At least 40 killed in clashes with troops in India’s Manipur
New Delhi has deployed security forces to Manipur to try and put down ethnic unrest that began earlier this month.
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Japan on standby for N Korea ‘satellite’ launch in next two weeks
Pyongyang has said previously it completed work on a spy satellite, but Tokyo says launch could be ballistic missile.
NATO urges Kosovo to ease tensions with Serbia after clashes
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has called on Pristina to de-escalate tensions after placing army on high alert.
Two rangers shot dead in DR Congo’s Virunga park
Virunga, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been caught in the middle of militia activity.
World leaders congratulate Turkey’s Erdogan on election win
All eyes were on NATO member Turkey ahead of its pivotal poll as Erdogan fended off the biggest challenge to his rule.
US, Saudi Arabia call on Sudan warring sides to extend ceasefire
As a shaky truce signed last week is set to expire, Sudanese civilians worry fighting will intensify.
Turkey’s Erdogan celebrates presidential election run-off win
Erdogan declared winner by Supreme Election Council after unofficial vote count.
Authorities try to determine why Venice canal turned green
Italian authorities are looking into the causes of the abnormal water pigmentation around the landmark Rialto Bridge.
Egyptian activist’s arrest sparks safety fears in Lebanon
The reasons for Abdelrahman Tarek's brief detention were unclear, with activists concerned over handling of dissidents.
Follow the vote: Turkey election run-off results 2023
Neither candidate crossed the 50 percent mark for an outright win on May 14, triggering an unprecedented run-off vote.
Photos: Chaos as India’s police break up wrestlers’ march
Wrestlers have been demonstrating for weeks for the arrest of their federation chief over sexual harassment allegations.
China’s first home-built passenger jet makes inaugural flight
The C919 commercial plane flew from Shanghai to Beijing as China seeks to compete with Airbus and Boeing.
Results, candidates, issues: Turkey election run-off in 400 words
A simple guide on run-off between President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the main opposition candidate, Kemal Kilicdaroglu.
Modi opens India’s new parliament as opposition boycotts
Opposition parties say the new four-storey building should have been inaugurated by the president not the PM.
‘Day of mourning’: 200,000 Palestinian families lose UN food aid
By August, the WFP will be forced to suspend operations in the West Bank and Gaza if no funding is received.
Egypt unveils ancient mummification workshops and tombs
Two human and animal embalming workshops, as well as two tombs, have been unearthed at the Saqqara necropolis.
Assad normalisation leaves Syrians in Rukban camp fearing future
Camp near Jordanian border has come under increased attack, with little aid coming in.
Why do more than 800 million people live in hunger?
Ten percent of the world’s population does not have enough food, the highest number in more than a decade.
S Korea’s Asiana Airlines bans emergency seats after door opens
The move comes after a passenger opened an emergency exit door midair, causing shock and panic on board.
Indian official suspended for draining dam to retrieve smartphone
The official in Chhattisgarh state ordered reservoir to be drained after his mobile phone dropped while taking selfie.