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Taiwan president says defence spending boost aims to ‘deter war’
China condemns Lai's speech, saying it 'disregards facts, distorts the truth, misleads the public'.
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Who is Navi Pillay, winner of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize?
The 85-year-old South African judge has spent decades fighting apartheid and genocide.
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‘Indentured servants’: US green card move will hit thousands of IT workers
The US is suspending top tech firms, including Microsoft, from a key programme to sponsor foreign workers’ green cards.
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Why has Iraq decided to ban online map service Waze?
Iraq plans to ban Waze, citing Israeli origins, and suggests alternatives like Google Maps or local app in development.
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How October 7 changed Lebanon and Hezbollah’s political reality
Analysts say Hezbollah's decision on October 8 to join a 'war of support' for Gaza changed Lebanon's political reality.
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From Aden to Sanaa, Yemenis struggle to deal with soaring living costs
As fighting intensifies, Yemenis face a deepening economic crisis, with unpaid salaries and rising prices.
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What were Trump operatives doing for pro-Russian politician Dodik in Bosnia?
Reports that Trump aides were paid to advise Bosnian Serb leader ahead of parliamentary election raise alarm.
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King David Hotel bombing to consulate row: A timeline of UK-Israel tension
Israel's order to shut UK's Jerusalem consulate is the latest downturn in a relationship strained since before 1948.
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Italian law to give election winners bonus seats: Why that’s controversial
Critics say the proposed law is undemocratic, potentially granting a winning coalition outsized power in parliament.
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India defends satellite internet approval process after Elon Musk jab
Musk has claimed unnamed entities are blocking Starlink's launch to maintain their monopoly.
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Yemen’s government needs tribes to defeat the Houthis. Will they join?
Yemen's tribes could prove crucial to government's fight against the Houthis, but many may wait before choosing sides.
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Ultra-Orthodox rabbi’s anti-Zionist remarks stir Israel election row
Rabbi Dov Lando's comments expose tensions over Zionism, conscription and Netanyahu's ultra-Orthodox allies.
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US CDC says it’s ‘aware of and closely monitoring’ Russian plague case
The top US public health agency's remarks come as the Trump administration said it’s 'closely' watching the incident.
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Why Flavio Bolsonaro outperformed the polls in Brazil’s election
A late right-wing shift, a banking scandal and economic frustration may be behind Bolsonaro's last-minute gains.
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Yemen’s government is on the attack against the Houthis. What has changed?
Yemeni forces are trying to reverse Houthi gains, aided by heavier air power and renewed international support.
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What new measures is Iran taking to counter US economic pressure?
Iran adopts a new arrangement to tackle economic challenges amid the US-imposed economic war and naval blockades.
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Yemeni gov’t forces aim for Sanaa, but Houthi defeat will be a challenge
Yemeni government forces claim strategic advances near Bab al-Mandeb strait amid a major anti-Houthi offensive.
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US pulls bombers from UK base: Is Iran manoeuvring Trump’s war plans?
The withdrawal means the US lost a convenient launchpad, not its underlying strike capability, said an expert.
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Why is fighting intensifying in Yemen’s Taiz governorate?
Fighting escalates in Taiz governorate as Yemen's government and Houthis battle for control of key strategic locations.
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Gaza voters want jobs and security as Palestinian elections approach
Ahead of first Palestinian national elections in 20 years, people in Gaza hope to rebuild after Israeli destruction.