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Houthis threaten more attacks against Western warships

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/31/2024 - 11:12
Unbowed after joint US-UK attacks on Yemen, the Iran-backed group warns of continued attacks in Red Sea.

Thai court rules MFP bid to reform lese majeste law violates constitution

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/31/2024 - 11:07
Constitutional Court says party proposal to amend royal defamation law amounted to attempt to 'overthrow the monarchy'.

Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 117

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/31/2024 - 10:05
Israel confirms flooding tunnels with seawater, the UN rallies to resume UNRWA funding.

Russian rock band critical of Ukraine war faces deportation from Thailand

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/31/2024 - 09:48
Bi-2 members, held for performing without permits, have criticised Russia's invasion of Ukraine and President Putin.

Why did South Africa’s ruling ANC suspend ex-President Jacob Zuma?

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/31/2024 - 09:32
It’s the latest move in the ongoing feud between Jacob Zuma and current President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Kataib Hezbollah announces halt of attacks on US forces

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/31/2024 - 09:13
Iraq-based group seeks to de-escalate as Washington mulls response to deadly Jordan strike.

How escalating Red Sea crisis poses billions of dollars of risk for India

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/31/2024 - 08:15
Houthi attacks on the Red Sea have forced shippers to avoid one of the world’s most crucial trade routes.

More school closures predicted for London

Education - Wed, 01/31/2024 - 07:21
The demand for school places is decreasing across the capital as birth rates plummet.

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan, wife sentenced to 14 years in state gifts case

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/31/2024 - 06:34
Verdict comes a day after another court convicted Khan of leaking state secrets and gave him a 10-year prison sentence.

Myanmar’s NUG says anti-coup forces ‘edging closer’ to defeating generals

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/31/2024 - 06:03
Three years after 2021 coup, the resistance says it is gaining strength and taking territory from the military.

Hate crime tracker Hindutva Watch blocked in India ahead of national vote

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/31/2024 - 05:19
Days after its X account was blocked, Indians can no longer access the US-based website, which tracks hate crimes.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 707

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/31/2024 - 03:56
As the war enters its 707th day, these are the main developments.

‘Slank U’: Indonesian presidential candidates try to harness power of music

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/31/2024 - 02:36
Hugely-popular band Slank have endorsed presidential candidate Ganjar Pranowo but fans could be more fickle.

Two-child benefit cap: ‘Every month is a struggle’

Education - Wed, 01/31/2024 - 01:05
Half a million households are now affected by either the two-child limit, the benefit cap or both.

Malaysia prepares for ‘hands-on’ king as Johor Sultan takes the throne

Around The Globe - Wed, 01/31/2024 - 00:54
Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar will be installed as the country's 17th king under a unique rotational monarchy.

South Korea’s stunning comeback breaks Saudi Arabian hearts

Around The Globe - Tue, 01/30/2024 - 23:00
Saudi Arabia dominated for much of the last 16 Asian Cup clash but South Korea emerged victorious on penalties.

‘Frog being boiled’: US troop deaths in Jordan incite Republican Iran hawks

Around The Globe - Tue, 01/30/2024 - 22:44
Political rhetoric heats up as Biden says he has decided response to deadly drone strike blamed on Iran-aligned group.

South Korea beat Saudi Arabia on penalties to reach Asian Cup last eight

Around The Globe - Tue, 01/30/2024 - 22:05
South Korea and Australia will now go head-to-head in the quarterfinals on Friday.

What’s behind the renewed violence on South Sudan’s border with Sudan? 

Around The Globe - Tue, 01/30/2024 - 21:57
More than 50 people were killed in the violence along the border between Sudan and South Sudan.

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