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Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli resigns after violent anti-corruption protests

He stepped down amid mounting pressure after one of the deadliest crackdowns in years left at least 19 people dead and reignited nationwide protests.

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Thaksin ordered to serve a year prison term after hospital stay ruled invalid

Thailand’s Supreme Court rules former prime minister must return to custody as political dynasty suffers major blow

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France plunges into political turmoil as Parliament topples Bayrou government

No-confidence vote reignited fears of prolonged legislative paralysis as France grapples with ballooning debt, faltering public confidence and mounting geopolit...

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Nepal lifts social media ban after protests leave 19 dead, minister says

The decision came after 19 people were killed and more than 100 injured in the "Gen Z" protests on Monday against widespread corruption and the ban

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Flotilla for Gaza says boat struck by drone in Tunisian waters

Israel has imposed a naval blockade on the coastal enclave since Hamas took control of Gaza in 2007, saying it aims to stop weapons from reaching the militant g...

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Thailand's top court to deliver judgment on tycoon Thaksin dodging jail

Thaksin's camp says hospital stay was medically justified amid the political reckoning for Shinawatras after fall from power

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Indonesia removes Sri Mulyani Indrawati, names Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa as new finance minister

The announcement came after two weeks of protests and unrest across the country, which have included calls for a fairer taxation system

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Kremlin: Sanctions will never force Russia to change course

Putin says the Russian economy has endured well and he has ordered businesses and officials to defy the sanctions in every way they can

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After issuing 'last warning' to Hamas, Trump eyes Gaza deal 'soon'

Hamas reiterated its readiness for negotiations to release all hostages in exchange for a "clear announcement of an end to the war"

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In rare ruling, Israeli Supreme Court says Israel deprives Palestinian prisoners of food

The three-judge panel ruled unanimously that the Israeli government had a legal duty to provide Palestinian prisoners with three meals a day to ensure “a basic...

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Japan PM Ishiba resigns after bruising election losses

Ishiba, 68, came to power less than a year ago faced voter backlash over rising living costs

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Anutin Charnvirakul installed as Thai prime minister, ending Shinawatra dynasty’s hold on power

Cannabis champion and former health minister takes office with royal backing, promises fresh elections within four months

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'Trump's legacy crumbles', Israelis call on U.S. President to end Gaza war

Trump pledged a swift end to the war in Gaza during his presidential campaign, but nearly eight months into his second term, a resolution has remained elusive