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How Trump-era funding cuts endanger efforts to empower Haiti’s farmers
In Haiti, the UN has sought to source more produce from local farmers. Could foreign aid cuts unravel those efforts?
Iraqi PM al-Sudani’s coalition comes first in parliamentary election
With no clear majority, formation of next government will require intensive deal-making among strongest blocs.
Why France is ready to pull the plug on Shein
Paris’s antipathy for fast-fashion brand Shein hit new highs after illicit products were found on its marketplace.
White House: Epstein emails ‘prove nothing’
The White House says emails from sex offender Jeffrey Epstein about President Trump “prove absolutely nothing."
UN warns Sudan is the ‘largest displacement crisis in the world’
The head of the UN migration agency says more than 10 million people have been forced to flee their homes in Sudan.
White House explores $2,000 tariff dividend; budget experts are sceptical
On Wednesday, the White House said US President Trump is committed to the plan of sharing tariff revenue with Americans.
Is Europe sliding closer to conflict with Russia?
Drone sightings, threats and an arms race raise spectre of war.
India says deadly car blast was ‘terror’ attack by ‘antinational forces’
Police carry out hundreds of raids in Indian-administered Kashmir after deadly attack near the Red Fort in Delhi.
UN urges humanitarian corridor to help civilians stuck in Sudan’s el-Fasher
IOM chief calls for ceasefire to allow aid groups to reach Sudanese civilians trapped in war-torn Darfur region.
Roman-era statues stolen from Damascus museum
Thieves have stolen six Roman-era statues from Syria’s National Museum in Damascus.