1.1 million Afghan children could face severe malnutrition
4 mins read Associated Press Millions were plunged into poverty, struggling to afford food for their families. In Afghanistan, 1.1 million children under
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Beijing ramps up COVID quarantine, Shanghai residents decry uneven rules
3 mins read Reuters That has led to frustration and complaints of uneven treatment among some residents. Beijing stepped up quarantine efforts to
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ANALYSIS: For Riyadh, Hezbollah setback is rare good news from Lebanon
4 mins read Reuters Amid signs of renewed Saudi interest in Lebanon, analysts believe Riyadh will manoeuvre cautiously rather than dive fully back
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Global pollution kills 9 million people a year, study finds
5 mins read Washington (AP) – A new study blames pollution of all types for 9 million deaths a year globally, with the
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ANALYSIS: The Rise of “Woke” Islamism in the West
23 mins read by Lorenzo Vidino Wokeism, in its various manifestations, arguably constitutes a perfect political vessel for Islamists. Islamism in the West
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Fall and rise: Marcos family back in power in the Philippines
3 mins read “The idea of strongman rule is again very popular, including with young people” Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. was 28 years
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A rival sits out Lebanon’s election. Now Hezbollah could fill the void
5 mins read Reuters Hariri’s withdrawal could be a boon to Hezbollah’s partners. The stakes are high in Lebanon’s election. The heavily armed
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ANALYSIS: From Muslim Genocide to Islamophobia—Who runs Anti-India narratives?
3 mins read JFA is the hotbed of anti-India narratives. Human rights issues are being weaponized to exploit Indian democracy by US-based Pakistan/Jamaat
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The struggle to save Iraq’s last Persian leopards
2 mins read Reuters Implementing conservation management plans are key to ensure the leopards’ survival Tying a camera trap around a tree trunk
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Russia’s Chernobyl seizure seen as nuclear risk ‘nightmare’
5 mins read Associated Press Russia’s invasion marks the first time that occupying a nuclear plant was part of a nation’s war strategy
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