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Russia officially recognises Taliban government in Afghanistan: agencies

Russia has officially recognised the Taliban government in Afghanistan as it seeks closer ties with… Read More

6 dead, 30 missing after ferry sinks on way to Indonesia’s Bali

At least six people were dead and dozens unaccounted for Thursday after a ferry sank… Read More

Ethiopia’s mega dam on the Nile ‘now complete’: PM

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Thursday said a multi-billion-dollar mega-dam on… Read More

China warns against trade deals that ‘hurt’ others

BEIJING: China warned on Thursday against trade deals that "hurt third parties" after US President… Read More

Australian man dies from ‘extremely rare’ bat bite virus

SYDNEY, Australia: An Australian man has died from an "extremely rare" rabies-like infection transmitted by… Read More

Third-ever confirmed interstellar object blazing through Solar System

PARIS: Astronomers on Wednesday confirmed the discovery of an interstellar object racing through our Solar… Read More

Trump tax bill stalled by Republican rebellion in Congress

WASHINGTON: Donald Trump's signature tax and spending bill was in limbo early Thursday as Republican… Read More

Hamas says discussing proposals after Trump Gaza ceasefire push

Palestinian group Hamas said on Wednesday it was discussing proposals for a Gaza ceasefire received… Read More

Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina sentenced to six months

DHAKA: Bangladesh on Wednesday convicted fugitive ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina of contempt of court and… Read More

Dalai Lama says he will have successor after his death

McLeod GANJ, India: The Dalai Lama said Wednesday that the 600-year-old Tibetan spiritual institution would… Read More