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Spain: Dozens injured in Madrid bar explosion While some media reports attributed the blast in a Madrid bar to a gas leak, Spanish authorities warned that it was still too early to determine the cause. Thailand grants Myanmar refugees working rights The Thai government has reversed a yearslong ban to allow Myanmar refugees to work. Aid agencies have welcomed the move, which comes amid US aid cuts and a potential shortage of cheap labor in Thailand. Thousands of Ukrainian children still in Russia after forced relocation Ukraine insists on the return of children who were forcibly transferred from occupied Ukrainian territories to Russia, saying this a ceasefire condition. Zapad 2025: Russia, Belarus military exercise explained Quadrennial joint military exercises between Russia and its key European ally Belarus are underway. Poland, which shares a border with Belarus, has criticized the drills. Taliban say they met US diplomats, talked 'bilateral' ties The US did not immediately react to the claims made by the Afghan regime that American representatives were discussing ways to develop relations with the Taliban. Istanbul district mayor Mutlu arrested amid CHP crackdown Hasan Mutlu, the head of Istanbul's Bayrampasa district, will be facing corruption charges. Mutlu is the latest in the growing line of politicians from the CHP opposition party to be arrested by the Turkish authorities. Pope Leo turns 70 and remains an enigma As the Pope from the United States celebrates his 70th birthday, questions linger — might he emerge as a counterweight to US President Donald Trump? Myanmar: Alleged junta airstrike kills students in Rakhine A attack hit schools in Rakhine state, killing several students, an ethnic minority armed group and media say. The victims were aged between 15 and 21, according to the reports. Tokyo hosts World Athletics Championships, amid gender testing controversy The championships are taking place four years after the COVID pandemic disrupted the Tokyo Summer Olympics. Organizers introduced a controversial gender testing for female athletes. Why Germany, German language is becoming popular in Turkey More and more Turkish high schools and universities are offering German courses, and an increasing number of Turkish people are studying in German universities. What's behind the trend? Kashmiri artisans feel the bite of Trump's India tariffs The US has traditionally been the largest export market for India's handicraft industry, but the new levies imposed by Washington could push many out of the market. In rural Kashmir, artisans fear for their future. Nepal: First woman PM takes charge, calm returns to streets Nepal has appointed an interim Prime Minister after a week of fiery protests. Meanwhile, the President has dissolved the parliament and set March 5 as the date for the country’s election. Border wall between Azerbaijan and Armenia divides village of Kirants A new concrete border wall now splits the Armenian village of Kirants in two. How has it changed people's lives? And how stable is the peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan?