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Indian police detain dozens of protesters demanding election chief resign over voter-roll irregularities

Indian police detain dozens of protesters demanding election chief resign over voter-roll irregularities

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Indian police detained protesters in New Delhi on Saturday as demonstrations entered a second consecutive day, with activists and opposition groups demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the country’s voter rolls. The protests have brought renewed attention to India’s electoral process, with demonstrators accusing the Election Commission of […]

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State Dept says US 'kicked out' two Iranian diplomats after UN General Assembly

State Dept says US ‘kicked out’ two Iranian diplomats after UN General Assembly

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The United States has expelled two members of the Iranian delegation who remained in the country after attending the recent United Nations General Assembly in New York, according to the US State Department. A US official told AFP that the two Iranian delegation members were still in New York after the General Assembly had ended […]

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China opens its first overseas air force base in Laos, analysts warn Beijing is only getting started

China opens its first overseas air force base in Laos, analysts warn Beijing is only getting started

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China has established a new military presence in Laos, marking a significant development in Beijing’s expanding defence relationships across Southeast Asia. The facility, located at Ban Keun, about 50 kilometres north of Vientiane, includes the China-Laos Joint Support and Training Center and the China-Laos Friendship Aviation Academy. The development is attracting attention because it expands […]

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Spain faces fresh housing protests after parliament rejects tenant protections

Spain faces fresh housing protests after parliament rejects tenant protections

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Spain is facing another wave of housing protests after parliament rejected two government measures aimed at strengthening protections for tenants, adding fresh pressure to an already tense political and housing situation. Demonstrations are expected in Madrid and more than 50 other Spanish cities following the parliamentary defeat. The measures had been introduced after nationwide anger […]

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Malaysia’s largest MMEA vessel launched in Türkiye, set to sail home in January

Malaysia’s largest MMEA vessel launched in Türkiye, set to sail home in January

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Malaysia is moving closer to strengthening its maritime enforcement capabilities with the launch of the Multi-Purpose Mission Ship 1 (MPMS 1), the largest vessel ever built for the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA). The vessel was launched at Desan Shipyard in Istanbul, Türkiye, where its construction has reportedly been progressing smoothly and ahead of schedule. […]

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