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Trump suggests US troops could return to base in Afghanistan, citing its proximity to rival China

New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested that he is working to reestablish a U.S. presence at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, four years after America's chaotic withdrawal f... Read More


Warsaw turns to Ukraine for drone warfare expertise after Russian drones enter Polish airspace

New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- Poland is drawing on Ukraine's expertise in battle-tested drone warfare, establishing joint military training programs and manufacturing projects, officials from Warsaw and Kyiv... Read More


'Children are bound to die': Corruption, aid cuts and violence fuel a hunger crisis in South Sudan

New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- At 14 months, Adut Duor should be walking. Instead, his spine juts through his skin and his legs dangle like sticks from his mother's lap in a South Sudan hospital. At half the ... Read More


Maldives leader ratifies controversial law targeting journalists and media outlets

New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Thursday ratified a controversial new media law that allows for hefty fines and the temporary or permanent closure of media outlets deemed t... Read More


Flamengo beats Estudiantes La Plata 2-0 in the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals

New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- Brazil's Flamengo defeated Argentina's Estudiantes La Plata 2-1 on Thursday in the first leg of their Copa Libertadores quarterfinal. Pedro opened the scoring just 15 seconds i... Read More


China's defense minister renews threats to take over Taiwan as he opens security forum

New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- China's defense minister renewed threats that his country would take over self-ruled Taiwan as he opened a security forum in Beijing on Thursday. The "restoration" of Taiwan to... Read More


Guinea reaches final day of referendum campaign, with opposition missing

New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- Guinea's capital buzzed with activity as campaigning closed Thursday ahead of a referendum that could let the coup leader seek the presidency. Quran readings, reggae concerts a... Read More


Indonesian court sentences Ukrainian man to life for producing illegal drugs in Bali

New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- A Ukrainian man arrested in Thailand and extradited to Indonesia after seven months on the run was convicted Thursday of producing illegal drugs on the Indonesian tourist island... Read More


Japan's central bank holds steady on key interest rate

New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- Japan's central bank kept its key interest rate unchanged at 0.5% Friday, in a decision that was widely expected, given recent inflation trends that have stayed above target. T... Read More


Parties of both main candidates claim Malawi election victory but results not yet announced

New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- The parties of the two main candidates in Malawi's presidential election declared victory Thursday, drawing rebukes from the electoral commission which is yet to announce result... Read More