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UN chief says Sudan conflict could ‘engulf the whole region’

The UN secretary-general warned Monday that the violence between warring parties in Sudan "could engulf the whole region and beyond."…

China says respects ex-Soviet states’ sovereignty after envoy sparks outrage

China insisted it respects the sovereignty of all ex-Soviet countries on Monday, after comments by its ambassador to France drew…

Bangladesh swears in new president ahead of election

Mohammed Shahabuddin, a former judge and a ruling party official, was sworn in as the president of Bangladesh on Monday,…

Kremlin spokesman says his son fought in Ukraine

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Monday said his son Nikolai had taken part in Russia's offensive in Ukraine, months after…

Russia says ‘repelled’ drone attack on Crimea port

Moscow, Russia | AFP | Monday 4/24/2023 Russian authorities said Monday they had "repelled" a drone attack on the port…

‘Ukrainian’ drone found outside Moscow

A "Ukrainian" drone has been found outside Moscow, an official said on Monday, adding this had led local authorities to…

DEVELOPING STORY: Rescue operations to extract foreigners from Sudan

Khartoum, Sudan | AFP | Monday 4/24/2023 Battles raging in Sudan between the army and paramilitaries have sparked multiple evacuation…

Russia’s Sber launches GPTChat rival Gigachat

Moscow, Russia | AFP | Monday 4/24/2023 Leading Russian technology company Sber on Monday announced the launch of its conversational…

Branson urges Singapore to halt execution of cannabis convict

British tycoon Richard Branson Monday urged Singapore to halt the imminent execution of a man sentenced to death over one…

China, Singapore to hold joint naval drills

  Beijing, China | AFP | Monday 4/24/2023 China and Singapore will hold joint naval drills this week, Beijing's defence…

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