Armenian Apostolic Church leader faces trial as feud with PM deepens
Catholicos Karekin II and six other clerics are accused of failing to reinstate a bishop who was defrocked.
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Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan sign joint defence pact
The Saudi crown prince, Turkish president and Pakistani prime minister have signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca.
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UN chief condemns both Ukraine and Russia amid escalation in war
UN chief Guterres calls for de-escalation and a ceasefire as Russia-Ukraine attacks intensify.
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Iran’s grip on trade is a potent weapon, but it has an expiry date
Iran can exploit dependence on Hormuz today, but prolonged disruption will erode that leverage
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Argentina and Mexico join Africa in backing FIFA’s Infantino: What to know
How does FIFA presidency stand? Norway wants resignation, but Argentina and Mexico join Africa in Gianni Infantino camp.
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First school for robots opens in China
"Our main goal is to empower robots' brains." China has launched its first robot school.
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Cricket’s Shakib, an Hasina ally, will face trial in Bangladesh if secure
Sheikh ⁠Hasina ally Shakib Al Hasan will face Bangladesh trial if safety assured, with Cricket World Cup return eyed.
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Northern Ethiopia’s shifting alliances explained
The TPLF, Fano militias and Eritrea are redrawing the battle lines in Ethiopia’s north.
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Trump says war ‘can’t go much longer’ – what’s the latest on talks?
Reports suggest that Tehran is discussing a bill barring US and Israeli vessels from passing the Strait of Hormuz.
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Houthi attacks on gov’t forces hint that a major battle in Yemen is brewing
Houthis' expansion of cross-border attacks means an even bloodier war may be imminent, analysts say.
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Saudi ⁠Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye sign defence deal amid regional turmoil
The agreement states that an ⁠attack on any one of the ⁠three countries is an ⁠attack against them all.
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Why Trump is caught in an ‘escalation trap’ with Iran
University of Chicago Professor Robert Pape explains why US President Trump is caught in an ‘escalation trap’ with Iran.
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Houthi strikes in Yemen as Saudi Arabia braces for attacks: What we know
Tensions between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia have increased since the US-Israel war on Iran began.
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Central Europe sees record temperatures as heatwave continues
Record-breaking temperatures in Slovakia and Austria as Italy places all of its 27 major cities on highest heat alert.
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Saudi Pro League’s England international Toney charged with assault
Ivan Toney charged for an assault that allegedly ​took place on December 6 last year in United Kingdom.
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‘De-escalation’: Europe hesitates as US pushes for Hormuz naval mission
The UK and France are not seeking confrontation with Iran in the US-Israeli war Europe largely rejected, say analysts.
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Several killed after student opens fire inside Thailand school
At least eight people were killed and 15 others injured after a student opened fire inside a school in Thailand.
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The other classroom: Returning to sacred knowledge
Why doctors, lawyers and other professionals are turning to Darul Qasim in Chicago to rediscover Islamic scholarship.
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Africa backs Infantino as CAF unanimously votes in FIFA president’s favour
CAF president Patrice Motsepe calls for good governance, as Africa throws weight behind FIFA's Gianni Infantino.
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Earthquake strikes as doctors perform surgery
A viral video shows medical staff protecting a patient as an earthquake struck Japan during surgery.
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‘Still searching for truth’: Daughter of Sikh activist killed 30 years ago
India activist Jaswant Singh Khalra's daughter Navkiran talks about slain father's legacy, which inspired a recent film.
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Bodies of climbers killed in avalanche retrieved from Broad Peak
A search team has retrieved the remains of renowned climber Nirmal Purja and several members of his team.
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Mexico deploys troops to secure avocado region after US halts imports
Mexico deployed more than 1,500 troops to its main avocado-producing state after the US suspended export inspections.
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Record-high heat soars through South Korea
A record-high heatwave is sweeping through the Korean Peninsula, sending temperatures skyrocketing, reaching 42.5C.
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Turkiye’s Erdogan visits Saudi Arabia: What to expect
Erdogan will meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif, his office says.
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