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Turkiye protests: Iconic scenes and divided coverage

Turkiye is witnessing its largest protests in more than a decade. Millions have taken to the streets after the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu – who is seen as the biggest challenge to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s presidency. Nearly 2,000 people have been detained so far, including journalists. But despite myriad official efforts to…

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Hundreds of Muslims feared dead in Myanmar earthquake, mosques destroyed

Hundreds of Muslims feared dead in Myanmar earthquake, mosques destroyed More than 50 mosques across the country sustained damage when the magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck. Motorists ride past a damaged building after a strong earthquake struck central Myanmar, in Mandalay, Myanmar [Stringer/Reuters] Published On 29 Mar 202529 Mar 2025 Hundreds of Muslim worshippers are feared…

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A Reel War: Israeli filmmaker’s search for stolen Palestinian films

Featured Documentaries A Reel War: Israeli filmmaker’s search for stolen Palestinian films An Israeli filmmaker uncovers seized PLO archives, raising questions about Palestinian heritage and identity. Was Palestinian history carefully recorded by the earliest 20th-century filmmakers as a way of preserving their heritage? Or were they, as some Israelis claim, simply disorganised amateurs operating on…

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Skygazers marvel at Saturday’s partial solar eclipse

Skygazers marvel at Saturday’s partial solar eclipse Partial eclipse dazzled Europe, Africa, and Newfoundland, offering a glimpse of the celestial alignment. A skygazer observes a partial solar eclipse from Castillo del Romeral, on the island of Gran Canaria, Spain [Borja Suarez/Reuters] Published On 29 Mar 202529 Mar 2025 Skygazers in some parts of the world…

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Sudan’s army claims latest major victory, taking Omdurman’s key market

News Sudan’s army claims latest major victory, taking Omdurman’s key market Army claims control of Souq Libya, a pivotal commercial hub in Omdurman, solidifying gains in Khartoum’s twin city. Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan surrounded by Sudanese soldiers celebrates after retaking the presidential palace in Khartoum from paramilitaries [Mohamed Nzar/AFP] Published On 29 Mar…

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Lack of equipment stalls race to save earthquake survivors in Myanmar

Lack of equipment stalls race to save earthquake survivors in Myanmar Devastation is widespread in Mandalay where survivors are still waiting on help from the military government. The collapsed Maha Myat Muni Buddhist pagoda following an earthquake in Mandalay, Myanmar, on Friday [EPA] By Nandi Theint and Wanpen PajaiPublished On 29 Mar 202529 Mar 2025 Mandalay, Bangkok – Rescue…

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