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Why Palestinians in Gaza ask ‘Where are the Arabs?’
Since Israel began its war on Gaza, Palestinians have repeatedly been seen in videos asking “Where are the Arabs?”.
Passenger train derails in India, killing at least two people
Rescue and relief services on ‘war footing’ after several carriages jumped tracks, leaving at least four overturned.
Delegates wear Trump-style ear bandages at the RNC
Delegates at the Republican National Congress are donning fake ear bandages to show their support for Donald Trump.
Rwandans have put their trust in a president who can deliver
Paul Kagame’s re-election for a fourth term is a reflection of the economic and social progress he has achieved.
African elections show democracy should not be taken for granted
Some polls in Africa’s 2024 election marathon give hope, others raise alarm.
Russia warns EU chief’s plans for new defence union signal confrontation
Kremlin says proposal by Ursula von der Leyen shows Europe's 'militarisation'.
Vance or Harris: Does a VP pick help win the US election?
Decades of research shows that VP picks rarely swing the vote - in key states or among vital demographics.
Bangladesh cuts mobile internet as student protests over jobs intensify
Police fire tear gas at students in Dhaka demonstrating against civil service hiring rules they call discriminatory.
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.

