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Japan’s Nikkei 225 hits all-time high after US inflation remains steady
Asian stock markets see big gains amid growing expectations of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve.
Categories: South Asia
South Sudan denies Israel talks over forced transfer of Palestinians
Human rights groups have warned that expelling the population from Gaza would violate international law.
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Sprinter Richardson apologizes while addressing domestic violence arrest
100m champion Sha'Carri Richardson addresses domestic violence arrest and apologizes to boyfriend Christian Coleman.
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Gaza doctor describes ‘daily patterns’ in Israeli maiming at GHF sites
Ahmad Yousaf says injuries inflicted on Palestinians at GHF sites point to deliberate and indiscriminate violence.
Categories: South Asia
South Korean crypto mogul Do Kwon pleads guilty to fraud
Cryptocurrency entrepreneur faces up to 25 years in prison over the $40bn collapse of the TerraUSD and Luna tokens.
Categories: South Asia
Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ defence plan includes space missiles, lasers: Report
Plans shared with contractors also show a new missile field in the US Midwest, according to report.
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Typhoon Podul lashes southern Taiwan leaving one person missing
Schools and workplaces close, hundreds of flights cancelled and thousands evacuate as Typhoon Podul slams island.
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Will Trump’s India tariffs shut down world’s biggest cut diamond supplier?
Two million Indian workers supply 14 out of 15 cut diamonds globally. Trump’s 50 percent tariffs could disrupt that.
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Putin lauds ‘heroism’ of North Koreans in liberating Kursk, Pyongyang says
Call between the two leaders comes days ahead of US President Donald Trump's summit with Putin in Alaska.
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Trump admin orders Smithsonian museums to be reviewed for ‘Americanism’
White House says the review is in line with Trump's executive order on 'Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History'.
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UN chief warns Israel, Russia over reports of sexual abuse by armed forces
UN chief Antonio Guterres puts both countries 'on notice' over documented pattern of sexual violence.
Categories: South Asia
Once shunned, Chinese brands take off in Singapore
Chinese firms are making major inroads in the Southeast Asian city-state as 'Made in China' stigma fades.
Categories: South Asia
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,266
Here are the key events on day 1,266 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Categories: South Asia
US judge orders ICE to improve condition in New York immigration facility
Detainees reported 'crowded, squalid and punitive' conditions in the holding areas of 26 Federal Plaza, an ICE facility.
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Mexico expels 26 alleged cartel members in latest deal with Trump
The agreement comes as Mexico continues to negotiate with the Trump administration over its tariff threats.
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Guatemala judge convicts 6 ex-officials in deaths of 41 girls in 2017 fire
The fatal blaze rocked Guatemala and highlighted widespread abuse in the government’s shelter system.
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US sanctions DR Congo armed group over illicit mining, ceasefire tested
The US is sanctioning the Pareco-FF armed group, as well as the Congolese mining company CDMC.
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Real Madrid rejects idea of Barcelona playing in Messi’s Miami
The Spanish football federation has already approved a request for Barcelona against Villarreal to be played in Miami.
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China raises concerns over Nvidia’s H20 chips with local firms: Report
Authorities press companies including ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, to use domestic suppliers instead.
Categories: South Asia
On Pope Leo XIV’s First 100 Days
Experts discuss Pope Leo XIV’s foreign policy priorities during his first 100 days and the Vatican’s evolving role in international diplomacy.Â
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Host: Claire Giangravé, Vatican Reporter for Religion News Service
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Guests: Thomas J. Reese, Senior Analyst for Religion News Service
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Stephen Schneck, Commissioner of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
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George Weigel, Senior Fellow of the Ethics and Public Policy Center
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