Liberia Receives First Group Under U.S. Deportation Deal
Liberia received the first group under an agreement to take up to 1,200 people removed from the United States.
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Indonesia and China Open a New Strategic Dialogue
Indonesia and China launched a new dialogue in Jakarta, linking security cooperation with trade, energy and technology.
Zambia’s Election Dispute Deepens as Police Summon Opposition Leader
Zambia’s election aftermath has intensified after police summoned opposition leader Brian Mundubile over alleged national-security threats.
Evergrande Founder’s Life Sentence Closes a Chapter, Not China’s Property Crisis
China has sentenced Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan to life in prison, but creditors and unfinished-home buyers still face unresolved questions.
India University Demolition Paused, but Its Future Is Unsettled
An official has paused plans to demolish 38 Jauhar University buildings while a legal and political dispute continues.
Lula Launches Reelection Bid as Brazil Debates Foreign Influence
Lula enters Brazil’s 2026 election as foreign endorsements, tariffs and voting-system claims become campaign issues.
Pakistan Rejects UN Findings on Afghan Civilian Casualties
Pakistan disputes UN findings that documented 499 civilians killed in Afghanistan during months of cross-border fighting.
Permanent US Visa Bonds Raise the Cost of Travel for Many Africans
A permanent US visa-bond program will require some travelers, mostly from African countries, to post refundable bonds of up to $20,000.
Iceland Seizes Anti-Whaling Protest Ship and Detains Its Crew
Iceland boarded the anti-whaling vessel Bandero and detained 21 crew members after an encounter with a commercial whaling ship.
Sri Lanka Sentences Two Former Security Officials Over Easter Bombing Failures
A divided Sri Lankan court imposed death sentences on two former officials for negligence before the 2019 Easter bombings.