Fattah: Iran unveils its first hypersonic missile
Iran says the Fattah can penetrate missile defence systems due to its high manoeuvrability and speed.
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Indonesia volcano draws thousands for ritual sacrifice
The ritual was the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic that authorities had allowed tourists to the site.
What does Erdogan’s re-election mean for Turkey-Gulf relations?
Economic and defence deals, along with the Turkish president's personal ties with regional leaders, to boost relations.
Uighur siblings in India jail since 2013 face deportation threat
Three brothers who fled China's persecution in Xinjiang and landed in Kashmir now fear New Delhi may send them back.
Kuwait votes in parliamentary polls in hopes of ending deadlock
Polls opened at 8am and the results will be announced on Wednesday.
‘Wild fantasies’: Wagner boss tears into Russian success claims
Yevgeny Prigozhin scoffs at Russian defence ministry claim that its military inflicted heavy losses on Ukrainian forces.
Former US VP Mike Pence officially enters 2024 presidential race
Pence joins a crowded field of Republican candidates, led by Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
Ukraine, Russia trade blame for destruction of Nova Kakhovka dam
Authorities are evacuating residents in several areas following the destruction of large Soviet-era dam.
Russia to face Ukraine at UN court over downing of flight MH17
Kyiv accuses Moscow of supporting pro-Russia forces in eastern Ukraine who shot down Boeing 777 with a missile in 2014.
Will fossil fuel phase-out make it onto the UN’s climate agenda?
UN climate chief says while the rapid end of hydrocarbon use is required, the idea may not be discussed at COP28 talks.
Death toll reaches 42 as Haiti inundated by deadly floods
Thousands have been displaced and dozens killed by flooding as country reels from climate change and political crisis.
Bangladesh facing more power cuts amid fuel shortage
Bangladesh shut its biggest power plant because it was unable to afford the coal to fuel it amid a heatwave.
Mexico ruling party wins governor’s race in most populous state
The victory of President Lopez Obrador's MORENA party in the state of Mexico bodes well for presidential poll next year.
One year after killings in Brazil’s Amazon, tensions run high
Defence of Indigenous lands in Brazil still poses many dangers, a year after killing of Bruno Pereira and Dom Phillips.
US SEC sues world’s largest crypto exchange Binance and founder
SEC says Binance and its CEO secretly control customers’ assets, allowing them to commingle and divert customer funds.
US committed to Saudi-Israeli normalisation, Blinken tells AIPAC
Antony Blinken tells lobby group that ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia are in 'national security interest' of US.
Top EU court rules Poland’s justice reforms infringe EU law
European Commission brought case over 2019 changes that bar Polish courts from applying EU law in some cases.
Iran to reopen embassy in Saudi Arabia after seven years
The move comes in accordance with a China-brokered agreement between Tehran and Riyadh.
AI-generated content should be labelled, EU commissioner says
Vera Jourova, deputy head of the European Commission, says safeguards need to be put in place to counter disinformation.
‘The proof we were missing’: ‘Death flight’ returns to Argentina
A plane used to execute prisoners during Argentina’s dictatorship is set to be repatriated after being rediscovered.