass graves with 171 bodies found in eastern DR Congo: Report
A local governor says authorities found two mass graves in the outskirts of the eastern city of Uvira.
Categories: South Asia
‘A dangerous thing’: S Africa’s gang-ridden townships fear army deployment
Critics wary of President Cyril Ramaphosa's move to send military to tackle crime, drugs and gangs in three provinces.
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