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Putin promises grains, debt write-off as Russia seeks Africa allies
Putin pledges to supply Africa with grain, promotes joint fight against 'neocolonialism' during Russia-Africa summit.
US lawmakers urge Biden to withhold more military aid to Egypt
US senators call on Biden administration to withhold $320m in aid over Egypt's 'deteriorating' human rights record.
US called Niger a ‘model of resilience’. Now it is grappling with a coup
Military takeover comes just months after top US diplomat hailed Niger's significance to Washington in historic visit.
Moscow says Ukraine fired missiles at Russian city, wounding 20
Moscow accuses Kyiv of firing missiles and wounding 20 people as Russia pounds a key front line in southern Ukraine.
Israel’s US visa waiver push draws anger among Palestinian Americans
Visa-free travel for Israelis to US would 'reward' Israel for decades of abuse against US citizens, advocates say.
‘He didn’t want to die’: Mourning Palestinian teenager Faris Abu Samra
Relatives of 14-year-old who was shot and killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank say he was 'loved dearly'.
In first, scientists induce ‘virgin birth’ in female fruit flies
Genetically manipulated females went on to reproduce without a male partner in a new study.
Trump denies wrongdoing after new charges filed in secret documents case
Former US president faces new allegations he moved to destroy security footage requested by the Department of Justice.
G20 environment meeting ends without agreement on climate crisis
No consensus reached on several key points, including curbing emissions, despite record-breaking temperatures.
Biden orders changes to how US military handles sexual assault cases
Reforms mark the most sweeping change to the US military legal code since its creation in 1950, the White House says.
Rights groups, opposition slam proposed cyber crime law in Jordan
The government says law will punish online attackers, but critics fear it will expand state control over social media.
South Africa’s controversial ‘race quota’ law stirs debate
Decades after the end of apartheid, severe inequality persists with almost half of Black South Africans unemployed.
Heavy rain, gusts as Typhoon Doksuri makes China landfall
Doksuri, the second typhoon to make landfall in China in less than two weeks, will move north.
Singapore executes first woman in nearly 20 years over 31 grams of heroin
Saridewi Binte Djamani hanged despite outcry from rights groups including Amnesty International.
Saudi Arabia summons Denmark’s charge d’affaires over Quran burnings
The kingdom calls for a halt to 'disgraceful acts' after spate of Quran burnings in Copenhagen.
North Korea’s Kim displays nuclear-capable missiles, drones at parade
'Victory Day' parade in Pyongyang features Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missiles and attack drones.
Biden praises Italy’s Meloni on Ukraine, downplays ‘far-right’ concerns
White House downplays differences over China and LGBTQ rights as the two sides pledge to cooperate on Ukraine.
White House adviser Jake Sullivan meets Saudi crown prince for Jeddah talks
The White House said the talks focused on efforts for a 'more peaceful, secure, prosperous and stable Middle East'.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 520
These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 520th day.