Indian film board blocks release of Oscar
Distributor says authorities warned screening Tunisian film-maker Kaouther Ben Hania’s docudrama could harm India–Israel relationsThe Indian release of The Voice …
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‘Waiting for days’: India feels impact of gas supply chain disruption amid Iran conflict
People struggle to cook and businesses bear brunt as closure of strait of Hormuz slows imports of liquefied petroleum gasFor …
Hearings to begin into Wang Fuk blaze that killed 168 people
Independent committee to investigate safety standards and whether building practices contributed to worst residential fires in decadesHow the Hong Kong …
Seoul raises terror alert as it prepares to host BTS comeback concert
Thousands of police prepare to deploy to South Korea’s capital ahead of K-pop’s most anticipated comebackSeoul has stepped up security …
China keeps close eye on US politics after summit delay
Beijing seeks to decipher effect of Iran war on US midterms and best way to apply pressure when Trump meets …
Afghans search for loved ones at Kabul rehab centre hit by Pakistani airstrike
Afghan Taliban government says more than 400 people killed and 265 injured, as Pakistan disputes target of strikeFamilies and friends …
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Governments in countries heavily reliant on Middle Eastern oil introduce measures to shield public from soaring costsMiddle East crisis – …
Can New Zealand’s fragile economic recovery withstand the global oil shock?
New Zealand economic growth tipped to overtake Australia’s this year but Middle East conflict casts a shadow over outlookJust as …
Pakistan hopes steep cost of airstrikes on Taliban targets will protect against terror attacks
Experts say attacks on Afghanistan are ‘defensive, not offensive’ but carry a risk of spiralling cycle of violenceAn escalating Pakistani …
How you walk reveals to others how you are feeling, researchers say
Study highlights the movements in people’s gait that give away most about their emotional stateA long face is not the …
‘Everything was burning, people were burning’: witnesses describe strike on Kabul drug rehab centre
Pakistani strike on Afghan capital kills 400 people, who burned in their beds or were crushed by collapsing wallsWitnesses and …
Kerr and Foord propel improved Matildas past China to Women’s Asian Cup final
Plucky Australia beat defending champions 2-1 Hosts will face Japan or South Korea in Saturday deciderThe Matildas are through to …
Golden generation still glitters as veterans kickstart misfiring Matildas
Goals from Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr help see off China and show that they can take Australia to Asian …
How Pakistan’s people
Falling costs and government incentives make solar an attractive option for many, reducing need for gasAfter prices of liquefied natural …
Afghanistan says 400 killed in strike by Pakistan on Kabul hospital
Deputy government spokesman says death toll has reached 400 people ‘so far’ as Islamabad denies targeting facility for drug addictsHundreds …
Trump seeks to delay China summit as Vance denies ‘wedge’ over Iran war
Pair attempt to strike united front amid reports vice-president skeptical over US-Israeli attack on IranDonald Trump revealed that he had …
China ‘still communicating’ with US over Trump visit despite talk of delay
US president hinted that his trip could be put on hold if Beijing failed to help secure the strait of …
Pakistan targets militant hideouts in Afghanistan as conflict continues
Afghan government reports zero casualties and accuses neighbouring country of wanting to ‘fuel the fire of war’Pakistan has targeted militant …
Apple cuts China App Store commission fees after government pressure
The move, which lowers fees to 25%, is a breakthrough for Chinese developers Tencent and ByteDanceSign up for the Breaking …
A window into how China and the US see each other
In China, one social media trend hangs on the idea that a life in the US is always one step …