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Philippines: Early Tallies Suggest Midterm Elections Skew Pro-Duterte

May 12, 2025 | 18:28 GMT

Vietnam, Russia: Nuclear Power Agreement Highlights Deepening Strategic Ties

May 12, 2025 | 18:25 GMT

Nigeria: Suspended Rivers Governor Urges Calm as Pressure To Scrap State of Emergency Mounts

May 12, 2025 | 17:29 GMT

Bangladesh: Bangladesh Imposes Ban on the Formerly Ruling Awami League Under Anti-Terrorism Law

May 12, 2025 | 16:09 GMT

Turkey: PKK Announces Disbandment and End of Conflict With Turkey

May 12, 2025 | 16:06 GMT

U.S., Mexico: U.S. Import Suspension of Mexican Livestock Illustrates Washington's Volatile Policy Decisions

May 12, 2025 | 15:29 GMT

Poland, Russia: Warsaw Closes Russian Consulate Over Sabotage Accusations

May 12, 2025 | 15:14 GMT

Saudi Arabia: Riyadh Launches Humain AI Company Ahead of Trump Visit

May 12, 2025 | 15:08 GMT

India, Pakistan: Ceasefire Announced Following Sharp Escalation

May 10, 2025 | 13:13 GMT

India, Pakistan: Islamabad Says India's Military Struck Pakistani Air Bases, Including in Rawalpindi

May 9, 2025 | 23:58 GMT
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