Ukraine ‘sky shield getting stronger’ as allies supply coveted F-16s
Zelenskyy's announcement that European allies will provide fighter jets comes during a visit to their capitals.
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Pakistan’s president says he did not sign new national security laws
Arif Alvi says his staff undermined his orders asking to return the approved bills unsigned back to parliament.
Pro-coup rally in Niger after threat of military intervention
Demonstrators chant slogans against former colonial power France and ECOWAS after military action threat.
Six children killed in fire at DR Congo camp for mudslide victims
The blaze erupted in the afternoon in a camp hosting people displaced because of flooding, regional official says.
Guatemalans head to polls in run-off presidential election
Progressive candidate Bernardo Arevalo faces former First Lady Sandra Torres in run-off vote.
Hundreds injured after Bangladesh police clash with opposition activists
Police say they were forced to act after demonstrators suddenly attacked them while trying to break through a barricade.
Pakistani Christians hold Sunday services at desecrated churches
More than 80 Christian homes and churches vandalised in a riot in Jaranwala in Punjab province on Wednesday.
How Israel targets Palestinian first responders in occupied West Bank
UN says 77 healthcare workers were injured and 30 ambulances damaged this year trying to assist Palestinians.
Pakistan rights activist Imaan Mazari-Hazir, ex-lawmaker Ali Wazir arrested
Police in Islamabad say both were 'wanted for investigation', following overnight arrest.
Ecuadoreans head to the polls in election marred by candidate’s killing
Ecuadoreans set to vote for new president and parliament in election marred by the killing of a presidential candidate.
Five key issues at stake in the Zimbabwe elections
Ahead of the August 23 election, multiple issues are at stake including Zimbabwe's long-running economic woes.
Pakistan arrests opposition leader Shah Mehmood Qureshi in ‘cypher’ case
PTI leader Qureshi was detained over his alleged role in a cypher case, the interim government's interior minister said.
Mexico, California brace for ‘catastrophic’ flooding as hurricane nears
Despite weakening, hurricane remains treacherous as it is likely to cause flash floods, strong winds and power outages.
‘Losing Old Sanaa’: Historic city reels from Yemen war
A UNESCO World Heritage site for four decades, the Old City has been classified as 'in danger' since 2015.
Suspected IED attack kills 11 labourers in Pakistan’s North Waziristan
Police officials say the labourers, working on an under-construction army post, were killed when their truck exploded.
US urges China to cease Taiwan pressure; Lai slams election interference
Taiwanese officials slam China's war games around island as a bid to intimidate voters ahead of presidential election.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 543
These are the main developments as Russia's invasion of Ukraine enters its 543rd day.
Niger coup leader proposes three-year transition to civilian rule
Abdourahmane Tchiani warns that any military intervention in Niger 'will not be a walk in the park' for those involved.
Thousands evacuated as fires rage in Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands
The fire was at a scale that has never been seen before in the Canary Islands, officials say.
Russia’s Luna-25 spacecraft suffers ‘abnormal situation’ before moon stop
Russian spacecraft is scheduled to land on the south pole of the moon on Monday to search for water and minerals.