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‘Playing with fire’: Ukraine’s frustration grows with US lawmakers, Europe
Ukraine is raising its standing army by 300,000, as the US stumbles and the EU lacks capacity to defend a future member.
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Heavy rains, lightning in Pakistan kill at least 50 people
Many deaths have been reported in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa bordering Afghanistan.
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Analysis: Ruling party errors give Turkey’s opposition hope for future
Local elections point to a strengthening opposition, as external problems and internal issues cause AK Party to stumble.
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Hundreds killed as storms lash Pakistan and Afghanistan
Authorities have called on emergency services to remain on high alert, with more severe weather on the way.
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International support for Tunisia’s jailed opposition leader Ghannouchi
International Committee for Solidarity with Rached Ghannouchi says Ennahdha party leader is 'prisoner of conscience'.
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Two arrested for firing at Bollywood star Salman Khan’s Mumbai home
Khan has been in the crosshairs of an armed gang since 1998 for shooting two blackbucks on a recreational hunting trip.
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College basketball prodigy Caitlin Clark selected first in WNBA draft
Clark, whose record scoring exploits garnered huge attention in her college career, was picked by the Indiana Fever.
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Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 193
Two mass graves were discovered in Gaza on Monday — one at al-Shifa Hospital and the second in Beit Lahiya.
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Thousands protest in Georgia over contentious ‘foreign agents’ bill
The measure has strained relations with European countries and the United States, which oppose its passage.
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‘Iran will face the consequences’ says Israeli army chief
The head of Israel’s army has said that the country will respond to Iran’s missile and drone attack on Israel.
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Boat capsizes in Kashmir, killing at least four; children among 15 missing
The boat capsizes in Jhelum River near Srinagar, with most of the passengers being children on their way to school.
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Pro-Palestinian protesters paralyse roads in US cities over war on Gaza
Demonstrators block highways and shut down travel in Illinois, California, New York and the Pacific Northwest.
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ChatGPT rival ‘Ernie Bot’ now has 200 million users, China’s Baidu says
Baidu CEO Robin Li says number of users has doubled since December.
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Behind India’s Manipur conflict: A tale of drugs, armed groups and politics
The drug trade has played a significant role in political landscape as well as in heightening the conflict in Manipur.
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Singapore says Lawrence Wong will take over as prime minister on May 15
Wong, currently deputy prime minister, will replace Lee Hsien Loong who has led the city-state since 2004.
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Knife attack at church in Australia’s Sydney a ‘terrorist act’, police say
Teenage suspect detained over attack that wounded a bishop and priest and triggered a riot in Sydney suburb of Wakeley.
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China’s economy beats expectations, growing 5.3 percent in first quarter
Statistics agency says economy has made 'good start' to the year under the leadership of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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Solomon Islands prepares for ‘most important election since independence’
Voters worry about state of economy and cost of living as foreign analysts focus on China ties.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 782
As the war enters its 782nd day, these are the main developments.
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Tesla to lay off more than 10 percent of staff worldwide amid falling sales
CEO Elon Musk says in memo that job cuts will leave firm 'lean, innovative and hungry for the next growth phase cycle'.
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