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Myanmar military extends state of emergency for another six months

Around The Globe - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 09:09
The declaration is widely anticipated to be the last before the military holds long-delayed national polls this year.

Three million Hindus take ‘holy dip’ a day after fatal crowd crush

Around The Globe - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 08:55
The Kumbh Mela attracts tens of millions of Hindu faithful every 12 years to the northern city of Prayagraj.

Thousands call for impeachment of Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte

Around The Globe - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 08:43
Daughter of former president faces three impeachment complaints over alleged misuse of millions in public funds.

Pakistan sacks, blacklists dozens of officials after Mediterranean deaths

Around The Globe - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 08:26
The crackdown follows recent boat disasters off Greece and Morocco in which dozens of Pakistanis died. Is it enough?

With France’s military influence in Africa gone, can it rely on soft power?

Around The Globe - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 08:25
The French language and a CFA currency tying 14 countries to France's treasury continue to have big effects.

Two Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in occupied West Bank’s Jenin

Around The Globe - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 08:14
At least 19 people have been killed by Israeli forces since it ramped up deadly raids after Gaza ceasefire.

Trump insists Jordan and Egypt will take Palestinians from Gaza

Around The Globe - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 08:06
“They will do it”. US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his proposal to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.

Black boxes recovered from plane in deadly American Airlines crash near DC

Around The Globe - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 07:08
National Transportation Safety Board says it will 'leave no stone unturned' in probe of midair collision.

Guantanamo deportations: What’s Trump’s plan? Why is it controversial?

Around The Globe - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 05:54
The US president wants to send unauthorised immigrants to Guantanamo Bay, a prison notorious for the abuse of inmates.

Trump pledges to go ahead with 25% tariffs on Canada, Mexico from Saturday

Around The Globe - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 05:06
The US president says he 'may or may not' exclude oil imports from tariffs.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,072

Around The Globe - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 04:43
Here are the key developments on the 1,072nd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Singapore’s anti-scam law casts critical eye on ‘benevolent paternalism’

Around The Globe - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 03:43
The city-state has granted authorities powers to freeze bank accounts to protect suspected scam victims from themselves.

For India budget, tightrope walk between creating jobs and gov’t deficit

Around The Globe - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 03:29
Growth is slowing but there is 'no room for fiscal leniency' if India is to meet fiscal deficit targets, economists say.

Nigerian initiative paves way for deaf inclusion in tech

Technology - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 02:24
An estimated nine million Nigerians are deaf or have hearing impairments, and many cope with discrimination that limits their access to education and employment. But one initiative is working to change that — empowering deaf people with tech skills to improve their career prospects. Timothy Obiezu reports from Abuja. Camera: Timothy Obiezu

A ray of sunshine for Myanmar’s wounded rebels as civil war rages

Around The Globe - Fri, 01/31/2025 - 02:01
The Sunshine Care Centre has helped hundreds of badly injured fighters from Myanmar’s civil war recover from injuries.

Brazil’s Lula says any US tariffs would be reciprocated

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/30/2025 - 23:21
The Brazilian leader says he is looking for a relationship based on mutual respect after Trump threatens tariffs.

What is the role for out of power Democrats on Big Tech?

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/30/2025 - 22:46
As Big Tech embraces US President Donald Trump, Democrats have to reconfigure their role.

Syria’s new transition as al-Sharaa is named President

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/30/2025 - 21:47
The Baath party has been dissolved and Ahmed al-Sharaa has been named president for a transitional period in Syria.

What are the risks of violence in the eastern DRC spreading regionally?

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/30/2025 - 21:22
M23 rebels have taken control of Goma, capital of North Kivu province in eastern DRC.

Key takeaways from Tulsi Gabbard’s US Senate confirmation hearing

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/30/2025 - 21:17
Senators grill Trump nominee to lead intelligence community over support for Edward Snowden, meeting with al-Assad.

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