Why are South Asians going to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war?

Young men from India, Nepal and Sri Lanka are on the front lines of Russia's war on Ukraine.

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OpenAI debuts voice cloning tool, but deems it too risky for public release

ChatGPT creator says Voice Engine can replicate a person’s voice based on a 15-second audio sample.

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The high cost of being a whistleblower in China

While the right to report wrongdoing is recognised in the Chinese constitution, it comes with strict limits.

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Tens of thousands of Israelis take part in anti-gov’t protests

Protesters say Jerusalem rally is the biggest anti-government protest since Israel launched its war on Gaza in October.

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Car bomb kills at least seven in Syrian town near Turkish border

Blast occurred in Syrian opposition city of Azaz during peak late night shopping after breaking the day's Ramadan fast.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 762

As the war enters its 762nd day, these are the main developments.

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China’s Xi to meet foreign business leaders amid jitters over economy

Apple CEO Tim Cook among executives expected to attend meeting, according to Wall Street Journal report.

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‘Backs to the wall’: Myanmar military prepares to mark Armed Forces Day

As troops parade in Naypyidaw, questions are being asked about a military under pressure from anticoup forces.

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Long-shot candidate Robert F Kennedy announces vice president pick

Kennedy introduced tech lawyer Nicole Shanahan as his vice presidential pick at a rally in Oakland, California.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 756

As the war enters its 756th day, these are the main developments.

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Nearly every country’s population will be shrinking by 2100, study warns

Sub-Saharan Africa to account for one in every two children born in 2100, Lancet study says.

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Q&A: Taiwan whistleblower Rex How on the challenge of generational change

How exposed a secret China trade pact triggering 2014's Sunflower Movement. Ten years on, much has changed.

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Advocates gird for Texas migrant law that could upheave US immigration

SB4 allows Texas to detain and deport migrants. Experts say it would beckon in new era of US policy if allowed to stand.

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North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Blinken visits Seoul

Launches come days after South Korea and US wrapped up military drills Pyongyang sees as an invasion rehearsal.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 753

As the war enters its 753rd day, these are the main developments.

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Putin poised to win Russian presidential election by a landslide

Early results show Putin winning some 87 percent of the vote, the highest-ever result in Russia's post-Soviet history.

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How Yazan starved to death amid Israel’s war on Gaza

A family remains in shock at how a vicious war destroyed their son's health and took him away from them.

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Why are one-fifth of the world’s migratory species facing extinction?

Nearly half of all migratory species are in decline. Can they be saved?

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Elite Afghan soldiers turn barbers, gym trainers in India to escape Taliban

Trading guns for hair clippers and dumbbells, they’ve had to desert their dreams - like their government deserted them.

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Kim Jong Un takes ride in luxury Russian limo given to him by Putin

State media says car ride is 'clear proof' of the close and deepening relationship between the two countries.

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For many Chinese, there are ‘more important things’ than Taiwan unification

Beijing has not ruled out using force to annex Taiwan, but there is little appetite for war among Chinese people.

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Thailand, Laos try to ‘make junta presentable’ amid ASEAN Myanmar inertia

With Laos as chair, the 10 members of ASEAN appear to be becoming more accommodative of reviled military regime.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 750

As the war enters its 750th day, these are the main developments.

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Artists and speakers protest SXSW festival over defence sponsors, Gaza war

At least 80 acts and speakers have dropped out of the Texas event as part of a boycott against US weapons companies.

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Who are Haiti’s gangs and what do they want? All you need to know

Haitian armed groups have grown more autonomous, experts say, and force alone will not resolve growing security crisis.

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Deadly blast hits Pakistani city of Peshawar

The blast in Peshawar's Board Bazaar area wounded one person believed to be in a critical condition.

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At least 19 killed, 7 missing in flash floods in Indonesia

Disaster management agency says more than 80,000 people have fled to temporary government shelters.

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US opens criminal probe into Boeing 737 MAX mid-flight blowout

Investigation comes amid heightened scrutiny of Boeing's safety record following fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019.

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Biden makes contradictory remarks on ‘red lines’ for Israel in Gaza

US president says Israel's Netanyahu is 'hurting Israel' more than helping in his handling of the war.

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‘Most vexing’ test: Can Pakistan’s Sharifs revive talks with India’s Modi?

Analysts say India's 2024 election will need to pass first. But a long history between the Sharifs and Modi offers hope

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Snubs, protests and history makers: What to know about the 2024 Oscars

The US-based Academy Awards have long stood as a cultural touchstone, honouring some of the top films of the year.

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Canada lifting freeze on UNRWA funding after weeks of protests, criticism

Rights advocates welcome 'much-needed decision' as Palestinians in Gaza face humanitarian crisis amid Israeli attacks.

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Turkey offers to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks as Erdogan hosts Zelenskyy

Erdogan pitches himself as go-between, Zelenskyy indicates Russia would not be invited to the first meeting.

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Argentina’s Milei vows to push economic reforms with or without parliament

Argentina’s libertarian leader says he will 'keep pushing forward' with radical economic agenda.

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Money, power and the peril of courting Chinese nationalism

Nationalism in China has been invoked for political ends and financial gains, but it is also a destructive force.

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Manchester City ready for United to try to ‘close gap’ in Premier League

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expects United to be a force once more, but not in time for Sunday's derby.

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What is Super Tuesday and why is it important? All you need to know

With votes in more than a dozen states, Super Tuesday is set to be pivotal in the race for the Republican nomination.

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