Nepal's former energy minister arrested in graft probe

Nepal's former energy minister was arrested Sunday in a money laundering investigation

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Pakistan hosts Saudi, Turkey, Egypt for talks on Mideast war

Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkey were expected to meet on Sunday for talks on the war in the Middle East

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IOC reinstating gender tests 'a disrespect for women', Semenya says

South African Caster Semenya said on Sunday that the IOC's reinstatement of gender verification tests for the 2028 Los Angeles Games was "a disrespect for women".

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Iran accuses US of plotting ground attack despite diplomatic talk

The speaker of Iran's parliament accused the US on Sunday of plotting a ground attack despite publicly pushing for a negotiated deal.

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Indonesia begins enforcing social media ban for under-16s

Indonesia began enforcing a social media ban for children under the age of 16 on Saturday, after a minister warned digital platforms there was "no room for compromise."

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Attacks across Middle East as Iran war enters second month

Gulf countries and Israel came under missile fire and Israeli forces struck Iran on Saturday, as the war raged into its second month with Washington expressing hopes for progress in talks with Tehran.

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Yemen's Houthi enter war as Iran strikes disrupt shipping

There were no reports of any casualties or damage in Israel, and the missile was reportedly intercepted.

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Senegal parade AFCON trophy at Stade de France, despite being stripped of title

Senegal on Saturday paraded the Africa Cup of Nations trophy they have been ordered to return ahead of a friendly against Peru at the Stade de France in Paris.

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Mongolian PM resigns after months of upheaval

Mongolian Prime Minister Gombojav Zandanshatar resigned on Friday at what he said was "a challenging time", stepping down after months of political upheaval.

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Iran warns civilians as Trump says talks 'going well'

Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned civilians across the Middle East Friday to stay away from areas near US forces, in a mark of defiance after President Trump claimed talks to end war

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At least 28 civilians killed in Sudan drone strikes

Two drone strikes in Sudan, one at a market in Darfur and the other along a road in Kordofan, killed at least 28 civilians, health workers told AFP Thursday.

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Lewis Hamilton says he's more committed to F1 than ever at age 41

A rejuvenated Lewis Hamilton says that he is more committed to Formula One "than ever" aged 41 and believes he trains harder than any other driver.

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FIFA investigating allegations of financial misconduct in Congo

FIFA announced on Wednesday that its ethics committee is investigating officials of the Congo Brazzaville Football Federation (Fecofoot) following allegations of financial misconduct.

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Violence against journalists in DR Congo rising, says RSF

Journalists have faced increasing violence and pressure amid the escalating conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said Thursday.

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AU calls UN slave trade vote step towards 'healing'

The United States was among those to oppose the measure, while Britain and EU member states abstained.

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IOC re-introduces gender testing for 2028 Summer Olympics: statement

IOC said on Thursday it was re-introducing genetic testing for gender to determine eligibility for "any female category event", beginning with the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

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US jury finds Meta, YouTube liable in social media addiction trial

The panel awarded $3 million in compensatory damages, assigning Meta 70 percent of the responsibility for the plaintiff's harm ($2.1 million) and YouTube the remaining 30 percent, ($900,000).

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North Korea's Kim 'warmly' welcomes Belarusian leader

Kim "gladly" met and "warmly" welcomed Lukashenko at the start of the two-day visit, the Korean Central News Agency reported, which followed a meeting last year in Beijing.

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Hezbollah rejects truce talks as Israel presses Lebanon strikes

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the military had already "created a genuine security zone" and was now expending it, pushing deeper into Lebanon.

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Somalia football slowly becomes a women's game

Somalis have long been passionate fans of European football, but local teams have been neglected. 

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Senegal lodge appeal to Court of Arbitration for Sport over AFCON final decision

Senegal have lodged an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport over the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of Nations title and hand the trophy to Morocco

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World Cup concerns are exaggerated, says FIFA vice-president

Widespread political and security concerns surrounding the upcoming World Cup are nothing new and will be forgotten once the first ball is kicked, FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani says

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Postecoglou 'not done yet' as he watches Spurs and Forest battle relegation

Ange Postecoglou says he was "not done yet" while admitting it was hard to watch as the two clubs that dumped him last year battle to avoid English Premier League relegation.

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Facts about Strait of Hormuz shipping blockade

Here are key facts and figures about the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route virtually paralysed by the Middle East war.

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Ukraine attacks spark fire at Russian port

In recent weeks Kyiv has intensified strikes against Russia, which has subjected Ukraine to daily bombardments since sending troops into the country in February 2022.

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Iran, Israel trade strikes despite Trump's talk of negotiations

Iran and Israel exchanged fresh strikes despite Donald Trump signalling progress in talks to end the escalating regional conflict.

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Dirty diapers born again in Japan recycling breakthrough

The collected diapers are shredded, washed and separated into pulp, plastic and super-absorbent polymer (SAP).

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Crude tumbles, stocks rally on hopes for Iran war de-escalation

The economic impact of the crisis has begun to bite around the world, with governments looking to cut energy consumption.

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Iran hits targets across Middle East after Trump signals talks progress

Iran fired a salvo of "precision-guided" missiles and drones at Israel and bases hosting US forces in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain, the country's Revolutionary Guards said early Wednesday.

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US reportedly sends peace plan as Iran opens to 'non-hostile' oil vessels

Iran had already in recent days said it was not targeting friendly nations, although many vessels have shied away as insurance companies refuse to take risks.

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Belarus leader visits North Korea for first time

Belarusian state news agency Belta said the two-day visit was to deepen ties and "identify key areas of mutual interest and the most promising projects for implementation".

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UN designates African slave trade as 'gravest crime against humanity'

The UN General Assembly on Wednesday designated the transatlantic African slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity," despite opposition by the United States and some European countries.

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Ukraine says Russian strikes killed three

"As a result of the enemy attack on Poltava community, damage was recorded to residential buildings and a hotel. Fires broke out," Vitali Dyakivnych posted on Telegram.

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US signs deportation agreement with Costa Rica

"It's a voluntary agreement," Chaves said, adding that "under this protocol we can reject anyone, not accept specific nationalities, while collaborating within the human rights framework."

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Iran media says energy infrastructure attacked

"As part of the ongoing attacks carried out by the Zionist and American enemy, the gas administration building and the gas pressure regulation station on Kaveh Street in Isfahan were targeted."

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New jihadist attack in Burkina kills at least 14 soldiers

"Every effort has been made to 'neutralise' the individuals who carried out the attack," another security official said, also speaking anonymously.

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India warns of misuse risk from cheap weight-loss jabs

India's health ministry warned Tuesday of the risks of unregulated use of weight-loss drugs, as low‑cost generic versions hit the market, stepping up inspections.

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Tiger Woods to return to action in TGL with Masters looming

Tiger Woods will make a tentative return to competitive action when he plays in the TGL golf league, weeks after he said that the Masters in April was not "off the table".

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Tottenham offer condolences to interim boss Tudor after father's death

Tottenham have offered their "thoughts and condolences" to interim boss Igor Tudor following the death of his father.

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Olympic champion Sifan Hassan pulls out of London Marathon

Olympic champion Sifan Hassan has withdrawn from next month's London Marathon with an Achilles injury, organisers announced on Monday.

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