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In a few shocking occurrences two weeks ago, residents of Khirbet Humsa in the

Mineral resources are linked to civil wars across Africa

Mineral resources in Africa-including oil, diamonds, gold and cobalt-are frequently linked to

Mexico wants to retain ties with Cuba despite US pressure

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday said Mexico will continue to have

China revises regulations for rural reforms

China is preparing to conduct its fourth national agricultural census, aimed at

Pakistan-Afghanistan tension deteriorates

The Pakistan Foreign Office (FO) said on Monday that the Afghan chargé

Congo and Zambia blame external powers for plundering mineral resources

Africa's mineral governance landscape is profoundly shaped by international trade agreements and partnerships with

UN says still a long way to go to achieve full women rights

Women and girls represent half of the world's population and, therefore, also

Islamabad's last ditch effort to reconcile US with Iran

Politicians, bureaucrats and journalists from both sides of the border took to

Gender Equality Is Vital to Build Up Peaceful Societies: UN Reviews

Women and girls represent half of the world's population and, therefore, also half of

Israel Urged to Avoid Violence With Palestine Civilians

"This assault wasn't just meant to burn the houses but also to

Poverty and Political Grievances Are Often Induced to Destabilize African Countries

Mineral resources in Africa-including oil, diamonds, gold, and cobalt-are frequently linked to

Dire Catastrophes Ahead If US and Iran Fail to Reach A Deal: Reports

Politicians, bureaucrats and journalists from both sides of the border took to

China's Experiments With Farming Techniques Show Mixed Results

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has signed a State Council decree to publish

Labour Party wins fourth successive general elections in Malta

Supporters of Malta's Labour Party show four fingers, representing a record-breaking fourth consecutive term in power, amid celebrations

Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire by 45 days

The US State Department will hold negotiations aimed at reaching a permanent

China concerned over countries leaning towards nuclear weapons

China on Friday called for renewed commitment to the international consensus on

US imposes restrictions on Central American countries over ties with Cuba

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Sunday said Mexico

New York commuter rail system shuts down as workers strike

North America's largest commuter rail system was shut down on Saturday after

How India plans to count 1.4 billion people

India has kicked off a mammoth exercise to count its entire population

'True treasure of the world': Rubio hails Taj Mahal during visit

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio with his wife Jeanette D. Rubio and US Ambassador

Cubans gather before US embassy in Havana to protest Raul Castro indictment

Thousands of Cubans gathered on May 22 before the US embassy in

Taiwan says US has not informed it of any delay in planned arms sale

Taiwan's government said Friday it has not received any official notice from

UN voices 'grave concern' over Taliban marriage law

The United Nations expressed "grave concern" on Thursday about a new law

Why is India's Gen Z rallying behind the 'Cockroach Janta Party'?

A satirical online political movement dubbed the "Cockroach Janta Party" has gained

Australian breaks fastest sea-to-summit Everest record

An Australian climber has made the fastest "sea-to-summit" ascent of Mount Everest,

Disordered approach to mineral resources keeps on fuelling civil wars across Africa

Modern Congo's instability is rooted in the 1994 Rwandan genocide, which apart from the

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