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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 775
As the war enters its 775th day, these are the main developments.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 775
As the war enters its 775th day, these are the main developments.
Categories: South Asia
‘Accepted in both [worlds]’: Indonesia’s Chinese Muslims prepare for Eid
Many Chinese become Muslim through marriage to Indonesian Muslims but hold onto their traditions.
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Indigenous people in Philippines’s north ‘ready to fight’ as tensions rise
The remote island of Itbayat is in the eye of any conflict with China and its residents are preparing themselves.
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In Indonesia and Malaysia, beauty is big business during Eid al-Fitr
Cosmetics brands in Southeast Asia look to cash in on Ramadan period shopping boom.
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Photos: Mexico, US, Canada mesmerised by rare total solar eclipse
The moon fully blocked the sun in parts of Canada, Mexico and US, drawing the attention of star-gazers and scientists.
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Biden unveils new plans to ease US student loan debt for millions
US president announces renewed effort to provide 'life changing' debt relief, a key issue for young voters.
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Is Myanmar’s military losing ground?
Rebel groups have made several gains against military rulers in recent weeks.
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In Michigan, a Ramadan like no other as Muslims grapple with Gaza’s siege
Across the US, the Islamic holiday is less joyous, more sombre as Muslims seek answers to the suffering in Gaza.
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Moment total solar eclipse occurs in North America
Watch the moment a total solar eclipse wows onlookers in North America.
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UN Security Council refers Palestine’s full membership bid to committee
Palestinian UN envoy Riyad Mansour urges Security Council to implement 'global consensus on the two-state solution'.
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Trump says abortion should be up to US states, avoids backing national ban
Joe Biden says Donald Trump 'scrambling' as reproductive rights set to be central issue ahead of November election.
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Hamas, Israel say no progress in Gaza truce talks
No major progress achieved in negotiations in Cairo, Israeli and Hamas officials say.
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Record floods in Russia’s Ural Mountains
Russia declares a federal emergency as flooding forces thousands from their water-logged homes in the Ural Mountains.
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British runner completes challenge to run length of Africa
Russ Cook finishes the journey of more than 16,000km (9,940 miles) in 352 days, raising $870,000.
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Vatican denounces gender-affirming surgery, gender theory and surrogacy
In a new document, the Vatican says these practices are 'grave violations of human dignity'.
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A victory for anti-Zionists in the UK
A landmark employment tribunal has given anti-Zionists in the United Kingdom renewed courage to speak up.
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FBI Facebook inquiry prompts concerns about free speech
Rolla Abdeljawad, a Muslim woman, says it’s time to ‘defend the right to free speech’ after visit from FBI
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Eid Mubarak: Hear greetings in different languages
The first day of Eid will be celebrated on April 10. Here is how to wish someone a blessed Eid in various languages.
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Everton docked two more points for second breach of football finance rules
Club receives an additional penalty for breaching the Premier League's profitability and sustainability rules.
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