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Christodoulides ran as an independent candidate and had the backing of centrists and centre-right parties.
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Iran’s Raisi leads large delegation in first state visit to China
Senior Iranian officials, including the central bank chief, accompany the Iranian president on the three-day visit.
Israelis stage protests near parliament against judicial reforms
Thousands protest outside parliament against the proposed amendments that critics say will weaken democracy.
NW Syria’s stricken residents come together to feed rescue teams
People in quake-stricken areas are doing their best to help the rescuers working day and night to help them.
Cameroon president’s 90th birthday marked by cocktail of woes
President Biya, in power since 1982, is on his seventh term as Cameroon's leader. Many say it is time for a change.
What we know about the mysterious flying objects downed by the US
US fighter jets have shot down four flying objects in nine days. Here is what we know so far.
Zia Mohyeddin, legendary Pakistani artist and orator, dies at 91
The celebrated performer died in a hospital in Karachi where he was on life support.
Israel legalises nine settler outposts in occupied West Bank
Settlements in the Palestinian territories are illegal under international law and have been condemned by the UN.
Cambodia’s Hun Sen shuts down independent media outlet
Rights groups say the closure of the media outlet VOD is a devastating attack on what remains of Cambodia’s free press.
After the earthquakes, war-hit Syrians struggle to get aid
The earthquakes displaced many in Syria for a second time, forcing some to sleep under olive groves in the winter.
‘Only bones left’: Turkey families look for remains as hopes fade
Anger is mounting as earthquake rescuers say they could have saved many more people with better help from the gov't.
Month later, rehabilitation eludes residents in India’s Joshimath
As houses and roads began to crack, about 240 families were temporarily relocated and many others fled Himalayan town.
Manila accuses China of ‘dangerous’ manoeuvres in South China Sea
Philippine Coast Guard says Chinese used 'military-grade laser' against a ship carrying supplies to the Sierra Madre.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 355
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 355th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Auckland hunkers down as Cyclone Gabrielle nears
Flights suspended and schools closed as New Zealand's biggest city braces for second major storm in as many weeks.
Explosions rock Gaza after Israeli air strikes
The Palestinian Red Crescent says one person was killed in a pre-dawn Israeli army raid in Nablus.
US jets shoot down ‘octagonal’ flying object near Canada border
Flying object was the fourth to be shot down over North America by the military in eight days.
Survivors band together in Turkey’s earthquake-hit Gaziantep
People come together to provide aid and organise a response neighbourhood by neighbourhood to support each other.
Ex-foreign minister Christodoulides wins Cyprus presidential vote
Turnout for the runoff stood at 72.2 percent, marginally higher than in the first round of voting.
Canadian search teams hunt for ‘unidentified object’ wreckage
Canada's prime minister says he is not sure what was shot down, but it threatened 'the security of civilian flight'.