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China

Indonesia and China agree to deepen maritime and security ties

Indonesia and China vow to strengthen maritime cooperation, including joint security efforts in the South China Sea, amid ongoing tensions over Beijing's activities near the Natuna Islands.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan Easter bombing victims named 'witnesses of faith'

The Vatican has recognised 167 Sri Lankan Catholics killed in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings as 'witnesses of faith', six years after the attacks that killed over 260 people.

Taiwan

Bipartisan US delegation signals backing for Taiwan

Despite Trump’s 32% tariff and past criticism, Taiwan has vowed to boost defence spending and strengthen economic ties with Washington.

Europe News

Greece strengthens military with 16 anti-ship missiles from France

Greece plans to spend €25 billion over the next decade on advanced, AI-powered defence systems and technologies.

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Greece

New leftist extremist group claims responsibility for Athens bombing

While no injuries were reported in the blast on Friday, the group said the attacks were part of an "armed struggle against the state".

Europe News

Italy sends 40 rejected asylum seekers to Albania detention centres

Legal experts and rights groups have raised alarm over the move, questioning its legality and accusing Italy of undermining asylum rights.

Australia

Australian opposition leader’s home targeted in alleged bomb plot

A 16-year-old teen, arrested last year, has been ordered to stand trial in Queensland’s Supreme Court on charges of planning a terrorist act involving explosives and a drone.

Syria

South Korea establishes diplomatic ties with Syria’s new government

The announcement comes months after a rebel coalition ousted longtime Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who had maintained close ties with North Korea.

Business

China accuses US of 'economic bullying' as tariff dispute escalates

Beijing matched the 34% tariff rate and imposed countermeasures, including export restrictions on rare earth minerals and suspensions of select US agricultural imports.

USA

US border agents charged with taking bribes to smuggle migrants

Prosecutors say the two border agents in Southern California waved through dozens of vehicles in exchange for thousands of dollars each.

Sudan

UN raises alarm over civilian executions in Sudan

Sudanese rights group Emergency Lawyers says the army has executing civilians suspected of supporting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

Argentina

Argentina's Senate rejects Milei’s nominees to Supreme Court

The resounding congressional defeat could complicate the implementation of President Javier Milei's radical state overhaul of Argentina.

Russia

China's FM visits Russia amid uncertain Ukraine ceasefire

While Beijing has publicly maintained a neutral stance, China continues to provide diplomatic and economic support to Russia.

Afghanistan

Taliban leader declares Western laws unnecessary in Afghanistan

Speaking during a sermon for Eid al-Fitr, Hibatullah Akhundzada said that the Taliban "will create our own laws" and dismissed Western legal frameworks.

Germany

Germany raids group accused of plotting against Eritrean government

More than 200 police officers searched 19 properties in a large-scale operation, with a related raid also conducted in Denmark. No arrests have been made so far.

Colombia

Rebel group committing ‘widespread abuses’ in Colombia — NGO

Human Rights Watch says more than 56,000 people have been displaced since January, and accuses rebel fighters of executions, forced labour and child recruitment.

South Africa

South African president rejects claims of Afrikaner persecution

Donald Trump previously signed an executive order to cut funding to South Africa and offer refugee status to Afrikaners, claiming the government was enabling farm attacks and land dispossession.

South Sudan

South Sudan risks return to civil war, warns top UN envoy

The head of the peacekeeping mission in the country said President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar must put the interests of the South Sudanese people first.

Democratic Republic Of Congo

DR Congo rebel leader vows to fight on despite EU sanctions

Peace talks collapsed after the group withdrew over EU sanctions, with rebel leader Corneille Nangaa rejecting talks without rebels.

USA

Detained Columbia student calls arrest ‘anti-Palestinian racism'

Khalil was arrested on 8 March for his role in campus protests against Israel and was later transferred from New York to Louisiana, a move his lawyers argue was politically motivated.

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