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Friday, 15 May 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 03:25 CST
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Is the US talking to Iran’s Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, and who is he?

Iranian leaders, including Ghalibaf, have denied that talks with the US are under way.

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Why has India arrested US, Ukrainian nationals under ‘anti-terror’ laws?

Six Ukrainians and an American allegedly crossed from India to Myanmar to train armed groups in drone warfare.

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Will President Trump act on his threat to take Cuba?

New Yorker writer Jon Lee Anderson describes conditions in Cuba, why it's vulnerable now — and what regime change would mean — considering the Castro family's entrenchment in the Cuban government.

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Pakistan is poised to host the U.S. and Iran for talks to end the war

The Pakistani prime minister said his country stands ready to host negotiations toward a settlement as the war with Iran nears the one-month mark.

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Why has India arrested US, Ukrainian nationals under anti-terror laws?

Six Ukrainians and an American allegedly crossed from India to Myanmar to train armed groups in drone warfare.

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What if humanity meets the unknown?

What if we’re not alone in this universe?

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Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo reflect on 50th anniversary of Argentina coup

One of Argentina's most prominent activist groups, the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo face cuts under Javier Milei.

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Pakistan world’s most polluted country in 2025: Report

Fine particulates in Pakistan's air highest in the world last year, exceeding WHO guidelines by up to 13 times.

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Pakistan ‘ready to host US-Iran talks’: Can latest peace push work?

Pakistan, Turkiye and Egypt are trying to broker talks. Analysts caution the chasm between the US and Iran remains wide.

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Israel’s Smotrich calls for ‘new border’ and occupation of south Lebanon

Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for the effective annexation of southern Lebanon.

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After setbacks across Europe, is the populist far right losing ground?

The far right struggled to convert momentum into decisive victories across a string of recent elections and referendums.

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What are Iran’s cluster munitions that are penetrating Israeli defences?

Cluster bombs disperse munitions over a wide area and are particularly dangerous for civilians, analysts say.

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The tragic toll of Sudan’s destroyed healthcare

The tragic toll of Sudan’s destroyed healthcare

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Qatar’s foreign affairs ministry stresses need for regional coexistence

Qatar’s foreign affairs ministry spokesman said that coexistence in the region is essential despite Iranian attacks.

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IPL champions Bengaluru to keep 11 seats empty in honour of stampede dead

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the Indian Premier League champions, will reserve 11 seats in memory of stampede victims.

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