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Russia sees ‘positive aspects’ in Trump’s revised Ukraine peace plan, Kremlin says – News24
- Russia sees ‘positive aspects’ in Trump’s revised Ukraine peace plan, Kremlin says News24
- Russia says talks to end Ukraine war ‘serious’ but rules out concessions Al Jazeera
- U.S., Ukraine agree to change draft of peace plan that Russia…
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India-China in new spat over Arunachal Pradesh: What’s it all about? | Border Disputes News
India and China are locked in a war of words after a months-long period of calm in their relationship over the alleged harassment of a woman from India’s eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh by Chinese authorities.
China claims the territory of…
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A year on, the Israeli-Lebanese ceasefire looks increasingly fragile − could a return to cyclical violence come next?
An already troubled ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon is looking shakier than ever.
Since the truce was announced on Nov. 27, 2024, there have been more than 10,000 Israeli air and ground violations inside Lebanese territory,…
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India says examining Bangladesh request for Hasina's extradition – Reuters
- India says examining Bangladesh request for Hasina’s extradition Reuters
- Dhaka again asks India for Hasina’s extradition Dawn
- The party is over: Why Hasina supporters didn’t protest deposed premier’s death sentence TRT World
- Bangladesh on…
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Bangladesh authorities seize 10kg gold from Hasina’s bank lockers – Dawn
- Bangladesh authorities seize 10kg gold from Hasina’s bank lockers Dawn
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- Rizvi blasts Hasina over reported discovery of gold The New Nation
- 9 kg of gold jewellery recovered from Sheikh Hasina’s locker, corruption…
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Jakarta Overtakes Tokyo as World’s Largest City, UN Report Says – The New York Times
- Jakarta Overtakes Tokyo as World’s Largest City, UN Report Says The New York Times
- Indonesia’s Jakarta now the world’s largest city, Tokyo falls to third: UN Al Jazeera
- Jakarta world’s most populous capital with 42 million people: UN…
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Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
The following is a near-verbatim transcript of today’s briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
**Guests Today and Briefing Note
Good afternoon on this almost holiday long weekend. So, thank you for being here. …
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Women, Peace and Security Champion Profile: Kainat Kamal, Pakistan
Individuals and organizations who are championing the Women, Peace and Security agenda in Asia and the Pacific are being profiled by UN Women – online and in our 2025 calendar – to mark this agenda’s 25th anniversary.
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Saudi Arabia plans new alcohol shops to woo foreigners
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Saudi Arabia is preparing to expand access to alcohol in the conservative Muslim country with plans to open two liquor…
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