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Myanmar’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest
The move comes as part of a larger prisoner pardon tied to a Buddhist religious holiday.
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UN chief calls for immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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UAE exit signals OPEC’s declining grip on oil markets
Chris Weafer says the UAE's OPEC exit leaves the organisation less influential on global oil pricing.
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US falls to ‘historic low’ in press freedom tracker: RSF
Reporters Without Borders warns of 'press freedom crisis' in US amid media consolidation, Trump policies.
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Israel rights group petitions top court to order release of 14 Gaza doctors
Physicians for Human Rights-Israel accuses authorities of hindering the rehabilitation of Gaza's healthcare system.
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Trump slams Germany’s Merz again as rift over Iran war widens
Berlin says 'prepared' for fewer US troops, as Trump says German chancellor should focus on European affairs, not Iran.
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How rebels teamed up to shake Mali and the Kremlin’s grip
Bamako woke to explosions as JNIM and Tuareg rebels attacked nationwide, killing Mali’s defence minister. Why now?
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Africa and Asia back Infantino for unique fourth term as FIFA president
Confederations back Gianni Infantino's run in 2027 to remain head of football's global governing body.
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Myanmar junta says Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, doubts linger
The secrecy surrounding Suu Kyi's new location has alarmed her son, Kim Aris, who says he has received no authoritative confirmation of her wellbeing.
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Africa backing Infantino for unique fourth term as FIFA president
African football has given its backing to Gianni Infantino to run again in 2027 as head of the global governing body.
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Saudi Arabia to end LIV Golf funding, while league appoints new chairman
League says it wants to move towards an investment model involving multiple partners and team franchises.
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Iran, protests, human rights – all to know about the 76th FIFA Congress
The pre-World Cup congress will be headlined by geopolitical tensions, human rights concerns and logistical issues.
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From railways to energy — five strategic projects linking Gulf states
In the face of worsening geopolitical tensions, Gulf nations are resuming cooperative projects aimed to mitigate risks
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‘Act of piracy’: World reacts to Israeli interception of Gaza aid flotilla
World leaders condemn the interception of the boats bound for Gaza as violating international law.
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Lindsey Vonn not ready to decide if she’ll ski again after Olympics crash
US racer Lindsey Vonn crashed out of her comeback at the 2026 Winter Olympics, and revealed she feared leg amputation.