Politics
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Hardliners seek abolition of BD women commission
Bangladesh’s influential coalition has demanded the abolition of a government women’s commission, a further indication of how hardline, religiously fuelled…
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US envoy calls on Hamas to accept hostage deal for aid to enter Gaza
The new US ambassador to Israel on Monday called on Hamas to accept a deal that would secure the release…
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US-China trade war: Beijing warns nations to avoid trade deals with America
China has warned countries against appeasing the US in trade talks over President Donald Trump’s tariffs. A Chinese commerce ministry…
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Second Boeing 737 MAX returns from China to US amid escalating tariff dispute
A second Boeing 737 MAX jet intended for a Chinese airline has returned to the United States, as heightened US-China…
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Macron’s UK visit set to precede Trump’s expected September trip
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to make a state visit to the United Kingdom in May, ahead of a…
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Zelenskyy proposes 30-day halt on strikes targeting civilian infrastructure
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed a 30-day halt in long-range drone and missile strikes on civilian infrastructure, urging Russia…
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Australian PM Albanese dismisses Russian ‘you have no cards’ warning as ‘propaganda’
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected a provocative warning from Russia’s ambassador to Indonesia, labelling it “propaganda” and reaffirming…
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Modi hosts US VP JD Vance amid trade deal push, tariff concerns
US Vice President JD Vance arrived in India on Monday for a four-day visit that combines personal engagements with key…
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China to retaliate against countries supporting US moves to isolate it
China issued a stern warning on Monday, cautioning countries against forging trade deals with the United States that undermine Beijing’s…
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Elon Musk on meeting with PM Narendra Modi: ‘It was an honour’
Elon Musk has shared his plans to visit India following a successful meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On…
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