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‘New Normal’: Is Pakistan trying to set new red lines with Afghan Taliban? Amid growing clashes with the Taliban, Pakistan’s moves bear parallels, ironically, with an approach it has decried…

President Zelenskyy removes Ukrainian citizenship of Odesa city’s mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov is alleged to have Russian citizenship, which is prohibited in Ukraine. Recently removed Mayor of Odesa Gennadiy Trukhanov at…

Trump threatens to cut ‘Democrat’ programmes, extends funding to military The White House says it will release a list of programmes to be cut on Friday after earlier eliminating 4,200…

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,329 Here are the key events from day 1,329 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. A destroyed car lies on a road near apartment…

FIFA World Cup 2026: The best pictures from the latest qualified teams The latest round of qualifiers around the globe for the FIFA World Cup 2026 has seen the number…

South Africa says ICJ genocide case will continue despite Gaza ceasefire President Cyril Ramaphosa says progress and healing hinge on the case against Israel being heard. South African President Cyril…

US, China roll out port fees, threatening more trade turmoil Analysts have warned the tit-for-tat trade fees risk ‘distorting global freight flows’ for goods ranging from petrol to toys. A…

Who are the latest teams to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026? Full list of teams in the World Cup and those knocked out after the latest round of…

‘Not going to waste our time’: Trump hinges US aid to Argentina on election The US president has said a $20bn currency swap with Argentina depended on the success of…