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‘I no longer have a country’: Antiwar Russians who fled unlikely to return
Huge waves of Russians left after the Ukraine war began. Many still feel a sense of guilt over the conflict.
Iran and Pakistan rebuilding diplomatic ties following tit-for-tat strikes
Islamabad and Tehran's detente should help soothe some concerns of regional escalation from the war in Gaza.
Resolving the Baloch issue is in Pakistan’s political and economic interest
Treating what is going in the province of Balochistan as a security matter only is the wrong approach.
Dozens arrested in Ecuador over hospital takeover attempt
Police in Ecuador have arrested dozens of suspected gang members over an alleged attempt to take over a hospital.
Boakai sworn in as new Liberia president after victory over Weah
The new president is expected to tackle poverty and corruption that flourished under his predecessor, George Weah.
‘Let’s talk about it’: EU’s Borrell presses Israel on two-state solution
EU foreign policy chief says Israel's plan to destroy Hamas in Gaza is not working as bloc's foreign ministers meet.
India’s Modi opens controversial Hindu temple in Ayodhya
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says the opening of the temple heralds a 'new era' for India.
How Israel has repeatedly rejected Hamas truce offers
On Sunday, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu turned down a Hamas offer to end the war. It's only the latest such instance.
Gaza and Germany’s departure from reason
In an open letter, 300 scholars from across the world condemn Germany's complicity in Israel's genocide.
Japan hopes to restore power to ‘Moon Sniper’
Space agency JAXA says its vessel could be revived thanks to an early shutdown, noting it has 'lots' of data.
Sony scraps merger with India’s Zee
The collapse blows the chance for both firms to better compete with international streaming rivals.
India’s Modi opens Ram temple built on site of demolished mosque in Ayodhya
Temple consecration marks unofficial start to Hindu nationalist leader's re-election campaign in polls later this year.
Babri mosque to Ram temple: A timeline from 1528 to 2024
Ram temple is inaugurated in Ayodhya 32 years after a Hindu nationalist mob demolished the Mughal era Babri mosque.
Spain’s Housing Battles: A pensioner-turned-activist fights evictions
Under threat of eviction, Antonio emerges from his quiet retirement to fight for housing rights in Spain.
Russia hands down criminal charges following rare large protest
Activists in Bashkortostan face 15 years in prison on charges of organising 'mass riots', assaulting public officials.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 108
Netanyahu rejects a deal with Hamas to end the war while diplomatic efforts continue amid Israeli bombing of Gaza.
Why is India’s Ram temple in Ayodhya controversial?
The BJP's Prime Minister Modi will be opening the temple on Monday, three years after laying its first stone.
Landslide buries 47 people in China’s southwestern Yunnan province
Rescue efforts under way in mountainous area of southwestern China after pre-dawn disaster.
Netanyahu rejects Hamas deal to end war, release captives
Israeli leader says soldiers will have “fallen in vain” if he accept Palestinian group's terms to end the war.
‘Might get worse’: As Modi unveils Ram temple, Indian Muslims fear future
As a celebratory atmosphere envelops much of India, many among its 200 million Muslims wonder what’s next for them.