Fears Ghannouchi arrest will lead to more crackdowns in Tunisia
Opposition worried what President Kais Saied's next step will be with a number of opposition figures in prison.
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Pakistan sees sharp drop in Eid shopping due to soaring inflation
Retail sales for the festival witness sharp drop compared with previous years as inflation reaches 35 percent in March.
Five Indian soldiers killed in suspected rebel attack in Kashmir
Suspected rebels fighting against Indian rule in the disputed region ambush military vehicle in southern Rajouri sector.
Sudan’s RSF announces 72-hour ceasefire amid Khartoum fighting
World leaders have been calling on Sudan's warring factions to call a ceasefire for Eid al-Fitr which starts on Friday.
Twitter starts removing blue tick mark from non-paying users
Famous figures including Pope Francis and Bill Gates lose blue tick as Elon Musk pushes paid service.
Both sides of Taiwan Strait belong to Beijing: China’s FM
Qin Gang reiterates Beijing's claim over the self-ruled democracy and denies country trying to change the status quo.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 422
As the war enters its 422nd day, we take a look at the main developments.
Macron accused of ‘playing into Xi’s hands’ with Taiwan comments
French president might have been trying to caution against a bipolar world, but he left self-ruled Taiwan exposed.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy addresses Mexican congress, denounces critics
Ukrainian president slammed politicians who seek 'some sort of populism' by dismissing his country's pursuit of peace.
MyPillow CEO ordered to pay $5m after election claims court case
The right-wing conspiracy theorist and pillow entrepreneur has become a central figure in the US 'stolen election' myth.
US prosecutors to drop charges against Alec Baldwin in Rust death
Lawyers for Baldwin say New Mexico prosecutors have dismissed involuntary manslaughter charge in fatal on-set incident.
Tesla share price tanks nearly 10 percent on Musk comments
Tesla has already slashed prices six times this year and chief Elon Musk suggested more such moves ahead.
Countries call for Eid ceasefire in Sudan as fighting continues
All parties, including Ethiopia, South Sudan and US say it's time to stop fighting that has forced thousands to flee.
US preparing for possible evacuation of embassy staff in Sudan
Pentagon says it moved 'military capabilities' near Sudan in case it needs to facilitate departure of embassy personnel.
Colombian President Petro meets Biden in Washington, DC
The two leaders discussed issues such as climate change, migration and drug trafficking in a White House meeting.
Yellen says US seeks ‘constructive’ economic ties with China
A growing China is in the interest of both countries, as long as it follows global rules, Yellen says.
Uganda’s President Museveni refuses to sign anti-LGBTQ bill
A spokesman says Museveni not opposed to bill's punishments, but wants lawmakers to study 'the issue of rehabilitation.'
‘Progress’: How Eid is becoming a US school holiday
Growing number of school districts across the country are accommodating Muslim students by calling off classes on Eid.
Taliban recognition not a focus of Afghanistan meeting, says UN
A UN spokesperson stressed that recognition won't be discussed after comments by the deputy UN chief sparked concern.
‘Swarms of people’: Witnesses recall Yemen stampede tragedy
Locals blame merchants, authorities for the stampede, which left at least 78 people gathered to receive donations dead.