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IsÂrael’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 166
The WHO says increasing numbers of Gaza children are on the 'brink of death' from acute hunger as UK sends more aid.
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Record number of people executed for drug offences in 2023
In its annual report, Harm Reduction International says at least 467 drug-related executions took place last year.
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Papua New Guinea floods, landslides leave at least 23 dead
Mountain and coastal provinces were flooded, with one coastal village considering relocating due to rising sea levels.
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In Indonesia and Malaysia, boycotts hammer McDonald’s, Starbucks
Boycotts over the Gaza war are hitting big brands in Southeast Asia despite local owners denying links to Israel.
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North Korea claims progress in development of hypersonic missile
The country is stepping up its development of more technologically-advanced weaponry capable of striking further afield.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 755
As the war enters its 755th day, these are the main developments.
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US appeals court blocks Texas from arresting and deporting migrants
Strict law enabling authorities to arrest migrants put on hold hours after Supreme Court allowed it to enter into force.
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Pro-Israel online influencing operation has been targeting UNRWA: Report
A new report says a network of fake accounts across multiple platforms has been promoting Israeli attacks on UN agency.
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Pro-Israel online influencing operation has been targeting UNRWA: Report
A new report says a network of fake accounts across multiple platforms has been promoting Israeli attacks on UN agency.
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Far-right Austrian nationalist Martin Sellner banned from entering Germany
Sellner is known for his talk about 'remigration' at a recent meeting of nationalist populists in Europe.
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Far-right Austrian nationalist Martin Sellner banned from entering Germany
Sellner is known for his talk about 'remigration' at a recent meeting of nationalist populists in Europe.
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How can Israel’s war on Gaza be allowed to continue?
Starvation and disease pose imminent dangers.
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How can Israel’s war on Gaza be allowed to continue?
Starvation and disease pose imminent dangers.
Categories: South Asia
Trump adviser Peter Navarro starts prison term for contempt of US Congress
Navarro is the first senior Trump official to be imprisoned for acts related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
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Trump adviser Peter Navarro starts prison term for contempt of US Congress
Navarro is the first senior Trump official to be imprisoned for acts related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
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Libya-Tunisia border crossing closed following clashes
Closure comes as Libya says 'outlaws' attacked the Ras Jedir border crossing.
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Navarro becomes the first ex-Trump adviser to report to prison
Former White House official Peter Navarro has become the first of Donald Trump’s advisers to report to prison.
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Russia says it will evacuate children from Belgorod after Ukraine shelling
The Kremlin says it aims to create a buffer zone to protect civilians against long-range strikes and cross-border raids.
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IOC calls Russia’s Friendship Games ‘violation’ of Olympic Charter
The Olympic Committee has called on countries to avoid the games, set to launch weeks after the summer Paris Olympics.
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First 100 days: Milei falters on shock therapy for Argentina’s economy
Milei is struggling to overcome hostile lawmakers to enact his radical austerity agenda even as social tensions rise.
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