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India’s electoral bonds laundry: ‘Corrupt’ firms paid parties, got cleansed
From PM Modi's BJP to the opposition Trinamool Congress, parties gained from donations that activists say were dubious.
Categories: South Asia
Tonga ministers quit amid standoff with powerful monarch
Crisis erupted last month after King Tupou VI abruptly withdrew 'confidence and consent' for three ministries.
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Majority in Southeast Asia would choose China over US, survey suggests
Survey by Singapore-based think tank points to Beijing’s growing influence in the region.
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‘Not good enough’: Australian PM slams explanation for aid workers’ killing
Australian leader says he demanded 'full accountability' for Australian's killing in call with Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Media feel pressure to tell ‘positive’ China story as party tightens grip
State-linked Sixth Tone news outlet, known for its coverage of socioeconomic issues, comes under scrutiny.
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Taiwan says 1,000 injured in earthquake, rescue efforts focus on Hualien
The quake struck on Wednesday morning and was the strongest to hit the island in 25 years.
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NASA names firms to develop rover for first crewed Moon mission since 1972
US space agency picks Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost and Venturi Astrolab to create designs for lunar rover.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 770
As the war enters its 770th day, these are the main developments.
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Gaza ceasefire talks stall as Israel and Hamas dig in
Qatar says the major sticking points remain the same as behind-the-scenes talks attempt to secure a truce in Gaza.
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US prosecutors spar with judge over order in Trump classified document case
Special Counsel Jack Smith has questioned whether an order to provide jury instructions may 'distort' an eventual trial.
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Turkey’s election authority reinstates pro-Kurdish mayoral election winner
Election authority reverses ejection of Kurdish winner of mayoral race in city of Van in eastern Turkey.
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Taiwan earthquake aftershock concerns
Residents fear aftershocks first night after 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan
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Colombia and Panama failing to protect migrants in Darien Gap: HRW
Human Rights Watch has urged the two countries to ensure the safety of people crossing the dangerous migration route.
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Botswana threatens to send 20,000 elephants to Germany
President Mokgweetsi Masisi offers to send the animals as a 'gift' to Berlin amid a dispute over hunting trophies.
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Wisconsin is latest US state to send ‘uncommitted’ message to Biden on Gaza
More than 47,800 people cast 'uninstructed' votes in state primary, in latest stop of national protest movement.
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Protests called as Georgia revives controversial ‘foreign agents’ law
Governing party hopes to pass legislation, dropped last year amid mass demonstrations, before October elections.
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WCK aid worker killings are a ‘message to the world’
Stop arming Israel, says Rafah hospital director in response to killing of WCK aid workers.
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Pakistan’s PTI slams poll body after Senate election delayed in a province
Election for seats from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa delayed by the election commission after row over reserved seats.
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Slovakia: The Return of Fico
People & Power examines what Robert Fico's return as Slovakia’s PM means for human rights and the Ukraine war.
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Nuclear energy cannot lead the global energy transition
With nuclear energy, when things go wrong, they go very, very wrong.
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