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Clashes break out at Thai-Myanmar border between soldiers, armed groups
Thai police say the latest violence was triggered when Karen groups launched an attack against Myanmar troops.
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Iran vs Israel: Deterrence, drama or distraction?
In the flurry of headlines about Iran’s retaliation against Israel, the Gaza story takes a hit.
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Max Azzarello, man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial court, dies
Police had earlier said the Florida man was being viewed as 'sort of a conspiracy theorist'.
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US Congress to vote on aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan: What’s the deal?
Showdown looms: Speaker Mike Johnson struggling to rally Republican malcontents, dependent on Democratic votes.
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US agrees to withdraw troops from Niger amid Sahel region’s pivot to Russia
The US built a base in the desert city of Agadez at the cost of $100m for manned and unmanned surveillance flights.
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Two Mexican mayoral contenders found dead on same day
Killing of Noe Ramos Ferretiz and Alberto Garcia bring to 17 the number of slain candidates ahead of June 2 polls.
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One killed, eight wounded in blast at Iran-aligned group’s base in Iraq
Blast hitting Popular Mobilisation Forces comes amid ongoing attacks on Iran-linked groups as regional tensions soar.
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Are Chinese electric vehicles taking over the world?
Tesla and other Western electric car manufacturers are facing stiff competition from China.
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Nigeria’s cybercrime reforms leave journalists at risk
Amendments to the Cybercrimes Act are an improvement but remaining provisions can still be used to target journalists.
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‘I am prepared to die’: Mandela’s speech which shook apartheid
Sixty years ago at the Rivonia Trial, Nelson Mandela made one of the most famous speeches of the 20th century.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 786
As the war enters its 786th day, these are the main developments.
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What does Israel have in its arsenal that it could use against Iran?
Israel has airborne and naval capabilities that it can use against Iran, but it must choose any target carefully.
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‘When will our good days come?’ The Mumbai cook voting in India’s election
‘When all the money the politicians promise reaches our bank accounts, that’s when I will believe them,’ she says.
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North Korea conducts test on new ‘super-large warhead’: State media
Pyongyang says new warhead designed for cruise missiles, adding that a new anti-aircraft rocket was also tested.
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Ecuador weighs security, international arbitration in latest referendum
President Daniel Noboa aims to rally support for a military crackdown on gang violence as he considers reelection.
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What’s the solution to the rising tensions between Israel and Iran?
The United States says it was warned in advance of the Israeli drone strike on Iran.
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Over 100 pro-Palestine protesters arrested at US university
Police arrested more than 100 pro-Palestine protesters gathered at Columbia University’s campus in New York City.
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Armenia and Azerbaijan agree on ‘historic’ return of villages
Azerbaijan had demanded the return of the four villages as a condition for a peace deal after decades of conflict.
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Strikes on Iran: Can one demand ‘restraint’ while funding Israel?
Biden calls for 'de-escalation' in Iran-Israel showdown while hurling money at the most unrestrained actor in equation.
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Man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial courthouse
A man set himself on fire outside the New York courthouse as a full jury was selected for Donald Trump's criminal trial.
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