‘Sent to be killed’: How Russia forces migrants to fight in Ukraine
Life expectancy on the front line for Central Asian migrants forced to fight for Russia in Ukraine is just four months.

Life expectancy on the front line for Central Asian migrants forced to fight for Russia in Ukraine is just four months.



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Often overlooked in Lebanon’s society, the migrant community is filling the gaps of the state by feeding their own.
US President Donald Trump has signalled a possible second round of talks with Iran in the coming days.
Al Jazeera visits 10 regions most affected by Sudan’s civil war and records firsthand accounts from those living there.
US Central Command say more than 10,000 armed forces members, as well as warships and planes, are involved in blockade.

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Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993, but Hezbollah’s rejection threatens the US-brokered effort.
Signing of defence partnership follows reports that US is seeking overflight access in Indonesia for military planes.
Trump draws criticism from church leaders and conservatives over AI-Jesus image and pope remarks.
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What does Donald Trump’s naval blockade of Iranian ports look like and can it achieve what the US president wants?
The psychological terror that the presence of sea mines can generate could paralyse the Strait of Hormuz.