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Why a Sri Lankan island is sparking an Indian election controversy
PM Modi claims former Congress government sneakily gifted Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka. But the truth is complex.
Tesla settles lawsuit over Autopilot crash that killed Apple engineer
The settlement avoids a jury trial months ahead of Tesla's scheduled release of a self-driving taxi.
Biden unveils $6.6bn for Taiwan’s TSMC to ramp up US chip production
Taiwanese chip giant will build third facility in Arizona as part of $65bn investment in the US.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 775
As the war enters its 775th day, these are the main developments.
Indigenous people in Philippines’s north ‘ready to fight’ as tensions rise
The remote island of Itbayat is in the eye of any conflict with China and its residents are preparing themselves.
‘Accepted in both [worlds]’: Indonesia’s Chinese Muslims prepare for Eid
Many Chinese become Muslim through marriage to Indonesian Muslims but hold onto their traditions.
In Indonesia and Malaysia, beauty is big business during Eid al-Fitr
Cosmetics brands in Southeast Asia look to cash in on Ramadan period shopping boom.
Residents in North America look to the sky for a rare total solar eclipse
The moon fully blocked the sun in parts of Canada, Mexico and US, drawing the attention of star-gazers and scientists.
Biden unveils new plans to ease US student loan debt for millions
US president announces renewed effort to provide 'life changing' debt relief, a key issue for young voters.
Is Myanmar’s military losing ground?
Rebel groups have made several gains against military rulers in recent weeks.