UAE says not flouting ally sanctions as its economy warms to Russia
WSJ claims the UAE is benefitting from the war in Ukraine, providing a refuge for Russian money.
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India blocks independent news outlet The Kashmir Walla
The Kashmir Walla says its website and social media accounts have become inaccessible in India.
Why did Zambia seize a mystery plane filled with cash, guns and metals?
Details of the plane's flightpaths and passengers were uncovered by an Egyptian journalist who was later arrested.
Lucy Letby, UK nurse who killed seven babies, sentenced to life in prison
Lucy Letby, who also attempted to kill several more newborns, to spend rest of her life in jail.
Japan set to decide on Fukushima water discharge on Tuesday
Gov't to decide when to begin discharge of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean.
Canada to deploy army to help fight wildfires in British Columbia
PM Justin Trudeau says military to be sent to the fire-hit region as a state of emergency declared in British Columbia.
Ecuador elections headed for run-off with leftist Gonzalez in lead
The vote will be held on October 15 between Luisa Gonzalez and entrepreneur Daniel Noboa.
Germany arrests two US soldiers after man stabbed to death at funfair
The murder occurred when an altercation broke out between several people at a funfair in the small town of Wittlich.
X Blue users will need to send selfie, data to Israeli software company
Subscription users of X, formerly Twitter, will need to send a selfie and copy of ID to an Israeli verification company.
One Israeli dead, one wounded in shooting near Hebron
Israeli army has set up roadblocks around Hebron, questioning all Palestinians as manhunt for shooter launched.
South Africa won’t be bullied to side with global powers, says Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa was speaking in a televised address before the BRICS summit which begins Tuesday in Johannesburg.
Thailand’s Pheu Thai allies with military rivals to form new government
Move comes as Pheu Thai founder Thaksin Shinawatra prepares to return home after 15 years in self-imposed exile.
To beat the heat in northwestern Syria, people head for the water
In a region decimated by an earthquake and populated mostly by IDPs, the intense heat is making life even harder.
Saudi guards kill, abuse refugees at border with Yemen: HRW
Rights group has documented targeting refugees by firearms, explosive weapons when trying to cross into Saudi Arabia.
Trump confirms won’t join this week’s Republican presidential debates
Former president claims he is so well known among the public, he does not need to participate.
China-brokered Saudi-Iran deal driving ‘wave of reconciliation’, says Wang
Beijing's top diplomat lauds improving ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia, calls for full resumption of nuclear deal.
Arevalo wins Guatemala presidency in landslide amid hopes for change
Anti-corruption campaigner promises to tackle widespread corruption and violence that has fuelled migration to the US.
Tropical Storm Hilary drenches usually arid southern California
California Governor Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency as rare storm brings unprecedented rain.
Kim Jong Un oversees cruise missile test, S Korea-US military drills start
North Korean leader has pledged 'overwhelming' response to this month's military exercises by South Korea and US.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 544
As the war enters its 544th day, these are the main developments.