Myanmar election delivers walkover win for military-backed political party
Myanmar’s military rulers say polls were free and fair as UN reports 170 killed in air attacks during election period.
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US Senate approves spending package, but short government shutdown likely
US gov’t funding impasse driven by Democratic anger over federal agents killing two people during immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. Published
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All to know about the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 stadiums
Cricket’s shortest international format will take centre stage over the next month as the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 gets
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More than 200 killed in mine collapse in eastern DR Congo: Report
Rights groups raised concerns over conditions at the mine, which supplies about 15 percent of the world’s coltan used in
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Is Trump’s choice for US Fed chair a ‘chameleon’ or a ‘solid’ pick?
Dovish. Judicious. A chameleon. Those are just some of the terms being used to describe Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s
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Syria to close camps housing thousands linked to Islamic State
Jan 30 (Reuters) – Syria plans to permanently close two displacement camps in the northeast that hold civilians, including foreigners,
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Trump says Iran wants deal, US 'armada' larger than in Venezuela raid
President Donald Trump said Thursday he believed Tehran wanted to make a deal to avoid military action, adding that the
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How far will he go? Trump's options for US action against Iran
US President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Iran over its crackdown on protesters, while still for now appearing
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Syria govt, Kurds reach comprehensive agreement
Syria’s government and Kurdish forces reached a comprehensive deal on Friday to gradually integrate the Kurds’ military and civilian institutions
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South Africa and Israel expel envoys in deepening feud
South Africa ordered Israel’s top diplomat to leave the country within 72 hours on Friday, citing a “series of violations”
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