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Nobel Prize in Medicine 2025 Awarded for Key Discoveries in Immune System Regulation
Brunkow, Ramsdell, and Sakaguchi Awarded 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine for Groundbreaking Discoveries on How the Body Prevents Self-Attack
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UK Announces £27m Aid Package for Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said "the UK would continue to work tirelessly to ensure that those displaced by violence in Myanmar have the support, protection, dignity and opportunities they deserve,” in a statement released by the UK Foreign Office.
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30 Global Sumud Flotilla Boats Continue Toward Gaza, 201 Activists Detained by Israel
Standoff at Sea: Israeli Navy intercepts 21 vessels of the "Global Sumud Flotilla," taking more than 200 international activists into custody as the remaining boats press on toward the blockaded coast
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Thailand's New Leader Vows to Tackle Border Tensions and Overhaul Constitution
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul faces a four-month deadline and a tricky political alliance as he promises sweeping reforms on the economy, foreign policy, and the nation's charter.
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Myanmar Military Seeks Russian Help to Monitor Elections
With elections just three months away, Myanmar’s military regime is leaning on Russia to lend legitimacy to a vote already dismissed as a sham by much of the international community.
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UK to announce the recognition of Palestine State on Sunday
Prime Minister Keir Starmer will announce UK’s recognition of Palestine on Sunday, citing the Gaza crisis and West Bank settlement expansion as urgent reasons.
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New 5.5-Magnitude Quake Jolts Afghanistan as Death Toll from Earlier Tremor Tops 1,400
Fresh tremor deepens Afghanistan’s quake tragedy
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Vietnam Rises to World’s 4th Fastest-Growing Tourism Destination in 2024
In 2024, Vietnam saw a 38.64% surge in foreign arrivals compared to 2023, welcoming 17.4 million visitors. This milestone highlights Vietnam’s growing appeal, built on its cultural heritage, scenic landscapes, and world-renowned cuisine
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Shallow 6.0-Magnitude Earthquake in Eastern Afghanistan Kills 500, Injures Thousands
The quake, centered just 17 miles from Jalalabad near the Pakistan border, had a shallow depth of about 5 miles, making it highly destructive
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Malaysia Celebrates 68 Years of Independence, Showcases Unity and Vision for the Future
Malaysia commemorates its 68th Independence Day with grand parades, cultural performances, and nationwide celebrations under the theme “Malaysia Madani: People cared for ”
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Shariful M. Khan Becomes First Bangladeshi-American Brigadier General in U.S. Air Force
a milestone celebrated across the Bangladeshi diaspora and hailed as a symbol of global leadership and excellence
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Pentagon chief says Indo-Pacific allies 'stepping up' to 5% of GDP defense spending goal
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has declared that Indo-Pacific allies are aligning with NATO’s target of spending 5 percent of GDP on defense by 2035
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Dragon-Elephant Reset? India and China Edge Closer as U.S. Tariff Pressures Reshape Asia’s Balance
After years of deadly clashes and diplomatic chill, India and China are signaling normalization. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s planned visit to China, new trade concessions, and resumed people-to-people links come as U.S. tariffs squeeze Indian exports
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Exiled Without End: World Humanitarian Day Echoes the Forgotten Struggle of the Rohingya
Marking World Humanitarian Day, campaigners warn the Rohingya cannot remain forgotten in exile
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Trump administration Cancels Over 6,000 International Student Visas: Report
Officials cite law violations and security concerns, but critics call it a political attack on academic freedom
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Ukraine Should Strike Deal with Russia to End War : Trump
Trump presses Kyiv to cut a deal with Moscow after Alaska meeting with Putin
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Putin’s Alaska Visit Triggers Protests as Trump Hosts Ceasefire Talks Without Ukraine
Activists accused Trump of legitimizing Putin by hosting him on US soil in a state that was once part of Russia before its 1867 sale to the United States.
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Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond: South Asia's Resilient Response on International Youth Day 2025
On International Youth Day 2025, South Asia’s youth demonstrated their vital role in sustainable development through community-driven projects addressing clean water, gender equality, education, and climate resilience
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AfroMedia Condemns Targeted Killings of Media Professionals in Gaza, Urges Immediate UN Intervention
Over 240 journalists killed since October 2023, AfroMedia warns of grave threat to press freedom
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Japan Breaks Silence on Citizens’ Role in Child Sex Tourism with Rare Laos Warning
Grassroots petition in Vientiane spurred Tokyo’s unusually direct warning to its own nationals