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Trump says he’ll speak to Taiwan’s leader: Why that is significant

Analysts say the remarks are less a sign of closer US-Taiwan ties than another example of Trump’s unpredictability.

Why are India’s mosques turning into temple disputes?

India’s courts are reopening mosque disputes despite laws meant to protect religious sites. What changed?

‘Lingering shock from tragedy’ weeks after Minab school bombing

Residents are calling for justice weeks after US missiles killed at least 156 people at a school in Minab, Iran.

Oil markets nearing ‘red zone’ as summer travel season nears, warns IEA chief

Surging demand, low reserves and reduced Middle East exports predicted to cause global crunch by AugustOil markets will...

Afghan women’s refugee team returns to world cricket post Taliban exclusion

Afghanistan women's refugee team will tour United Kingdom in June and be guests at July's World Cup final at Lord's.

Putin and Lukashenko monitor joint Russia-Belarus nuclear exercises

Moscow and Minsk hold strategic nuclear drills with the two countries' leaders participating via video conference.

President meets with Iran army commander, troops at maximum combat readiness

Arteta ‘built a fire’ instead of watching Arsenal’s Premier League crowning

Arsenal will lift the Premier League trophy for the first time since 2004 after Sunday's match at Crystal Palace.

Russia rehearses ‘use of nuclear forces’ in drills with Belarus

Russia delivered nuclear warheads to sites in Belarus as part of a three-day military exercise involving both countries.

Ecuador’s Disappeared

Fault Lines investigates forced disappearances conducted by Ecuador’s military while waging a war against drug cartels.

Hungary to limit prime ministers to maximum eight-year terms

Péter Magyar’s draft amendment would prevent Viktor Orbán from returning to the roleEurope live – latest updatesHungary’...

US-Iran diplomacy picks up: What’s the latest?

Iranian media reported that the Pakistani interior minister is in Iran to help the US and Iran reach a peace deal.