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Pakistan watches with caution as old ally Taliban gets closer to India
While some analysts say Pakistan need not worry, others warn that Indian influence in Afghanistan could strain ties.
Heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury announces retirement weeks after Usyk loss
Fury made the decision less than a month after his world heavyweight title defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh.
Nawaf Salam wins enough backing to become Lebanon’s prime minister
Support for Salam shows a big shift in the power balance in Lebanon as Hezbollah wanted PM Mikati to keep the job.
Armed groups kill at least 40 farmers in Nigeria’s Borno State
Officials say Boko Haram and ISWAP groups suspected of being behind the attacks on farmers in the Dumba region.
Mozambique opens new parliament amid opposition protests and boycotts
About 250 lawmakers sworn in, while the opposition calls for a strike to protest against disputed election results.
100 days of siege in north Gaza
5,000 Palestinians have been killed during Israel’s 100-day siege of northern Gaza.
Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sinner in Australian Open round two, but Kyrgios out
Aussie favourite Kyrgios says his first-round loss might be his last singles appearance in Melbourne.
Why are California inmates deployed to help fight LA wildfires?
Canada and Mexico have offered to deploy firefighters as US inmates join in efforts to put out LA's wildfires.
Trump’s ‘all hell’ comments a threat to Hamas, says US VP-elect Vance
JD Vance warns of consequences if Gaza captive deal does not happen, including knocking out 'final' Hamas battalions.
Death threats, interrogation: Why football referee Mahsa Ghorbani left Iran
Ghorbani, a female Iranian international football referee, fled to Sweden after security threats and unfair treatment.