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South African activist uses history to highlight ongoing injustice
An activist-turned-historian takes tourists through South Africa's painful colonial history, which still echoes today.
Categories: South Asia
South Korean President Lee to visit Beijing for pivotal 2nd summit with Xi
Analysts say summit signals Beijing's desire to strengthen ties amid shifting regional alliances.
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Maduro says Venezuela open to talks with US, remains mum on dock attack
Venezuela leader strikes conciliatory tone while renewing claim US wants to topple government for vast oil reserves.
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Handshake in Dhaka: Can India and Pakistan revive ties in 2026?
An unexpected handshake in Dhaka has prompted debate on whether India and Pakistan might restart talks in 2026.
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Flights from Aden airport in Yemen halted amid latest tensions
STC separatists accuse Saudi Arabia of requiring flights to UAE to land in Jeddah; Saudi source rejects claim.
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Kim Jong Un’s potential heir makes public visit to N Korean founder’s tomb
Kim Ju Ae's first public visit to the Kumsusan Mausoleum added to speculation she may become the next in line.
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‘We will not wait’: Mamdani kicks off housing plans after inaugural party
The inaugural ceremony broke with tradition, as large crowds and a public party greeted New York's new mayor.
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Turkmenistan legalises crypto mining and exchanges in shift for economy
Legislation signed by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov establishes a licensing scheme overseen by country's central bank.
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At least 17 dead as heavy rains trigger flash floods in Afghanistan
Dead include five members of a family in the Kabkan district in the province of Herat.
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Peru approves emergency overhaul of state oil firm Petroperu
The move opens key assets to private investment and comes as Petroperu faces mounting losses and debt.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,408
These are the key developments from day 1,408 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Venezuela releases more prisoners amid US pressure campaign: Rights groups
Second release of prisoners related to 2024 election protests seen as possible conciliatory move from Maduro.
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US says Chinese military drills around Taiwan cause unnecessary tensions
US recently approved $11bn arms package for Taiwan, which condemned 'provocative' Chinese military drills.
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Israeli forces kill Palestinian child as Gaza humanitarian crisis deepens
Israel's continued restrictions on aid deliveries leave Palestinian children particularly vulnerable, aid groups warn.
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How far will the latest protests go in Iran?
There have been angry protests across the country against economic hardships.
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US federal employees file complaint against Trump’s anti-transgender policy
The complaint targets a policy that would nix coverage under federal health insurance for gender-affirming healthcare.
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Peruvian municipal officials say three killed in attack on informal mine
Local officials say the death toll could rise as seven people are missing following the attack on New Year's Eve.
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Demonstrations turn deadly in Iran over rising living costs
At least 6 protesters and a member of the security forces have been killed in demonstrations over living costs in Iran.
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Somali president blames ISIL and al-Shabab for ‘destroying’ country
Somalia’s president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said that ISIL and al-Shabab are responsible fo destroying the country.
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At least seven dead, dozens missing as migrant boat capsizes off The Gambia
Gambian authorities say 96 people rescued after boat capsizes along popular West African migration route.
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