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Sudan one of the ‘worst humanitarian disasters in recent memory’, UN warns
The UN says a 'humanitarian travesty' is playing out in Sudan amid international inattention and inaction.
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Ireland PM Leo Varadkar to step down
In a surprise address, Ireland’s Prime Minister Leo Varadkar announced he’s stepping down as the country’s leader.
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UN says e-waste is piling up worldwide as recycling rates remain low
The UN says about 62 million tonnes of e-waste was generated in 2022.
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Israel’s weaponisation of food in Gaza
Israel has been restricting food aid from reaching Gaza since October 7th.
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US sanctions shipping firm accused of links to Iran, Yemen’s Houthis
The measures come as Washington tries to curb the Yemeni group's attacks on Red Sea shipping lanes amid the war on Gaza.
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Indonesia election commission confirms Prabowo Subianto as new president
Former general formally declared the winner of last month's presidential election.
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Pakistan’s Gwadar port attacked, eight armed fighters killed
Security forces fought for two hours before the attackers were killed, at a facility that is a showpiece project.
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Vietnam’s President Vo Van Thuong resigns amid anticorruption campaign
Governing party says that Thuong’s 'shortcomings' had negatively affected the reputation of the party and the state.
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Five key takeaways from cricket’s Pakistan Super League 2024
From Azam's and Rizwan's scoring sprees to smoking up the dressing room, here are some key storylines from PSL 9.
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Ahead of congressional hearing, US worried over Pakistan ‘electoral abuse’
Donald Lu, a senior State Department official, made the comments in written testimony.
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‘Rendered invisible’: A wave of anti-Arab violence tests US hate crime laws
More awareness, data and law enforcement commitment needed to combat surge in hate, experts say.
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Gaza ceasefire talks: What are Israel and Hamas saying?
While Hamas is pushing for permanent ceasefire, Israel still plans to invade Rafah amid mounting international pressure.
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Russia warns US against using SpaceX for spying
Russia says plans by US intelligence to use SpaceX to build spy satellites causes risks for space security.
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What you need to know about Senegal’s delayed election
Senegal’s delayed election is due to go ahead this weekend. Here’s what you need to know.
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Former Trump official calls Gaza’s waterfront property ‘very valuable’
Jared Kushner has said waterfront property in Gaza could be “very valuable".
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French regulator hits Google with $272m fine over media licensing deal
French Competition Authority says tech giant fails to respect commitments and negotiate in 'good faith' with publishers.
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Ex-Brazil footballer Dani Alves granted $1.1m bail after rape conviction
The former Brazilian international player was convicted in February and sentenced to 4.5 years in prison.
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Foreign investors on alert as Senegal nears election marred by uncertainty
Investors in wait-and-see mode as key opposition leaders have pledged economic changes if voted into power.
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Dutch court ruling considers national airline guilty of greenwashing
KLM found to have used ‘misleading and therefore illegal’ adverts to bolster green credentials.
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Two Pakistani women get death sentence for ‘blasphemy’ murder of teacher
Women aged 23 and 24 sentenced to death while a minor is jailed for life for the 2022 killing of a young teacher.
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