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Russia
Russians risk reprisals to visit Navalny grave on death anniversary
Russia has still not fully explained circumstances of opposition leader’s death, saying he died during a walk in yard of Arctic penal colony.
17 Feb 2025 - 5:48AM
Asia travel
TikTok influencer mums praise Saudi Arabia, accused of human rights abuses
15 Feb 2025 - 5:15PM
Myanmar
Myanmar junta criticises Argentina arrest warrant
15 Feb 2025 - 4:00PM
US-China relations
Quiet clash over Afghanistan may presage more US-China tensions at UN
Beijing has shown interest in initiating and guiding UN resolutions and mandates concerning Kabul, which Washington opposes.
15 Feb 2025 - 7:26AM
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Brics
Brics summit to tackle AI governance, global health and financial reform: Brazil
Note from bloc’s chair this year reflects plan to promote equitable global governance rather than control by ‘just big corporations’.
14 Feb 2025 - 6:23AM
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Malaysia
Malaysia’s Anwar backs down on protest rules, activists hail move as ‘a victory’
Anwar Ibrahim’s U-turn also puts a spotlight on his past as a firebrand who held street protests for many years while he was in opposition.
13 Feb 2025 - 2:09PM
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Bangladesh
Rights group exposes 12 deaths in Bangladesh detention after PM Hasina ousted
A leading rights organisation reported 12 deaths of people in detention since last year’s student-led protests, alleging torture and extrajudicial killings by security forces.
12 Feb 2025 - 5:00PM
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United States
Russia frees American in what US calls step towards ending Ukraine war
American Marc Fogel was greeted by US President Donald Trump at the White House after being released by Russia.
12 Feb 2025 - 12:16PM
Donald Trump
Pope slams Trump, says US migrant deportations ‘will end badly’
In a letter to US bishops, the pontiff urges Catholics and others to reject narratives that discriminate against refugees and migrants.
11 Feb 2025 - 11:20PM
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India
Outrage in India over ‘inhumane’ US deportation of undocumented migrants
The incident has been condemned by Indian opposition politicians ahead of a meeting between Narendra Modi and Donald Trump in Washington.
11 Feb 2025 - 6:41PM
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Israel-Gaza war
Gaza truce under strain after Trump’s ‘let hell break out’ warning
US president gives Hamas ultimatum to release hostages being held in Gaza or face harsh consequences.
11 Feb 2025 - 8:29PM
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Malaysia
Turkey’s Erdogan in Malaysia: Israel must rebuild Gaza at cost of US$100 billion
Israel must take full responsibility for the “destruction, pain and massacres” in Gaza, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says.
10 Feb 2025 - 9:34PM
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India
Modi adds India’s capital Delhi to recent electoral victories
It was a resounding victory that showed the BJP recovering some support since an unexpectedly poor showing in last year’s national elections.
10 Feb 2025 - 1:43PM
Israel-Gaza war
Pressure rises over Gaza ceasefire as Israeli forces withdraw from key corridor
Shock over freed emaciated hostages renewed pressure on PM Netanyahu to extend the truce beyond the first phase ending 2 weeks from now.
10 Feb 2025 - 3:40AM
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Jimmy Lai trial
Beijing and Hong Kong slam US call to free former media boss Jimmy Lai
Two governments hit out at ‘erroneous remarks’ after bureau under US Department of State says Lai behind bars while standing up for democracy.
8 Feb 2025 - 10:21PM
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Israel-Gaza war
Hamas names hostages to be freed after accusing Israel of breaching ceasefire
Ohad Ben Ami, Eli Sharabi and Or Levy will be handed over in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
8 Feb 2025 - 5:28AM
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International Criminal Court
Trump to impose sanctions on International Criminal Court
The move, with sanctions on people who help in ICC investigations of US citizens or allies, has been condemned by the court and many nations.
7 Feb 2025 - 11:58PM
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Singapore
Singapore jails helper who bit, pinched baby who would not sleep
The Myanmar national, 24, said she was assigned to sleep with the baby, and was only able to go to bed after midnight every day.
6 Feb 2025 - 5:49PM
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Israel-Gaza war
Israel army to prepare for Gazans’ ‘voluntary departure’ after Trump’s plan
The plan would include exit options via land crossings, as well as special arrangements for departure by sea and air.
6 Feb 2025 - 5:42PM
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Donald Trump
Trump signs order seeking to ban transgender athletes from women’s sports
The US president has taken aim at trans rights, declaring on his first day in office that sex is an ‘immutable biological reality’.
6 Feb 2025 - 6:16AM
China-EU relations
Lu Shaye, China’s controversial ex-envoy to France, handed new role for Europe
Appointment of experienced diplomat known for abrasive style and high-profile fallouts comes at delicate time for Sino-European relations.
6 Feb 2025 - 8:45AM
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India
India PM Modi’s BJP seeks to oust anti-corruption party in state polls
The BJP is up against the AAP, which runs New Delhi and has built a vast support base on its welfare policies and an anti-corruption drive.
5 Feb 2025 - 4:37PM
United States
Trump says United Nations ‘not doing the job’, targets UN bodies
Trump has stopped US engagement with the UN Human Rights Council, extended a halt to funding for UNRWA and ordered a review of Unesco.
5 Feb 2025 - 3:09PM
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Singapore
Transgender Singaporeans still face work bias, survey shows
Most transgender persons in Singapore have faced negative experiences in the workplace, according to the survey.
5 Feb 2025 - 10:08AM
Israel-Gaza war
‘We will own it’: Trump calls for US to take Gaza, resettle all Palestinians
The US president unveiled his surprise plan, without providing specifics, after he met visiting Israeli PM Netanyahu.
10 Feb 2025 - 8:41AM
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Donald Trump
US flights carrying detained migrants to Guantanamo ‘under way’
Trump last week ordered the preparation of a 30,000-person ‘migrant facility’ at the notorious prison known for holding terror suspects.
5 Feb 2025 - 4:01AM
Sexual harassment and assault
Footballer says she felt ‘disrespected’ by World Cup kiss from ex-Spain boss
On first day of a sex assault trial in Madrid, Jenni Hermoso also said she felt coerced to exonerate Rubiales after 2023 incident in Sydney.
4 Feb 2025 - 8:23AM
US-China relations
US lawmakers raise concerns about Chinese national ballet performance in Washington
Politicians say National Ballet of China performance at Kennedy Centre is part of the Communist Party’s political machinery’.
31 Jan 2025 - 3:58PM
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