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Russia has given Iran something more important than weapons
Russia's political backing and objection to escalation have proved much more consequential in shaping the conflict.
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Soaring fuel prices in Pakistan threaten economic and political crises
A huge increase in Pakistan's fuel import bill from $300m to $800m is putting more pressure on the economy.
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Tracking the shadow fleet: How Iran evaded the US naval blockade in Hormuz
Iran's shadow fleet uses fake flags and dark ships to evade the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo signs new five-year deal
England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo was heavily linked with a move away after losing place at Man Utd under Ruben Amorim.
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Will the Iran war reshape the global energy order?
As oil markets shift, OPEC's grip is under pressure, US exports rise, and China drives the push towards renewables.
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Humanoid robots being trialled as airport workers in Japan
Japan Airlines says it will trial humanoid robots as workers at Tokyo's Haneda Airport.
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Somalia shapes its own destiny in global security forums
New roles at the UN and African Union mark a shift from being the subject of decisions to helping shape them.
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Iran war has cost $25B, Pentagon says. And, SCOTUS strikes blow to Voting Rights Act
The Pentagon estimates the war with Iran has cost $25 billion so far. And, the Supreme Court ruled that Louisiana's 2024 election map was "an unconstitutional racial gerrymander."
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Civilians or Hezbollah: Who did Israel hit on Lebanon’s ‘Black Wednesday’?
Israel says it targeted Hezbollah, but experts say the evidence proves otherwise.
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Rise in caesarean section births in Gaza brings danger and infection risks
Caesarean Awareness Month is marked in April. Conditions in Gaza can lead to risks for mothers who undergo the procedure
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Environmental disaster fears grip Russia as Ukraine targets oil refineries
Ukrainian forces have hammered one of Russia's largest sites in Tuapse, causing oil spills and black rain.
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Press freedom worldwide falls to its lowest level in 25 years
Reporters Without Borders warns that 'journalism is increasingly criminalised worldwide'.
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Pakistan opens up road trade routes into Iran amid Hormuz blockade
With shipping disrupted by US-Iran tensions, Islamabad activates overland corridor to move stranded cargo into Iran.
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Myanmar’s blanket prison term reduction trims Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence
The deposed elected leader has been granted two amnesties this month, but her remaining sentence remains unclear.
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Mirroring Gaza, Israel is destroying towns and villages in southern Lebanon
In southern Lebanon, towns near the border with Israel have been largely destroyed by Israeli demolitions and strikes. Israel says it has been attacking Hezbollah infrastructure, but civilian infrastructure has also been significantly affected.