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India's ruling party takes control of capital as chief minister sworn in
India

India's ruling party takes control of capital as chief minister sworn in

The BJP’s landslide win marked the party’s first control of Delhi’s legislature since 1998, ousting Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party

Sri Lanka train derailed after smashing into elephants
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Sri Lanka train derailed after smashing into elephants

Videos shot after the accident showed one elephant standing guard over an injured youngster lying beside the tracks

Trump says trade deal with China 'possible'
China

Trump says trade deal with China 'possible'

One month into his second term in office, Trump has threatened sweeping tariffs on allies and adversaries alike -- targeting China as well as neighbors Canada and Mexico, and the European Union

Afghanistan says Pakistan carrying out mass expulsion of refugees
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Afghanistan says Pakistan carrying out mass expulsion of refugees

Pakistani authorities claim they are targeting an estimated 4 million Afghan migrants who fled conflicts spanning four decades

Six migrants drown off Turkey's Aegean coast
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Six migrants drown off Turkey's Aegean coast

Suspected smuggler among 27 survivors rescued

China woos Bangladesh with healthcare as India ties sour
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China woos Bangladesh with healthcare as India ties sour

More than two million Bangladeshis visited India annually for medical purposes before Hasina was ousted

Zelenskiy says Trump is in disinformation bubble on Ukraine
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Zelenskiy says Trump is in disinformation bubble on Ukraine

Zelenskiy dismissed Trump’s suggestion that U.S. demands for $500B in minerals were reasonable, saying Ukraine 'cannot be sold'

Bangladesh clashes leave nearly 150 students injured
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Bangladesh clashes leave nearly 150 students injured

Clashes began after the youth wing of BNP sought to recruit students at the Khulna University of Engineering and Technology in the country's southwest

Dozens of dolphins stranded on remote Australian beach
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Dozens of dolphins stranded on remote Australian beach

136 endangered dolphins still alive, reason for beaching unclear

Qatar commits to investing $10 bln in India
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Qatar commits to investing $10 bln in India

Qatar’s $10B investment in India spans infrastructure, tech, and more, aiming to double trade to $28B by 2028

India opposition slams Trump's F-35 offer, Russia makes its own pitch
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India opposition slams Trump's F-35 offer, Russia makes its own pitch

Congress party has used Trump ally and billionaire Elon Musk's past criticism of the fighter to target Modi's govt

Putin sends Russia's top diplomat and Kremlin adviser to meet Trump officials in Saudi Arabia
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Putin sends Russia's top diplomat and Kremlin adviser to meet Trump officials in Saudi Arabia

Kremlin confirms discussions on U.S.-Russia relations and possible Ukraine peace talks

China's Xi holds rare meet with business leaders amid US tech rivalry
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China's Xi holds rare meet with business leaders amid US tech rivalry

Meeting reflects China's concern about economic growth and U.S. efforts to limit its technological development

Taliban delegation visits Japan in rare trip outside region
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Taliban delegation visits Japan in rare trip outside region

The delegation included officials from the higher education, foreign affairs, and economy ministries

India capital shaken by 4.0-magnitude quake
India

India capital shaken by 4.0-magnitude quake

No major damage reported, residents terrified as buildings shook

Former Mauritius Prime Minister arrested, says Financial Crimes Commission
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Former Mauritius Prime Minister arrested, says Financial Crimes Commission

The state-run Financial Crimes Commission confirmed the arrest and stated that Jugnauth will be detained in Moka detention center

US drops website wording on not supporting Taiwan independence
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US drops website wording on not supporting Taiwan independence

The State Department website now emphasizes resolving cross-Strait differences peacefully and without coercion

Bong Joon-ho's villain in 'Mickey 17' draws inspiration from history
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Bong Joon Ho: 'Mickey 17' not about current leaders

According to the director, Mark Ruffalo's character might seem familiar to viewers because "history always repeats itself"

China will 'play along to the end' with U.S., its top diplomat says
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China will 'play along to the end' with U.S., its top diplomat says

Beijing does not wish to be in conflict with Washington, hopes to work together with U.S. in same direction

Bangladesh's battle for identity after Hasina’s fall
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Bangladesh's battle for identity after Hasina’s fall

South Asian nation revisiting its history and redefining friendships after July revolution