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Know their Names: The Gaza Red Crescent paramedics Israel attacked
On March 23, Israeli forces killed a group of Palestinian rescue workers in Rafah, Gaza. Here are their stories.
Published On 9 Apr 2025
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Soya beans: China and EU’s secret weapon against Trump’s tariff wars?
Soya beans – the top US agricultural export – could be Washington’s vulnerable spot in the ongoing tariff spat.
Published On 9 Apr 2025
‘Won’t let it happen’: Indian fishers fight offshore critical minerals hunt
India is investing heavily in the search for critical minerals. But it faces strong opposition from fisherfolk.
Published On 9 Apr 2025
Trump, Putin want Zelenskyy out. But is a vote possible in wartime Ukraine?
US and Russian leaders, united in distrusting Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy, exaggerate claims of his falling ratings.
Published On 8 Apr 2025
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Why Indonesia’s sinking rupiah is a flashing alarm for its $1.4tn economy
Indonesia’s currency is at a record low against the US dollar amid concerns over President Prabowo Subianto’s policies.
Published On 8 Apr 2025

Lissu’s lawyer Rugemeleza Nshala said the charges against his client were politically driven.