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Kazakhstan cafe blast, fire kill at least seven

Canada's Carney visits India to boost trade, mend ties on latest 'middle powers' trip

China conducts patrol in South China Sea, accuses Philippines of 'disrupting' peace

Factbox-How do Pakistan and Taliban Afghan militaries stack up as tensions flare?

Pakistan in an open war with Afghanistan, Pakistan defence minister says

Trump Iranian missile claim unsupported by U.S. intelligence, say sources

Philippines, Japan, US hold joint military drills in South China Sea

Afghan Taliban open to talks after Pakistan bombs Kabul, Kandahar

Panama officials search CK Hutchison's subsidiary office, source says

South Korea's Lee to visit Singapore and the Philippines from March 1 to 4

Warmer winters leave Pakistan festival on thin ice

Tens of thousands without power in Russia's Belgorod after Ukrainian attack

White House: the US is open to dialogue with North Korea without preconditions, Yonhap says

Pakistan, Afghan forces clash after days of hostilities

Russia's Rosatom says overseas nuclear plant projects continue despite new UK sanctions

Russia to help select and train first Myanmar cosmonaut

Bangladesh court orders move to seek Interpol red notice for UK lawmaker Siddiq

UN rights chief says Taliban decree expands executions, deepens repression

Russia says sending British troops to Ukraine would prolong war, not end it

Germany's Merz says challenges remain as he concludes inaugural China trip

Chinese influence operation targets Japan elections, Trump, other countries, US foundation says

Poland is loyal US ally but can't be a "sucker", Sikorski says

Hungary's Orban asks EU to go verify Druzhba pipeline damage

Syrian government forces and Druze factions exchange prisoners in Sweida

UNICEF alarmed over reports of deadly Myanmar air strikes on civilians

South Korea, UAE sign MOU on $35 billion defence cooperation, envoy says

'Will it give me a job?': Nepal's election promises don't stop youth exodus

Father of Hong Kong activist sentenced to eight months in jail under national security law

Hong Kong court overturns China critic Jimmy Lai's fraud conviction in rare legal victory

Fiji and Tuvalu to host pre-COP31 climate meetings

North Korea leader Kim's daughter appears at military parade, state media footage shows

North Korea's Kim promises more nuclear weapons as Congress closes with military parade

Vance says Trump still prefers diplomatic solution with Iran

Israeli settlers burn tents, vehicles in West Bank village, say residents

Norway's King Harald stable in hospital in Tenerife, needs close monitoring, says physician

US expands sanctions on Iran over oil sales, weapons programs

US tariff rate to hit 15% or more for some nations, Greer says

Sri Lanka arrests ex-intelligence chief over 2019 Easter bombings

Iran sees 'good outlook' for talks with US as negotiating team heads to Geneva