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‘We’re not scared’: Life in Taiwan goes on amid major Chinese war games
People on the island have grown so accustomed to Chinese displays of power that life continues as usual.
Bangladesh’s big question: Will Khaleda Zia’s son build on her legacy?
Khaleda's death marks the end of an era. But will it be the start of a new one under Khaleda's son Tarique Rahman?
US kills three in attack on alleged drug boats, searches for survivors
Latest attacks bring total number of boat strikes to 33 and the number of people killed to at least 110 since September.
US imposes more sanctions on tankers transporting Venezuelan oil
The sanctions come amid President Trump's pressure campaign that critics say is aimed at toppling Nicolas Maduro.
Trump says ‘removing’ National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland
US president backs away from troop deployment to US cities amid legal setbacks, vows return when crime 'begins to soar'.
New Year’s Eve celebrations as the world welcomes 2026
As the world enters 2026, cities celebrate with fireworks, concerts and gatherings across different time zones.
Palestinians in Gaza say ‘lives will be destroyed’ by Israel’s NGO ban
Displaced people in Gaza warn new restrictions on aid group will 'lead to catastrophe' in devastated enclave.
What is behind the Saudi-UAE rupture in Yemen?
United Arab Emirates says its troops are pulling out of Yemen after the attack by Saudi Arabia.
Ivory Coast fight back against Gabon to top AFCON group ahead of Cameroon
Ivorians to face Burkina Faso in last 16 while Cameroon meet South Africa and Mozambique play Nigeria.
Suicide bomber kills at least one police officer in Syria’s Aleppo
Officials say 'terrorist' detonated suicide belt as officers protecting new year's eve festivities tried to detain him.

