Iran war live: Tehran says US must ensure Israel ends attacks on Lebanon
Iranian deputy foreign minister says Iran ‘ready to move forward’ on diplomacy with US, but war must end on all fronts.
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In pictures: Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies at age 47
Thailand's royal household has announced the death of Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the eldest daughter of King Vajiralongkorn, at the age of 47. She had been in...
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The unknown man in my mother’s coffin: A year after Air India crash, families still waiting for answers
Miten Patel remembers the day hospital staff in Ahmedabad drew two vials of his blood to help identify his parents. He had landed in the...
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Vincent’s parents ‘never say he’s good enough’ – so he turned to a middle-aged couple online
During mealtimes, Vincent Zhang, a tech worker in Shanghai, has a habit of whipping out his phone to check on his "virtual parents": a middle-aged...
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Trump hardens tone against Iran, says ‘may keep going’ with strikes
US president claims Iran is ‘completely defeated’ and renews threats to bomb the country’s civilian infrastructure.
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The Light Within | Ep 5 – El Salvador
In a Salvadoran prison, young women from rival gangs learn to co-exist and prepare for life beyond penitentiary walls.
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Mass shooting with at least 10 attackers in Johannesburg
A manhunt is underway for at least 10 suspects in a mass shooting that left 12 people dead near Johannesburg.
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LIVE: Portugal vs Nigeria – World Cup 2026 international friendly
Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream of the World Cup warm-up.
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US inflation hits new three-year high amid energy price surge
US markets stumbled as inflation data sparked fears of interest rate rises in the coming months.
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Is Fortress Europe becoming more strict?
The new EU’s Pact on Migration and Asylum is the most sweeping overhaul of European asylum law in decades.
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UK PM Starmer slams ‘unjustified’ anti-immigration violence in Belfast
Anti-immigrant violence swept through Belfast, with homes and vehicles torched following a knife attack.
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US military chief Hegseth warns Cuba against acquiring military arms
Hegseth’s visit to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, comes as the Trump administration increases pressure against Cuba’s government.
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Trump warns of more attacks on Iran after US Apache helicopter downing
Trump warns of more attacks on Iran after US Apache helicopter downing
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After a Democrat standoff, Trump signs $70bn immigration enforcement bill
Immigrant advocates warn the funding bill offers few guardrails for ICE and CBP amid Trump’s mass deportation campaign.
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Japan’s Security Focus Shift
China’s reach is extending beyond the First Island Chain. Japan is taking note.
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Lee Jae-myung’s First Year Successes Put South Korea on the Path to Tangible Results
Last year, Lee stated in his inauguration speech that pragmatism and the national interest were the guiding principles of his presidency.
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What the Banning of the JAAC Reveals About Power in Azad Kashmir
The ban may remove JAAC from the formal political arena, but it cannot remove the grievances that brought it into existence.
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Central Asia’s Water Crisis is Becoming a Regional Economic Risk
Climate stress, shrinking glaciers, and fragmented governance are pushing the region toward a new era of systemic vulnerability.
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When Work Moves Without Workers: Nepal and Asia’s New Mobility Frontier
Across Asia, governments are experimenting with policies designed to capitalize on the rapid expansion of remote work.
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At Least 32 Dead After Earthquake Hits Southern Philippines, Authorities Say
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has stated that “the national government is moving and we will not leave Mindanao behind.”
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Afghanistan’s Women: Erased
An entire generation of Afghan girls have had their aspirations suspended by policies systematically excluding them from education and public life.
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Brunei’s Sultan Reshuffles Cabinet, Appointing His Son as Foreign Minister
The elevation of three of Hassanal Bolkiah’s sons suggest that key posts are increasingly being concentrated within the direct line of succession.
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Is VinFast’s Costly EV Gambit Coming to an End?
Despite its vaunting ambitions and rapid expansion, the upstart automaker has yet to prove it can compete beyond the Vietnamese market.
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How Kazakhstan Uses the Stalling Board of Peace
Despite opting out of contributing the $1 billion fee required to become a permanent member of Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, Kazakhstan...
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