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Gunman kills at least six in attack on mosque in Afghanistan’s Herat
Government spokesman says unknown armed person shot at worshippers in mosque in Herat province, killing at least six.
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Boxer and MMA fighter Francis Ngannou’s 15-month-old son Kobe dies
'Too soon to leave but yet he's gone,' Ngannou wrote in a social media post annoucing his son's death.
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ICJ to hear Mexico’s dispute with Ecuador: All you need to know
Mexico and Ecuador have brought complaints against each other at the international court, escalating a diplomatic feud.
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Philippines and China in new confrontation at Scarborough Shoal
Manila says its coastguard ship was damaged after being hit by water cannon; Beijing says it 'expelled' Manila's boats.
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‘Country is doing well’: Why jobless young Indians are still backing Modi
Polling shows inflation and lack of jobs worry most young Indians. It also shows that support for Modi stays intact.
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Australia’s budget airline Bonza cancels all flights, stranding passengers
Chief executive Tim Jordan says flights suspended amid discussions on 'ongoing viability of the business'.
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UN monitors say North Korean missile struck Ukraine’s Kharkiv
Expert body tells UN Security Council the weapon's discovery suggests a violation of sanctions on Pyongyang.
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IMF promises Pakistan ‘immediate’ release of $1.1bn loan after key meet
Pakistan seeks another long-term IMF programme to support its ailing economy but experts say focus must be on reforms.
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South Korea’s Samsung sees profit jump 10-fold on memory chip recovery
South Korean tech giant reports $4.85bn profit during the first three months of 2024.
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Solomon Islands PM Sogavare says won’t put himself forward for new term
Sogavare switched official diplomatic recognition to Beijing from Taipei fuelling controversy in the Pacific nation.
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On ‘China’s Instagram’, women find a space to discuss the routine and taboo
Xiaohongshu has become the go-to platform for young women to discuss everything from fashion to domestic violence.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 796
As the war enters its 796th day, these are the main developments.
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Sudan’s original ‘Janjaweed’ leader sides with army against tribal foe
Sudan's notorious tribal leader Musa Hilal has pledged support for the army in a move that could divide Arabs in Darfur.
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Polish farmers suspend blockade of Ukraine border
Polish farmers end blockade at the border, after months of protests over cheap imports.
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US advocacy groups back Palestine solidarity campus protests amid Gaza war
Nearly 190 advocacy organisations laud students' 'courage' amid ongoing crackdown on encampments across US universities.
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Palestinian-American student in Texas sees positive outcome of protests
University of Texas student Mustafa Yowell says Americans are paying attention to Palestinian rights like never before.
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What would ICC arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu mean for Israel?
International Criminal Court could issue warrants for arrest of senior Israeli officials.
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Columbia University students respond to threats of suspension
Columbia University students react to suspension threats as deadline to leave pro-Palestine protest camp passes.
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Child marriage is a problem in the US that needs urgent action
Only 12 out of 50 states have a ban on this harmful practice.
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Ecuador sues Mexico at ICJ over granting asylum to former vice president
Mexico had earlier appealed to the UN court to sanction Ecuador for storming its embassy in Quito.
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