In Japan’s election, voters hope for relief from rising prices

Japanese households are finding it harder than ever to make ends meet as wages fail to keep pace with rising prices.

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UN, US condemn RSF drone strikes on aid deliveries in famine-hit Sudan

The Sudan Doctors Network calls the attack in North Kordofan a 'blatant violation of international humanitarian law'.

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Trump hails ‘very good’ Iran talks but maintains threat of military action

President Donald Trump told reporters that the US had ‘very good’ talks with Iran in Oman on Friday.

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Vanishing wildlife at Egypt’s Lake Qarun force fishermen to abandon trade

Toxic waters of Lake Qarun devastate fishermen's livelihoods, leaving boats idle and restaurants empty along its shores.

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How Basant became Lahore’s signature festival in Pakistan

After years of restrictions, Lahore cautiously celebrates the return of its iconic spring kite festival.

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LIVE: Iran’s top diplomat set to address Al Jazeera Forum in Doha

The event will discuss Israel's genocidal war on Gaza and the state of the Arab world.

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Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ to convene in Washington, discuss Gaza: Report

Report by news outlet Axios says that first meeting of board tasked with governing Gaza will take place on February 19.

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Why US-funded vaccine trial plan for babies in Guinea-Bissau caused outrage

The health trial by researchers at the University of Southern Denmark has been suspended by Bissau-Guinean authorities.

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European Union says video app TikTok must change ‘addictive’ design

TikTok calls European Commission probe 'meritless', pledges to challenge findings the video platform harms minors.

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Bangladesh election: Who are the key players and parties?

The country heads to the polls on February 12. Here are the parties and individuals who could shape the outcome.

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Japan snap election: Who’s standing and what’s at stake?

Japanese are voting on issues ranging from cost of living to constitutional reform.

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Israel’s war on Gaza decimated transport and even made walking perilous

Total losses of transport infrastructure estimated at $2.5bn. leaving many areas isolated and basic services suspended.

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No evidence to support US claim China conducted nuclear blast test: Monitor

US wants Beijing to join a revised nuclear weapons treaty after expiration of a previous accord between US and Russia.

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WHO says fatal case of Nipah virus confirmed in Bangladesh

Authorities say that steps are being taken to contain the virus and that a risk of global spread remains low.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,444

These are the key developments from day 1,444 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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Venezuela’s National Assembly leader sets deadline for prisoner release

Jorge Rodriguez told family members of Venezuelan political prisoners that they would be freed on February 13.

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Thousands gather in Libya for funeral of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi

Authorities investigating killing of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, once seen as de-facto PM under father's iron-fisted rule.

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As Thais head to polls, can the reformist People’s Party break the cycle?

Despite leading polls, the People's Party confronts an establishment with a two-decade record of overturning mandates.

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‘Nothing retaliatory’: US seeks deportation of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos

Lawyers for the Ecuadorian asylum seeker have speculated the Trump administration is seeking 'retaliatory' actions.

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For cricket-mad Bangladesh, T20 World Cup expulsion means heartbreak

As Bangladesh watch the T20 World Cup from afar, the mood in Dhaka is sombre and the players are left disappointed.

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