Gunmen kidnap 23 children from Nigerian orphanage
Mass kidnappings are a common way for gangs and armed groups to make quick money in Nigeria.
Venice opera house drops incoming music director after nepotism remarks
Beatrice Venezi's appointment had been marred in controversy since being announced last September, prompting orchestra members to go on strike.
Venice opera house drops incoming music director after nepotism remarks
Beatrice Venezi's appointment had been marred in controversy since being announced last September, prompting orchestra members to go on strike.
Four killed, 70 wounded in mortar, rocket attacks by Pakistan, Afghan Taliban says – Reuters
- Four killed, 70 wounded in mortar, rocket attacks by Pakistan, Afghan Taliban says Reuters
- Pakistan accused of attacking Kunar University in Afghanistan BBC
- Ceasefire at risk as Pakistan and Afghanistan report cross-border attacks Al Jazeera
- Six Pakistani soldiers killed, one captured amid fresh Taliban-Pakistan border clashes The Times of India
- Afghan officials say Pakistani strikes killed 7 and wounded 85 in first attacks since peace talks Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pakistan accused of attacking Afghan university
Air attacks on the province of Kunar have killed at least seven people and injured 75, sources tell the BBC.
U.S. ‘is being humiliated’ by the Iranian leadership, Germany’s Merz says – PBS
- U.S. 'is being humiliated' by the Iranian leadership, Germany's Merz says PBS
- U.S. is 'being humiliated by Iran,' says Germany's Merz, as Europe's patience wanes CNBC
- Trump Says Germany’s Merz ‘Doesn’t Know What He’s Talking About’ Bloomberg.com
- Trump scolds Germany’s Merz for criticism of Iran war Al Jazeera
- Middle East crisis: Trump hits back at German chancellor after Merz said Iran was ‘humiliating’ US – as it happened The Guardian
‘Stood up against superpower’: Araghchi says Trump sought talks, as Putin reaffirms Iran support after meeting | World News – Hindustan Times
- 'Stood up against superpower': Araghchi says Trump sought talks, as Putin reaffirms Iran support after meeting | World News Hindustan Times
- Live updates: Trump unlikely to accept Iran’s latest proposal to end war, sources say CNN
- Iran's flurry of diplomacy continues in Russia, as Trump reviews Iran's latest proposal NPR
- Putin hosts Iran’s top diplomat as Israel strikes east Lebanon France 24
- Putin praises Iranian people for resistance to US in talks with Araqchi Reuters
Bahrain revokes citizenship of 69 people for ‘glorifying or sympathising with’ Iranian attacks – Reuters
- Bahrain revokes citizenship of 69 people for 'glorifying or sympathising with' Iranian attacks Reuters
- US Middle East ally strips citizenship from 69 in crackdown on pro-Iran support Fox News
- How the Iran war is bringing back 'citizenship as a weapon' DW.com
- Bahrain strips 69 people of citizenship over Iran support Al Jazeera
- Bahrain’s Citizenship Purge Exposes Iran’s Most Dangerous Weapon Middle East Forum
The Problem With Naftali Bennett – Haaretz
- The Problem With Naftali Bennett Haaretz
- Former Israeli Premiers Join in Bid to Oust Netanyahu in Elections The New York Times
- Netanyahu's rivals are joining forces. Would they shift Israel's security policy? Reuters
- Poll shows new Lapid-Bennett union edging out Likud as largest party The Times of Israel
- Analysis: Bennett-Lapid alliance attempt to unseat Israel’s Netanyahu Al Jazeera
Iran turns to Putin as US talks collapse, Hormuz standoff threatens global oil flow – Fox News
- Iran turns to Putin as US talks collapse, Hormuz standoff threatens global oil flow Fox News
- Live updates: Trump unlikely to accept Iran’s latest proposal to end war, sources say CNN
- Iran's flurry of diplomacy continues in Russia, as Trump reviews Iran's latest proposal NPR
- Iran's foreign minister meets Putin in Russia as Israel continues strikes in Lebanon BBC
- Iran’s Foreign Minister Is in Russia for Talks With Putin on Middle East War The New York Times
Russian fighters confirm withdrawal from northern Mali city after separatist attacks
Ethnic Tuareg fighters say they are in control of Kidal following a weekend of nationwide attacks, alongside Islamist groups.
Mali attacks: Russia’s Africa Corps confirms withdrawal from Kidal – BBC
- Mali attacks: Russia's Africa Corps confirms withdrawal from Kidal BBC
- Mali Rebels Deal Major Blow to Junta and Russian Mercenaries The New York Times
- Rival armed groups join forces against the Malian state: What next? Al Jazeera
- Major blow to Putin in Africa as Russian forces driven from Mali stronghold by separatists, jihadists Fox News
- Mali defence minister killed in major weekend assault Reuters
Russian fighters confirm withdrawal from northern Mali city after separatist attacks
Ethnic Tuareg fighters say they are in control of Kidal following a weekend of nationwide attacks, alongside Islamist groups.
French coastguard rescues more than 100 migrants crossing Channel
A boat carrying 106 people broke down at sea, while others were rescued attempting to board the vessel.
Russian drone attack wounds 14 while Ukrainian drones kill 2 in Russia-held area – AP News
Daughter of former Uzbek president goes on trial in Switzerland over money laundering – AP News
The man turning the Pentagon into a venture capital firm – The Washington Post
- The man turning the Pentagon into a venture capital firm The Washington Post
- DoW Contracting for Startups 101 Andreessen Horowitz
- Spacetech startups spot promise in defence apps; it's road of tough choices The Economic Times
- AI & Tech Brief: The Pentagon goes VC The Washington Post
Plane crash in South Sudan kills all 14 on board
The authorities are investigating but early reports suggest bad weather and poor visibility may be to blame.
Pakistan accused of attacking Afghan university
Air attacks on the province of Kunar have killed at least seven people and injured 75, sources tell the BBC.