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Borders and ballots: Why Essequibo is controversial in Venezuela’s election
Guyana has claimed the resource-rich region of Essequibo. But so has Venezuela. Will a new election ratchet up tensions?
Published On 23 May 2025
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Thailand readies homecoming for stolen ancient statues located in US museum
San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum is set to return four bronze statues from Thailand’s looted Prakhon Chai hoard.
Published On 24 May 2025
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Why the future of Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus administration is uncertain
Political discord over when to hold elections and growing tensions with the armed forces have left government hamstrung.
Published On 24 May 2025
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Trump bars Harvard international enrolment: How many students will it hurt?
Some 6,800 international students are currently enrolled at Harvard University and risk losing their legal status.
Published On 23 May 2025
‘No soldiers, no occupation’: Israel’s anti-war protests small, but growing
More young Israelis are turning their backs on the Gaza war, but wider society shows little sympathy for Palestinians.
Published On 23 May 2025

EU official says trade deal ‘must be guided by mutual respect, not threats’ after US president threatens a huge tariff.