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Paris Olympics 2024 equestrian: Nour Slaoui – eventing’s first Arab entrant
Nour Slaoui's bond with her horse allowed the rider to be the Arab world's first to qualify for eventing at the Games.
In Kyrgyzstan, an ‘unprecedented crackdown’ on free press raises alarm
As several laws threaten to criminalise their work, investigative reporters are fleeing the Central Asian nation.
How tribal communities are powering India’s Olympic hockey dreams
101 East meets the hockey players from India’s tribal communities who are reviving the country's love for the sport.
Video: Bangladesh police detain imam leading funeral prayers
Video is said to show police detaining an imam during funeral prayers for students killed during demonstrations.
Why is Kenya’s Ruto accusing the Ford Foundation of stoking protests?
President's accusation against the US organisation may be to deflect responsibility for his own actions, say analysts.
Israel’s Knesset votes to reject Palestinian statehood
The resolution says the creation of a Palestinian state would pose an 'existential danger' to Israel.
Video: Trump’s running mate JD Vance accepts nomination at RNC
JD Vance officially accepted the party’s nomination to be its candidate for vice president.
‘Reprehensible’: UN slams Israeli spokesman’s comments on UNRWA chief
Israeli government official calling Phillipe Lazzarini a 'terrorist sympathiser' also puts his safety at risk, UN says.
S Korea top court upholds right to state health benefits for gay couples
Activists welcome ruling but systemic discrimination persists in country where gay marriage is not legally recognised.
Biden tests positive for COVID: What we know
US President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been forced to self-isolate.