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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Polls open in Turkey local elections in key test of Erdogan’s popularity

Vote will decide who gets to control Istanbul and capital Ankara, both of which the Turkish president lost in 2019.

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Ramadan 2024: Where do your dates come from?

Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Algeria produce nearly half the world’s dates.

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‘Pure veg fleet’: How Indian food app Zomato sparked a caste, purity debate

Delivery workers worry that vegetarian-only fleets today could pave the way for caste-based delivery systems tomorrow.

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Gaza war reminds Vietnam of liberation struggle once shared with Palestine

Israel's war on Gaza spurs Vietnam’s youth to rediscover solidarity with Palestinians and a shared revolutionary past.

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How Wisconsin advocates hope to use ‘uncommitted’ votes to pressure Biden

Wisconsin's April 2 primary will be latest forum for a movement hoping to force Biden to change his stance on Gaza war.

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China turns to AI in propaganda mocking the ‘American Dream’

Chinese state media's A Fractured America series shows how AI is beginning to shape Beijing's influence campaigns.

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Australia challenged on ‘moral failure’ of weapons trade with Israel

Regular protests have been taking place outside Australian firms making crucial components for the F-35 fighter jet.

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Amid legal woes, Brazil’s Bolsonaro seeks passport return for Israel trip

The former president's passport had been seized as part of a police raid in February amid allegations of coup-mongering.

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Former US Senator Joe Lieberman dies at age 82: media reports

A family statement said the four-term senator and vice presidential candidate died from complications after a fall.

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UN expert says she faces threats after Israel-Gaza genocide report

Francesca Albanese had said there were clear indications Israel violated three acts in the UN Genocide Convention.

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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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‘Fighting spirit’: How Myanmar’s armed resistance is taking new ground

Groups fighting against the ruling military are making gains despite air and drone attacks.

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‘Not enough’: Why the US did not veto a Gaza ceasefire resolution at the UN

Analysts say US decision against vetoing the UN measure signals Biden's growing frustration with Israel's PM Netanyahu.

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