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Teddy bears in Washington highlight plight of Ukrainian children Kyiv says were taken by Russia
WASHINGTON, April 24 — In the heart of the US capital, a fence stands adorned with 20,000 teddy bears to represent the Ukrainian children who, according to Kyiv, have been […]
Iran Foreign Minister Araqchi expected in Islamabad for peace talks, Pakistani source says
ISLAMABAD, April 24 — Peace talks between Iran and the United States could resume soon in Pakistan, where Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi was expected to arrive tonight, three Pakistani […]
Iran Foreign Minister Araqchi likely to reach Islamabad, Pakistani source says
ISLAMABAD, April 24 — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is expected to arrive in Islamabad tonight with a small team and peace talks with US are likely to take place, […]
S. Korea prosecutors seek 30 years for ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol over drone flights into North
SEOUL, April 24 — South Korean special prosecutors requested a further 30-year term for jailed ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol today for allegedly sending military drones into North Korea in 2024. […]
China holds live-fire drills near Luzon Island as US-Philippines exercises begin
BEIJING, April 24 — China’s military said today it recently conducted military drills including live-fire exercises in the waters east of the Philippines’ Luzon Island, calling it “a necessary operation” […]
China slaps export curbs on European firms over Taiwan arms sales
BEIJING, April 21 — China has imposed restrictions on seven European entities related to the defence sector, Beijing said today, citing their involvement in alleged arms sales or “collusion” with […]
Turkey bans social media for under-15s, joining global crackdown
ISTANBUL, April 24 — Turkey’s parliament has passed legislation banning the use of social media for children under the age of 15, making it the latest country to join a […]
Trump’s Nato criticism drives EU to dust off obscure mutual defence clause
NICOSIA, April 24 — EU leaders have asked officials to prepare a blueprint for how the bloc’s previously obscure mutual assistance clause would work, host Cyprus said at a summit […]
Indonesian minister rules out tolling Malacca strait after remark causes alarm
JAKARTA, April 24 — Indonesia has no plan to impose tolls on ships passing through the Malacca Strait, its finance minister said on Friday, after his comments about monetising the […]
Grab an umbrella (or a fan): WMO sees El Nino bringing weather chaos back this May
GENEVA, April 24 — The return of El Nino weather conditions are expected from as early as May this year, potentially affecting global temperatures and rainfall patterns, the World Meteorological […]