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From placards to guns: Myanmar’s democracy protesters battle junta
The coup launched three years ago was supposed to put control of Myanmar firmly back in the hands of the military after a 10-year experiment with democracy.
South Africa evacuates tiny coastal villages near Cape Town due to flames
The fires began Monday and were fueled by the hot, dry weather and strong coastal winds.
President Emmanuel Macron launches special French programme for Indian students
The French government, as an incentive to Indian students pursuing a master's degree, will be offering a 5-year short-stay Schengen visa for alumni.
Israel undercover agents kill 3 Palestinians in West Bank hospital
The army said troops "neutralised" the men who were hiding in the hospital in the north of the occupied West Bank.
Cypher case: Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan sentenced to 10 years jail
The case centres around how the pair handled a so-called "cypher" sent by Pakistan's ambassador to the US that alleged plotting to turf Khan from office in 2022.
Punjab man guilty of fatal car crash in Canada deported to India
Bipinjot Gill, who arrived in Canada in 2016 on a student visa, sped through a red light in Calgary on May 18, 2019, killing Uzma Afzal, 31, and her mother, Bilquees Begum, 65, on the spot
US condemns Israeli ministers’ call for ‘recolonization of Gaza’
So far, at least 26,637 people have been killed and 65,387 wounded in Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 7.
Maldives Opp. Party to move No Confidence Motion against Prez Muizzu
The Opposition parties have hit out at the President for his pro-China position after a Chinese spy ship was granted permission by the government to dock in Male.
Vladimir Putin formally registered as presidential candidate
Putin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, told Russian media on Monday the longtime leader would not take part in pre-election debates.
54 killed in clashes in Abyei area claimed by Sudan, South Sudan
The attacks follow clashes in November last year that killed 32 people, including a UN peacekeeper.
Iranian foreign minister says ‘3rd countries’ supporting terrorism along border with…
He also said that Iran and Pakistan have agreed to take further actions as soon as possible when it comes to border security and fighting terrorism, besides expanding trade and economic cooperation.
Haitian judge seeks to interview widow of slain president in leaked arrest warrant
The one-page warrant contains little detail except to say that authorities are seeking to interview Martine Moïse about the case.
AI companies will need to start reporting their safety tests to the US government
The software companies are committed to a set of categories for the safety tests, but companies do not yet have to comply with a common standard on the tests.
Strategic Importance of LAKSHADWEEP in the Indo-Pacific region
Reviewing the Maldivian misadventures, our Defence expert veteran *Maj. Gen. (R) C P Singh underlines the strategic importance of Lakshadweep Islands for Indo-Pacific region more than a tourism opportunity
Jannik Sinner rallies from two sets down to beat Daniil Medvedev in fina
Sinner only dropped one set through six rounds, in a third-set tiebreaker against Djokovic, until his five-set comeback win against Medvedev.
South Korea says North Korea fired several cruise missiles
The launches followed a separate round of North Korean cruise missile tests last week and a Jan. 14 test-firing of the country’s first solid-fuel intermediate-range ballistic missile.
Nine Pakistani labourers shot dead in Iran
Nine Pakistani workers were gunned down and three others were injured by unidentified attackers who opened indiscriminate fire on them in Iran's Sistan-Baluchestan province near the border on Saturday.
‘Intensive battles’ continue in Gaza as UN chief calls on donors to maintain aid
As heavy fighting sent more people fleeing south towards the Egyptian border, the row over the UNRWA aid agency for Palestinian refugees deepened.
Thailand and China sign mutual visa exemption
The deal inked by Thai foreign minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi allows people from the two nations to travel to one anothers' country visa-free from March 1.
Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger quit West African bloc ECOWAS
Leaving the Economic Community of West African States could make trade more difficult for the three land-locked nations, making goods more expensive.