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Taiwan left with 12 allies as Nauru shifts diplomatic ties to Beijing
Taipei calls move China’s ‘retaliation against our democratic elections’
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Qatar pauses Red Sea tankers after Western strikes on Houthis
QatarEnergy halts Red Sea tanker routes due to US-led strikes on Yemen's Houthi militants, disrupting global commerce
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Iceland volcano recedes after 'black day' of town fires
It was second eruption on peninsula of Reykjanes in four weeks and fifth since 2021
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Gaza war rages on 100th day
Diseases spreading with 'the clock ticking fast towards famine', says UNRWA head
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India's protest on UK diplomat's AJK visit rejected
Tehreek-e-Kashmir UK leader Fahim Kayani urges international community to visit AJK as Pakistan has nothing to hide
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Are social media platforms ready to counter misinformation?
Voters in Pakistan, Indonesia, India and other countries go to polls in 2024
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Israel kills more than 100 people in overnight attacks on Gaza Strip
Israel’s war on blockaded Palestinian enclave enters 100th day
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Maldives tells India to withdraw troops by March as row deepens
'We may be small, but that doesn't give you the license to bully us,' says Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu
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Biden: US delivered private message to Iran about Houthi attacks
US delivers message to Iran on Houthi attacks in Red Sea; Houthi threatens 'strong response' after US Yemen strike
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India protests UK diplomat's visit to AJK
India says British diplomat's visit to AJK is an infringement on its 'sovereignty and territorial integrity'
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'No one will stop us': Israel pushes ahead with Gaza offensive
Israeli air strike on house sheltering two displaced families kills 10 people
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Denmark awaits new king, as Queen Margrethe to bow out
Historic succession of throne in Denmark
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Taiwan vote results won’t impede China’s inevitable reunification: Beijing
Spokesperson says Democratic Progressive Party can’t represent mainstream public opinion on island
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Taiwan gives ruling party third presidential term
DPP candidate Lai Ching-te wins presidency giving the ruling party an unprecedented third term
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Ukraine attacked overnight by 40 Russian missiles, drones, air force says
Ukraine suffers a large Russian missile attack; air defenses down only a small proportion
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Israel presses on with Gaza offensive approaching 100 days of war
Continued Israeli bombardment with airstrikes in Rafah; ceasefire calls, international outcry over civilian casualties
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Scientists assert 'alien mummies' in Peru are really dolls made from Earthly bones
Two figurines turned up in Lima airport offices of courier DHL in cardboard box
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Yemen's enigmatic Houthi leader is fierce battlefield commander
Houthis said they would hit back after U.S. and British warplanes, ships and submarines
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Blizzard strikes US Midwest, cancelling flights and disrupting presidential campaign
Airlines delayed more than 7,600 flights across the U.S. on Friday
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US carries out new strike in Yemen after Biden vows to keep pressure on
Latest strike targets radar station, Houthis vow retaliation
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Massive protests break out in Yemen after US-UK attacks
US and Britain carried out dozens of air strikes on Houthi military targets overnight
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Modi on 11-day fast ahead of Ram Mandir opening
Temple is built on grounds where a centuries-old mosque, Babri Masjid, once stood before it was torn down by zealots
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Russia's Medvedev warns of nuclear response if Ukraine hits missile launch sites
Risk of nuclear escalation has hung over since Russia sent troops into its neighbour in Feb 2022
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Britain to hike funds for Ukraine to buy drones, Sunak visits Kyiv
London has been one of Kyiv's staunchest supporters since Russia's invasion
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WHO sees 'incredibly low' Covid, flu vaccination rates as cases surge
In Europe, flu is circulating at higher rate than Covid
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Israel rejects genocide charges, tells World Court it must defend itself
Urges ICJ to reject South Africa's request to order halt in Gaza offensive
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US, UK air strikes pound Yemen as Mideast conflict spreads
Strikes target airbase, airports and military camp
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Chinese official lauds US cooperation, walks back 'wolf warrior' talk
China denies reshaping global order, seeks US cooperation, emphasises peace, and global collaboration
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Hundreds dead as Congo River basin submerged by generational floods
Poor urban planning, weak infrastructure have made some African countries vulnerable to flash floods
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Ecuador battles drug gangs behind surge of violence
Unrest appears to be in response to President Daniel Noboa's efforts to tackle cocaine trafficking
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Maldives upgrades ties with China amid pivot from India
By upgrading ties with Maldives, China is setting stage for further investment in region
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Top UN court opens hearings in Gaza genocide case against Israel
Israeli strikes intensify in Gaza, Arab states warn against any re-occupation of Gaza
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Senator Sania Nishtar to head vaccine alliance
Senator Sania Nishtar will be the first female CEO of Gavi vaccine alliance, will take over on March 18
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China, Maldives upgrade ties as presidents hold talks
The two heads of state announce the elevation of bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership
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Gunmen in Ecuador storm TV studio in wave of violence
Violence erupts in Ecuador; president labels 22 gangs as terrorists, state of emergency declared
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Blinken tells Abbas US backs 'tangible steps' for Palestinian state
Gaza health ministry reports 147 deaths over past 24 hours; death toll at 23,357 now
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Boeing CEO admits error, says mid-air blowout 'can never happen again'
Two US carriers with grounded planes find loose parts on similar aircraft, raising fears of recurring incident
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Storms envelop much of US, bringing heavy snow, rains, tornadoes
High winds and tornadoes batter South; three deaths reported
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Indian AI startup CEO arrested after body of 4-year-old son found in luggage
Suchana Seth was detained after body was found in her luggage, says police
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Pakistan hosts trade conference in Cairo to strengthen ties with Egypt
The first-ever event with over 100 Pakistani companies commenced from Tuesday
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Three killed in explosion in Afghanistan capital
Local official says four others injured; no group has claimed responsibility for Kabul attack
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2023 was world's hottest year on record, EU scientists confirm
0.17°C hotter than the previous hottest year, highest CO2 levels on record; urgent calls for emission reduction
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Gabriel Attal becomes France's youngest prime minister as Macron seeks reset
French President Macron appoints Education Minister Gabriel Attal, 34, as prime minister, signaling political refresh
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Blinken carries Arab message to Israel: keep hope of Palestinian state alive
Gaza health system collapsing as hospitals at risk of closure amid rising casualties and deepening humanitarian crisis
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South Korea passes bill to ban consumption of dog meat
New law bans breeding, butchering, distributing and selling of dogs for meat
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Top US diplomat to meet Israeli PM as fears of escalation rise
Palestinian death toll at 23,084; Israel continues to face stiff resistance
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Biden denounces 'poison' of white supremacy in South Carolina Black church
Biden described Trump as a threat to democracy
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US says Bangladesh elections were not free and fair
Main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) boycott vote and turnout is low
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China moves to derive protein from coal to meet animal feed demand
Scientists have initiated demonstrations at industrial-scale to create protein using methanol derived from coal
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Western allies seek rapid end to Gaza war as Israel presses on
G7 seeks swift exit from Gaza military phase, Blinken in Middle East for peace efforts amid rising tensions