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Lies, horror, trauma: Kenyans recount forced Russian recruitment
AFP, Published on 09/02/2026
» NAIROBI — The scars on Victor's forearm remind him constantly of the day a Ukrainian drone attacked him after he was forcibly conscripted, like hundreds of young Kenyans, into the Russian army.
Iranian security officer stabbed, shot dead at protest
AFP, Published on 03/01/2026
» TEHRAN - A member of an Iranian paramilitary force was killed during a demonstration in the country’s west, the Mehr news agency reported on Saturday, the seventh day of protests that have spread to more than two dozen cities.
Prime minister hopeful Tarique Rahman arrives in Bangladesh
AFP, Published on 25/12/2025
» DHAKA — Aspiring prime minister and political heavyweight Tarique Rahman was welcomed back to Bangladesh on Thursday by huge crowds of joyous supporters after 17 years in self-imposed exile.
Taipei attacker acted alone, police say after four die
Reuters, Published on 20/12/2025
» TAIPEI — The man suspected of carrying out an attack in Taiwan with a smoke grenade and knife acted alone, police said on Saturday of the incident that killed four, including the attacker.
Chile, Argentina football fans trade blame over stadium violence
AFP, Published on 22/08/2025
» BUENOS AIRES (ARGENTINA) - Argentine and Chilean football fans traded blame on Thursday after a pitched battle in a Buenos Aires stadium involving knives, sticks and stun grenades, which left 19 people injured, three seriously.
Thailand accuses Cambodia of 'flagrant violation' of truce
AFP, Published on 30/07/2025
» BANGKOK - Thailand accused Cambodia on Wednesday of a "flagrant violation" of a truce deal to end cross-border fighting, saying Cambodian troops launched an overnight attack on the frontier.
NATO strikes spending deal, but Spain exemption claim risks Trump ire
AFP, Published on 23/06/2025
» BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) - NATO on Sunday signed off on a pledge to ramp up defence spending before its upcoming summit, but Madrid insisted it would not need to hit the 5% of GDP demanded by US President Donald Trump.
Seoul says 300 North Korean soldiers killed fighting Ukraine
AFP, Published on 13/01/2025
» SEOUL - Around 300 North Korean soldiers have been killed and 2,700 wounded while fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine, a South Korean lawmaker said Monday, citing information from Seoul's spy agency.
China's Xi faces dilemma as consulate blast sparks fear of Myanmar chaos
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/10/2024
» SINGAPORE - For decades, China has sought to maintain influence among armed ethnic groups in Myanmar in lawless border areas while also providing support to military leaders in charge of the Southeast Asian nation. An attack on its consulate last week shows that balancing act is becoming untenable.
Turncoat warlord at centre of Myanmar drama
Reuters, Published on 25/04/2024
» Armed soldiers loyal to a turncoat warlord patrol the streets of the border town of Myawaddy, as troops of the ruling Myanmar junta and rebels jostle for control of the outpost that handles more than US$1 billion in border trade every year.