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South Africa secures return of 11 men ‘lured’ into Russia-Ukraine war South African President Cyril Ramaphosa expresses ‘heartfelt gratitude’ to Russia’s Putin for support in repatriating the men. Russia’s President…

Fact-checking Donald Trump’s State of the Union address The US president exaggerates on economy and immigration amid sagging popularity before the crucial midterm elections. US President Donald Trump delivers the…

Trump says US has received 80m barrels of Venezuelan oil; 3rd tanker seized US forces have ‘captured’ a third oil tanker in the Indian Ocean weeks after it reportedly left…

Key takeaways from Trump’s State of the Union speech Trump’s hardline stance on Iran and nuclear weapons, alongside foreign policy moves, dominate key moments of his speech. US President Donald…

News Sri Lanka’s former intelligence chief arrested over 2019 Easter attacks Investigators say Suresh Sallay aided and conspired in the deadly Easter Sunday attacks that killed nearly 300 people. Sri…

Venezuela reports over 3,200 people fully released under new amnesty law Venezuela’s National Assembly says thousands of people have regained freedom under a new amnesty law. A prisoner is received…

Amid US military build, Trump says he prefers diplomatic solution with Iran Trump strikes belligerent tone on Iran during State of the Union, but says he would prefer a diplomatic…

EXPLAINER India’s Modi visits Israel: What’s on the agenda, and why it matters India’s prime minister is expected to discuss upgrading security and economic agreements amid rising regional tensions. Why…

Children among 16 killed in car crash in southern Yemen A bus collided with a truck in Yemen’s second-deadliest traffic accident in recent years, and the worst so far in…