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Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup squad: Shakib named in Shanto-led side

Tue, 05/14/2024 - 09:55
The 37-year-old all-rounder has played 36 matches in all previous editions of the tournament from 2007 to 2022.

Melinda French Gates steps down as Gates Foundation co-chair

Tue, 05/14/2024 - 09:47
French Gates says she will exit with $12.5bn for her own charity work to uplift women and families.

Number of internally displaced people hit new record in 2023: Report

Tue, 05/14/2024 - 09:18
Conflicts in Sudan and Gaza drove millions from their homes in 2023.

Unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir: What’s behind the recent protests?

Tue, 05/14/2024 - 08:38
Why are the residents of Pakistan-administered Kashmir out on the streets and what are their demands?

Paris 2024: China gives table tennis legend Ma another shot at Olympic gold

Tue, 05/14/2024 - 08:36
Ma Long's inclusion in China's table tennis squad gives him a chance to win gold in his fourth consecutive Olympics.

Kazakhstan jails former minister for 24 years over wife’s torture, murder

Tue, 05/14/2024 - 08:20
United Nations says about 400 women die from domestic violence in Kazakhstan each year, but many cases go unreported.

Army officer resigns due to US support for Israel’s war in Gaza

Tue, 05/14/2024 - 08:16
'Shame and guilt' drove Major Harrison Mann to quit in November, but he was 'afraid' of expressing it earlier.

At least 14 killed as billboard collapses in Mumbai during thunderstorm

Tue, 05/14/2024 - 07:18
The billboard collapsed on some houses and a petrol station next to a busy road in the eastern suburb of Ghatkopar.

India election: Will a 45C heatwave affect who voters choose?

Tue, 05/14/2024 - 06:40
Candidates are fainting, voter turnout is lower, and research suggests extreme heat could influence who people choose.

NBA playoffs: Celtics take 3-1 lead, Thunder level series with Mavericks

Tue, 05/14/2024 - 06:25
Celtics surged ahead of the Cavs with a 109-102 win as LeBron James watched on at his old stomping ground.

US’s Blinken arrives in Kyiv in ‘strong signal of reassurance’ for Ukraine

Tue, 05/14/2024 - 05:46
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Kyiv after travelling overnight by train from Poland.

Australian war crimes whistleblower David McBride jailed for six years

Tue, 05/14/2024 - 05:01
Eight years after Australia began investigating war crimes in Afghanistan, a whistleblower is the first to be punished.

New Caledonia: Security forces deployed, curfew imposed amid Noumea unrest

Tue, 05/14/2024 - 04:19
Buildings and cars torched after protest against constitutional amendments descended into unrest

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 810

Tue, 05/14/2024 - 02:07
As the war enters its 810th day, these are the main developments.

NSM-20: ‘Inconsistencies’ plague US assessment on Israel’s Gaza war conduct

Tue, 05/14/2024 - 01:54
Advocates say Biden administration is 'bending over backwards' to avoid saying whether Israel is violating laws of war.

Lawrence Wong set to take centre stage as Singapore’s new prime minister

Tue, 05/14/2024 - 01:06
The 51-year-old will be sworn in as the city-state's fourth leader since 1965 in a ceremony on May 15.

US university ties to weapons contractors under scrutiny amid war in Gaza

Mon, 05/13/2024 - 23:12
Activists are calling attention to historical ties between universities and defence contractors linked to Israel’s war.

Key takeaways as ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen testifies in New York trial

Mon, 05/13/2024 - 21:55
Cohen testifies in former president's hush-money trial about efforts to quash negative stories before 2016 election.

Fury’s father bloodied in clash with Usyk’s entourage

Mon, 05/13/2024 - 21:53
Tyson Fury's and Oleksandr Usyk's entourages clash at media event before Saturday's boxing bout in Saudi Arabia.

How significant is Russia’s new military offensive in northeastern Ukraine?

Mon, 05/13/2024 - 21:17
Troops take control of villages and attack energy facilities in Kharkiv region.

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