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Rogue tankers in Singapore: What are shadow fleets and who uses them?
Ageing ships flying false flags are used to avoid Western sanctions on Russian, Iranian and Venezuelan oil.
Categories: South Asia
‘We don’t care about politics’: Violence-hit Uvira locals just want peace
As M23 captures and then withdraws from key DRC city, residents say 'whoever comes with peace is welcome here'.
Categories: South Asia
Moscow’s narrative wobbles as Ukraine takes back Kupiansk
Moscow is struggling to back up claims it has seized Kupiansk and Pokrovsk, and to deny a submarine was struck.
Categories: South Asia
‘War on terror’ defence of Trump boat strikes doesn’t hold water: Experts
Trump allies liken the bombing of alleged drug vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific to Obama's drone killing campaign.
Categories: South Asia
Trump updates: US top diplomat Rubio calls Maduro presidency ‘illegitimate’
These were the updates from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's year-end news conference on Friday, December 19, 2025.
Categories: South Asia
Liverpool have ‘moved on’ from Salah saga with Egypt star away at AFCON
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah has joined Egypt for AFCON 2025 but has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League.
Categories: South Asia
LIVE: Israeli attack on school-turned-shelter in Gaza City kills six people
Attacks continue as US gets set to host senior officials from Qatar, Egypt and Turkiye to discuss next phase of deal.
Categories: South Asia
Protests escalate in Bangladesh after death of student leader Hadi
Thousands rally nationwide, calling for justice for Hadi, whose death intensifies anti-Indian sentiment in Bangladesh.
Categories: South Asia
Putin labels EU ‘robbers’ over plan to use frozen Russian assets
President Vladimir Putin called EU officials ‘robbers’ over their plan to use frozen Russian assets.
Categories: South Asia
Who was Sharif Osman Hadi; why is Bangladesh on fire over his death?
Hadi's death has led to protests, anti-India sentiment and attacks on newspapers in Bangladesh.
Categories: South Asia
How ICE deports refugees and migrants despite years of good conduct
The US Trump Administration says it is deporting 'the worst of the worst' - but how true is that?
Categories: South Asia
Most Venezuelans “more concerned” about basic needs
Paul Dobson says most Venezuelans are more focused on basic needs rather than US President Donald Trump’s next move.
Categories: South Asia
Putin takes aim at Zelenskyy in annual Q&A, says Kyiv won’t bend on land
Russian leader underscores Kremlin's hardline stance on peace talks as Trump pushes for deal to end war.
Categories: South Asia
Demands for justice as mass protests return to Bangladesh
Protesters in Bangladesh reacted with fury, after a prominent student movement leader was shot and killed.
Categories: South Asia
Palestinians freezing in tents “as thin as a sheet of paper”
Gaza resident Ahmad al-Najjar discusses the harsh winter conditions Palestinians have to suffer through.
Categories: South Asia
Fans reflect on Morocco’s Arab Cup win
It was a big night for Morocco fans after their team's win in the Arab Cup final in Qatar on Thursday.
Categories: South Asia
Africa Cup of Nations 2025: What to know about the tournament
Tournament format, venues, title favourites, groups, prize money and how to watch the 35th edition of AFCON in Morocco.
Categories: South Asia
EU loan means Ukraine war is “going to continue”
New funding from the EU allows Ukraine go shopping for more weapons, says analyst Pavel Felgenhauer
Categories: South Asia
President Bill Clinton on U.S. Foreign Policy
In this episode, former U.S. President Bill Clinton looks back on critical issues in U.S. foreign policy during his presidency, and shares lessons for sustaining American diplomatic engagement abroad.
His remarks were delivered as part of the inaugural Martin S. Indyk Memorial Lecture, held in collaboration with the Clinton Global Initiative.
Host: Richard Haass, President Emeritus, Council on Foreign Relations; Senior Counselor, Centerview Partners
Guest: Bill Clinton, Founder and Board Chair, Clinton Foundation; 42nd President of the United States
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Categories: Defense Policy
The Age of Water: How radioactivity is costing lives in a Mexican town
After three girls die of cancer in a town in Mexico, a group of mothers and a scientist investigate the water supply.
Categories: South Asia
