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Britain’s PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham unveils vision to reshape the economy
LONDON, June 29 — The frontrunner to become Britain’s next prime minister, Andy Burnham, plans to lay out his economic agenda on Monday, in his first major policy announcement since […]
Uyghur and Tibetan groups sound alarm over China’s new ethnic unity law, likens it to ‘cultural genocide’
GENEVA, June 29 — Tibetan and Uyghur representatives urged countries at a United Nations meeting last week to pressure China to repeal a new law they say is aimed at […]
‘Kinetic activity’ on pause again: US and Iran agree to no strikes ahead of Qatar talks
WASHINGTON, June 29 — The United States and Iran have agreed to stop attacking each other, American media reported citing senior US officials, and plan to meet Tuesday in Qatar […]
Baghdad anti-corruption raids net MPs, rocking Iraq’s political elite
BAGHDAD, June 29 — Iraqi authorities arrested 47 officials, including members of parliament, on Sunday as part of an anti-graft campaign in the corruption-plagued country, state media reported. Iraq’s new […]
Indonesia charges four after fuel price protests turn violent
SURABAYA, June 29 — Indonesian authorities charged four people after an anti-government rally in the country’s second largest city, a local police official said Sunday. Around 100 people gathered near […]
Strait showdown looms as Iran warns against bypassing Hormuz
TEHRAN, June 29 — Iran’s top diplomat warned Sunday that any attempt by ships to bypass its preferred route through the Strait of Hormuz would “increase tensions” in the Middle […]
A historic Lebanon-Israel deal has been signed — but will it bring lasting peace?
BEIRUT, June 28 — Lebanon and Israel, under US sponsorship, have signed an agreement hoping to end hostilities, but experts warn it does not guarantee Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon […]
Bangladesh’s ex-PM Sheikh Hasina vows to return despite death sentence
NEW DELHI, June 28 — Bangladesh’s fugitive former leader Sheikh Hasina has vowed to return to her country “this year”, according to an interview published on Sunday, months after […]
Thai family mourns teen girl found dead in suitcase as Australian arrested
BANGKOK, June 28 — The family of a 17-year-old Thai girl whose body was found in a suitcase in Pattaya said they were devastated by her death, for which an […]
Indonesia rights body urges end to military training in Prabowo cooperative project after five die
JAKARTA, June 28 — Indonesia’s human rights commission today called on the government to end basic military training for prospective managers of President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship village cooperative programme after […]