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Amazon sees worst deforestation levels in 15 years

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest has hit its highest level in over 15 years, official data shows.

A report by Brazil's space research…

China sees Bhutan as the final piece in its South Asian conquests

There are times the world suddenly wakes up to reality. It almost seems like the same when satellite imagery analysts and conflict experts worldwide…

Taiwan deploys advanced F-16V fighter jets amid China threat

Taiwan has deployed the most advanced version of the F-16 fighter jet in its air force, as the self-ruled island steps up its defence capabilities…

Chinese govt a monster that eats its children: Ex-Interpol presidents wife

In China, she enjoyed the privileges that flowed from being married to a senior member of the governing elite. Her husband was a top police official…

Bangladesh woman judges controversial remark on rape gets her sacked. This is what she said

The Supreme Court of Bangladesh has relieved a woman judge of court duties after she made a controversial observation in her judgement that the police…

Economic crisis could fuel extremism in Afghanistan: UN

Afghanistan's deep economic crisis threatens to raise the "risk of extremism" in the region, a senior UN official warned on Wednesday.

The war-ravaged…

Turkey releases Israeli couple arrested for spying over palace photos

An Israeli married couple detained by Turkey on spying charges for almost a week has been released and flown home.

Mordi and Natali Oknin, who…

Poland border crisis: Belarus moves migrants stranded in camp

Belarus has said temporary shelter has been provided for about 1,000 migrants who had been camping on its border with Poland, trying to get into the…