Jonathan Head,South East Asia correspondent, Bangkokand
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BBC/ Jonathan HeadThe serenity of a late afternoon on the Moei River that divides Thailand from Myanmar is broken by…
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Myanmar’s army says it wants to eradicate scam compounds. Is it really doing that?
BBC/ Jonathan HeadThe army has been demolishing buildings in KK Park with explosives -
South Korea exam chief quits over ‘insane’ English test
The English section of South Korea’s gruelling college entrance exam, or Suneung, is notoriously difficult, with some students comparing it to deciphering an ancient script, and others calling it “insane”.
So intense was the criticism around this…
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Iranian skier who had fled to Germany makes homecoming, praises Khamenei
“I feel distressed,” Rosen told Iran International. “It seems as if I’m living the situation that I had as a hostage. My due process and the loss of my human rights now seem to be equal to those … who are now being sent back to Iran.”
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Reddit launches High Court challenge to Australia’s social media ban for kids
Reddit has launched a challenge in Australia’s highest court against the nation’s landmark social media ban for children.
The online forum is among 10 social media platforms which must bar Australians aged under 16 from having accounts, under a…
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US sanctions six more ships after seizing oil tanker off Venezuela
The US has imposed fresh sanctions on six more ships said to be carrying Venezuelan oil, a day after seizing a tanker off the country’s coast.
Sanctions have also been placed on some of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s relatives and…
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UN says US must lift restrictions on Iranian diplomats
The United Nations asserts that the US must allow accredited Iranian diplomats to carry out their work freely.
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Judge rules Trump unlawfully ended FEMA disaster prevention programme | Donald Trump News
Twenty states had challenged the end of the programme, meant to make localities more resilient to natural disasters.
Published On 11 Dec 2025
A federal judge has said the administration of…
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Germany under pressure over Afghans awaiting relocation in Pakistan
Germany is facing growing pressure to speed up the relocation of Afghans.
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Beacon of justice: Hazrat Fatima Zahra’s lasting legacy in shaping women's role in society
Hazrat Fatima Zahra (sa) embodied moral courage, spiritual devotion, and justice, and her legacy continues to inspire ethical leadership, resilience, and the empowerment of women in Muslim societies.
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Iraq marks 8th anniversary of victory over Daesh terrorists
Iraq celebrated the 8th anniversary of its costly victory over the Daesh terror group.
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