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World / Asia

India shuts schools near Pakistan border amid escalating tensions 09 May 2025 - 06:06 pm
People watch an unclaimed part of an aircraft at Wuyan village in Pulwama district, about 20 km south of Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, May 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)
Cricket's India Premier League suspended for one week over India-Pakistan conflict 09 May 2025 - 05:13 pm
A cricket fan stands outside the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on May 9, 2025, after the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket tournament was suspended for a week following the cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. Photo by Arun SANKAR / AFP.
China cracks down on smuggling to enforce rare earth export controls 09 May 2025 - 01:56 pm
Shipping containers are stacked at a port in Shanghai on May 9, 2025. Photo by AFP
North Korea fires flurry of short-range ballistic missiles 09 May 2025 - 10:09 am
People watch a television screen showing a news broadcast with file footage of a North Korean missile test, at a train station in Seoul, yesterday. (AFP)
Pakistan PM talks India tensions with US State Secretary 08 May 2025 - 10:39 pm
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Fijian Olympic medallist Raisuqe killed after car hit by train 08 May 2025 - 07:11 pm
Castres' Fiji wing Josaia Raisuqe celebrates after scoring a try during the French Top14 rugby union match between Castres Olympique and Rugby Club Toulonnais (Toulon) at The Pierre-Fabre Stadium in Castres, south-western France, on April 22, 2023. Photo by Valentine CHAPUIS / AFP
Three arrested in Japan over suitcases stuffed with hermit crabs 08 May 2025 - 03:48 pm
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'Jumbo': the animated Indonesian film smashing records 08 May 2025 - 02:21 pm
This picture taken on April 21, 2025 shows two teenagers speaking next to a poster of the animated film Jumbo at a cinema in Bekasi, West Java. (Photo by Bay Ismoyo / AFP)
Hundreds flee across Thai border after attack on Myanmar military 08 May 2025 - 10:56 am
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India and Pakistan trade fire after deadly escalation 08 May 2025 - 10:03 am
A general view of a partially deserted bridge leading to the Indian-run main town of Poonch on May 8, 2025. (Photo by Punit Paranjpe / AFP)
What the shell: scientists marvel as NZ snail lays egg from neck 08 May 2025 - 08:17 am
This handout picture taken on September 18, 2024 and released by the New Zealand Department of Conservation on May 8, 2025 shows a Mount Augustus snail laying an egg through its neck in Hokitika, New Zealand. (Photo by Lisa Flanagan / New Zealand Department of Conservation / AFP)
Pakistan claims to have downed Indian warplanes, vows response to strikes 08 May 2025 - 07:55 am
People watch a television in a restaurant as Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses the nation, in Islamabad on May 7, 2025. (Photo by Aamir Qureshi / AFP)
World Bank grants cash-strapped Sri Lanka $1.0bn loan 07 May 2025 - 06:15 pm
A labourer carries sacks of onions at a market in Colombo on April 30, 2025. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP)
Pakistan's Supreme Court allows civilians to be tried by military 07 May 2025 - 04:45 pm
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Xi's upcoming visit to deepen China-Russia ties, bolster global peace 07 May 2025 - 02:50 pm
The Guard of Honor of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) participate in a rehearsal for the Victory Day military parade, which marks the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, in Moscow, Russia, May 3, 2025. (Xinhua/Yao Dawei)
Sri Lanka ruling party wins local elections 07 May 2025 - 02:33 pm
Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake (C) waves as he leaves a polling station after casting his ballot during voting in Sri Lanka's local government election in Colombo on May 6, 2025. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP)
Man apprehended after alleged knife attack on Tokyo Metro, one injured: reports 07 May 2025 - 02:20 pm
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Airlines cancel, reroute flights after India-Pakistan clashes 07 May 2025 - 01:49 pm
Passengers wait at Jinnah International airport after all domestic and international flights were cancelled in Karachi on May 7, 2025. Photo by Asif HASSAN / AFP