Sudan’s 24-hour truce: ‘We don’t hear the sound of guns’
Aid agencies hoping to deliver aid during the truce period but will need a guarantee of safe passage from warring sides.
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‘Collective punishment’: Israel demolishes Palestinian homes
Israel's policy of demolishing the family homes of Palestinians accused of attacking Israelis considered a war crime.
Can Trump run for president after indictment?
Neither the indictment itself nor a conviction would prevent the ex-US president from running for 2024 election.
Colombian gang leaders announce talks to address urban violence
Colombia’s government seeks to draw urban criminal networks into disarmament talks as it pursues 'total peace'.
Discarded mortar detonates killing more than 20 in Somalia: Media
Local official says unexploded mortar detonated near to where mostly children - aged between 10 and 15 - were playing.
Putin claims Russian forces halting Ukrainian counteroffensive
Claims by pro-Moscow commentators that Ukraine's counteroffensive has failed are premature, says war monitor think tank.
Four children found in Colombian jungle 40 days after plane crash
Colombia's military found the four children aged 13, 9 , 4, and 12-month-old, who survived plane crash on May 1.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 472
As the war enters its 472nd day, these are the main developments.
Canadian appointee investigating China election claims steps down
Former Governor General David Johnston says the atmosphere has become too partisan to continue his work.
Trump indictment details plot to hide sensitive documents
Trump has been charged with 37 felony counts for keeping and hiding documents with sensitive national security content.
Serbians join anti-government protest following mass shootings
Tens of thousands demonstrate in Belgrade, calling on interior minister to resign following deadly mass shootings.
US says Iran is helping Russia build drone manufacturing facility
US intelligence officials say Iran and Russia continue to strengthen their military cooperation and weapons assistance.
Several wounded in al-Shabab attack on Mogadishu hotel, Somalia
Several people were injured in the attack on Friday evening around one of the capital's popular hang out spots.
Pakistan lays out budget but may not satisfy IMF
The 'plain-vanilla' budget is unlikely to satisfy IMF, which could lead to the South Asian nation defaulting on debt.
UK ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns as MP
Former PM accuses a parliamentary probe into the COVID-19 'Partygate' scandal of driving him out.
One UN peacekeeper dead, four others injured in north Mali attack
More than 300 of the peacekeepers in MINUSMA have also been killed since the start of the Mali mission in 2013.
Colombia and ELN rebel group sign ceasefire agreement
The agreement is a significant success for President Gustavo Petro's agenda of 'total peace' after previous setbacks.
Disney bets on free mobile cricket streaming in India
The strategy shift from Disney, which some analysts say is 'desperate', comes as rivalry with JioCinema heats up.
Blinken to take delayed China trip this month: Reports
US secretary of state is expected to meet top Chinese officials, US media outlets say, on visit delayed since February.
US bans imports from China-based Ninestar Corp over Uighurs
More than a million people, mainly Uighurs and Muslim minorities, are detained in camps in China's Xinjiang region.