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Why is an Indian state punishing live-in relationships?
Couples must register with the government, or risk going to jail. That's in a law that is also worrying India's Muslims.
‘God of war’: Russian Orthodox Church stands by Putin, but at what cost?
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church is the president's spiritual leader, but he risks losing global clout.
In Tunisia, the families of El Hancha’s disappeared fight to find them
They have vowed to continue their fight till they find out what happened to their disappeared loved ones.
Israeli bombs target Gaza’s overcrowded Rafah
More than half of Gaza's people have packed into the city as Israel threatens to expand its ground offensive there.
Russia and Ukraine exchange 100 prisoners each after UAE mediation
President Zelenskyy says a total of 3,135 Ukrainians were freed from Russian captivity and hopes exchanges continue.
At least five killed in protest over mosque demolition in north Indian town
Authorities in Uttarakhand state's Haldwani bulldoze mosque and religious school, triggering anger among the residents.
Police educational visits to schools to be axed
The Welsh government says it will stop funding the £2m a year scheme to focus on frontline services.
Israel ramps up deadly attacks on Gaza’s Rafah despite US, UN warnings
US tells Israel it won't support 'unplanned' Rafah offensive as President Biden calls Gaza attacks 'over the top'.
Aid groups sound alarm over escalating DR Congo violence
Escalating violence in eastern DRC has displaced at least 150,000 people, more than half of them children.
What did Vladimir Putin say to Tucker Carlson? Five key takeaways
Bill Clinton flip-flopping, releasing detained US journalist and US military aid to Ukraine were all on the agenda.
UAE in talks to develop $22bn beach land in Egypt
Such a major agreement could boost the Egyptian economy, which is facing a dire foreign exchange crisis.
As early results come in, could Pakistan election spring a surprise?
As I reported from across Lahore on election day, one thing became clear: It's a closer contest than many had predicted.
Biden refers to Egypt’s Sisi as ‘president of Mexico’
US President Joe Biden accidentally referred to Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi as the “president of Mexico”.
Watching the Watchdogs: Israel’s legacy of media deception stumbles
Israel's deception campaign against UNRWA does not seem to be working as expected. Why?
Baby boom in gym as newborns watch mums work out
It is a gym with a difference where breaks are to change nappies, not to have a drink of water.
OpenAI’s Sam Altman seeking trillions to fund chips for AI, report says
Altman has discussed 'wildly ambitious' plans with investors, including the United Arab Emirates government, WSJ says.
Indonesian elections 2024: All you need to know
The people of the world's third-largest democracy will go to the polls on Feb 14 in a highly complex single-day election
Malaysia’s top court rules some Islamic laws in Kelantan unconstitutional
Majority ruling could have major legal implications in multiethnic country that operates a dual judicial system.
‘How the hell dare he’: Biden angrily defends memory after alleged lapses
US president says his memory is 'fine' after special counsel report says he could not recall the year his son died.
In Tucker Carlson interview, Putin says Russia can’t be defeated in Ukraine
Russian leader says deal to release Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich possible after 'reciprocal steps'.