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How fighting in Sudan’s Darfur could worsen W Africa insecurity
Conflict poses threat to Chad and wider Sahel amid fears over arms proliferation and returning fighters, analysts say.
South Sudan struggles to clear landmines after decades of war
More than 5,000 South Sudanese have been killed or injured by land mines and unexploded ordnance since 2004.
CAR to hold referendum on abolishing presidential term limits
President Touadera has been accused of seeking tenure elongation despite constitutional limits of two four-year terms.
In China, Elon Musk talks ‘intelligent networked vehicles’
China accounts for half of global electric vehicle sales and is the site of Tesla's first factory outside the US.
Taliban supreme leader, Qatari PM hold talks in Afghanistan
The talks took place on May 12, and it included a meeting between the Taliban's supreme leader and the Qatari PM.
NATO peacekeepers in Kosovo set up barriers amid violent clashes
Tensions began after ethnic Albanian officials won a local election that was boycotted by ethnic Serbs.
UAE withdraws from US-led maritime coalition
Analysts: Abu Dhabi wants more action from Washington to protect shipping lanes, seeks to diversify security relations.
Nigeria fuel subsidy cut & spiralling costs: All you need to know
A controversial announcement in Tinubu's inaugural speech has set off a chain of events in Africa's largest economy.
Millions of Somali uprooted due to drought and multiple conflicts
After years of conflict and the effects of climate change, the number of displaced people has reached 3.8 million.
‘Provocative, dangerous’: China blames US for air confrontation
Incident between planes over the South China Sea the latest in a series of confrontations between China and the US.
5 Palestinian fighters killed in Lebanon blast blamed on Israel
Israeli sources deny involvement in the explosion at a PFLP-GC base near the Syrian border.
HRW urges Pakistan to not try civilians in military courts
Rights group says practice violates international law after ex-PM Imran Khan's supporters handed over to army for trial.
Nepal leader to seek energy, new air route deals on India visit
Dahal will seek long-term deal to export hydroelectric power and open new air routes through India during visit.
S Korea, Pacific islands to boost ties after first-ever summit
Inaugural Korea-Pacific Islands Summit comes amid Seoul's concerns over China's growing influence in Indo-Pacific.
Missing German climber’s body found near Kanchenjunga in Nepal
Luis Stitzinger reached the world's third-highest peak without supplemental oxygen, but went missing during descent.
Sudan army suspends participation in Jeddah ceasefire talks
Move raises fears of renewed fighting between army and the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces.
Russia accuses US of ‘encouraging terrorists’ after Moscow strike
President Putin casts the attack as an attempt to intimidate Moscow residents and says air defences will be improved.
Saudi, US astronauts splash down on return from space station
Saudi Arabia's Rayyanah Barnawi, a biomedical scientist in cancer research. became the first Arab woman sent into orbit.
Sudanese doctor ‘abducted’ after smear campaigns, say family
Dr Alaa Nogod, a prominent figure in Sudan's protest movement, was taken amid continued fighting in the country.