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Myanmar military extends state of emergency for another six months
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
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
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
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?
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
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
“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
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?
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
The US president says he 'may or may not' exclude oil imports from tariffs.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,072
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’
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
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
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.
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A ray of sunshine for Myanmar’s wounded rebels as civil war rages
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
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?
As Big Tech embraces US President Donald Trump, Democrats have to reconfigure their role.
Syria’s new transition as al-Sharaa is named President
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?
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
Senators grill Trump nominee to lead intelligence community over support for Edward Snowden, meeting with al-Assad.