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Has Yemen’s government been sidelined after Saudi-Iran deal?
Saudi-Iran normalisation deal leads to hope for end to the war in Yemen, but will forces in the country have their say?
Armenian PM critical of Russia-dominated security pact
Nikol Pashinyan notes 'objective problems' in relations with Kremlin, but says they have not grown into a crisis.
Older Swiss women take government to court over climate
European Court of Human Rights to hear case brought by women who say officials must do more.
Tear gas fired outside ex-PM Imran Khan’s residence in Pakistan
Police action comes a day after Islamabad court issued arrest warrants for Khan in corruption and 'terrorism' cases.
Two Pakistani policemen killed in attacks on census teams
No claim of responsibility for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa attacks which took place as country carries out its seventh census.
Canada: Truck crash that killed two ‘deliberate’, police say
Man faces charges after ramming pick-up truck into pedestrians in Amqui, Quebec, killing two and injuring nine others.
The UN’s climate handbook for a ‘liveable’ future
Hitting the 2015 Paris temperature goals will require a massive reduction in fossil fuel use, IPCC reports say.
Lebanon’s currency value plunges to 100,000 against US dollar
The value of the Lebanese pound on the parallel market is at a historic low as the country's economic crisis continues.
Lahore most polluted city, Pakistan third among countries: Survey
IQAir report says India and Pakistan experienced the worst air quality in the Central and South Asian regions in 2022.
Analysis: Iran eases its regional isolation with Saudi deal
Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to restore diplomatic relations, but Tehran is likely to keep its foreign policy pillars.
Nigeria’s central bank says old naira notes still legal tender
Cash shortages have plagued Africa's largest economy since the beginning of the year, due to a CBN directive.
Willow oil drilling project in Alaska: Here’s what to know
US government decision to greenlight ConocoPhillips Alaska’s $8bn Willow oil project received praise and condemnation.
Russia, China creating world of ‘danger, disorder, division’: UK
Updated defence and foreign policy paper highlights the serious threats that Russia and China poses to the UK and world.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 384
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 384th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Why Chinese students are an increasingly rare sight in Taiwan
Caught in the middle of rising cross-strait tensions, there are few Chinese students left on the self-ruled island.
North Korea fires two missiles, second test in three days
Launches come as the US and S Korea carry out large-scale military exercises N Korea sees as rehearsals for invasion.
Why Australia wants nuclear-powered submarines
Acquiring nuclear-powered submarines described as 'the single biggest leap' ever in Australia's defence capabilities.
US extends humanitarian status for Ukrainians who fled war
The decision allows Ukrainians living in the US to continue accessing services and allays concerns over legal limbo.
New York bike path killer avoids death penalty as jury deadlocks
Sayfullo Saipov has received life in prison for a 2017 attack that left eight people dead and others severely injured.