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South Korea takes dog meat off the menu
The government will provide compensation to dog meat businesses, although consumption was already rare.
‘Kill and dump policy’: Baloch protest man’s custodial murder in Pakistan
Nearly 400 ethnic Baloch, half of them women and children, camp in Islamabad weeks after the 'extrajudicial' killing.
Chinese satellite launch triggers alarm in Taiwan
The alert comes as Taiwan prepares for next week's elections.
Son of Niger’s deposed president released on bail by military tribunal
Salem Bazoum had been in detention at the presidential residence with his parents since the coup in Niger in July 2023.
Why did India’s Supreme Court send Bilkis Bano’s rapists back to jail?
Modi's government had helped set 11 convicted rapists free two years ago. But the top court said rules were violated.
Taiwan, China and the US explained | Start Here
Taiwan will elect its next president on January 13, as tensions in the region are rising.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 95
Israeli forces killed three Palestinians in the occupied West Bank as it continues bombings of Gaza. Here is the latest.
Bhutan goes to the polls in election focused on economic woes
Despite Bhutan prioritising 'Gross National Happiness' over GDP, voters are firmly focused on the economy in election.
Nigerian president suspends humanitarian minister in corruption scandal
Betta Edu and predecessor are being investigated for suspicious financial dealings in the humanitarian affairs ministry.
Wave of Russian missiles pounds areas across Ukraine
Russia fired more than 50 hypersonic and cruise missiles against Ukraine on Monday, as well as eight Shahed drones.