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Tourist numbers up in post-war Afghanistan
The number of foreign tourists visiting Afghanistan rose 120 percent year on year in 2023, reaching nearly 5,200.
Categories: South Asia
Singapore’s only Olympic gold medallist Joseph Schooling retires
Schooling stunned the world when he beat Michael Phelps for the 100m butterfly gold at the Rio Olympics in 2016.
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How will the Baltimore Key Bridge debris be cleared?
A temporary route for vessels has opened in Baltimore following the collapse of a major bridge last week.
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Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 179
Israeli military withdrew from its second devastating raid on Gaza’s largest hospital, al-Shifa, leaving it in ruins.
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Biden considers $18bn arms transfer to Israel, including F-15 jets: Report
Biden faces pressure from foreign partners, rights groups and some fellow Democrats to rein in arms sales to Israel.
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Seven World Central Kitchen workers killed in Gaza: What do we know
Citizens from Australia, the UK and Poland were among seven people who were killed in an Israeli airstrike.
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US judge rejects Hunter Biden’s bid to toss out tax case
US President Joe Biden's son is scheduled to go on trial for tax evasion in June.
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Why does South Asia have the world’s worst air pollution?
Smog-ridden cities in Bangladesh, Pakistan and India had the poorest air quality last year, says report.
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Japan’s low-key royal family takes to Instagram
More than 450,000 people are already following the account, which went public on Monday.
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World recoils following Israeli attack on aid convoy
Seven killed including Australian, Polish and UK citizens in an Israeli air attack in central Gaza’s Deir el-Balah.
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Israel strikes Iran consulate in Syria’s capital Damascus: What we know
Iran has promised a response after an alleged Israeli attack on its consulate killed seven including two top commanders.
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Japan lifts pause in funding for UNRWA, following Canada, Australia
Japanese foreign minister makes the announcement after holding talks last week with UNRWA chief.
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Trump posts $175m bond in fraud case to avoid asset seizures
Former United States president was in February found liable for misrepresenting his net worth by as much as $2bn.
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North Korea fires suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile
Pyongyang's latest move comes days after Russia used its veto to disband a UN panel monitoring sanctions compliance.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 768
As the war enters its 768th day, these are the main developments.
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Thailand’s economy stumbles as Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia race ahead
Thai economy is falling far behind its Southeast Asian peers amid growing middle-income trap fears.
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Israel ‘agreed’ to take US Rafah concerns into consideration: White House
Top US and Israeli officials have 'constructive engagement on Rafah' in talks previously cancelled by Netanyahu.
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Knesset passes a law that could shut down Al Jazeera in Israel
Israeli lawmakers approve a law that could shut down foreign broadcasters in the country, including Al Jazeera.
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Shares in Trump Media tumble after filings reveal a $58m loss last year
The company debuted on the stock market last week, offering Trump a ray of hope amid pending financial woes.
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Pentagon reveals senior official reported symptoms of ‘Havana Syndrome’
The announcement comes after a news report raises questions about Russian involvement in 'anomalous health incidents'.
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