US military: Senior ISIL leader killed in Syria helicopter raid
US Central Command says Abd-al-Hadi Mahmud al-Haji Ali was a planner of 'terror attacks in the Middle East and Europe'.
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US financial institutions hit by deposit flight
The collapse of two US banks last month has led to a flight of capital from small regional banks.
More than 180 people killed in Sudan fighting: UN envoy
Volker Perthes says warring sides don't appear to want peace mediation as strong clashes continue in the country.
Florida Governor DeSantis intensifies battle with Disney
DeSantis said the US state will nullify a development agreement that Disney had put in place to safeguard its business.
US arrests two for running secret Chinese ‘police station’ in NYC
US officials accuse two men of engaging in 'transnational repression' of Chinese diaspora in US at the behest of China.
Kuwait crown prince announces new elections
Crown prince says newly reinstated parliament to be dissolved and elections held in coming months.
US envoy visits WSJ journalist Evan Gershkovich in Russian jail
Ambassador says reporter is 'in good health and remains strong' as dozens of countries voice concern over his arrest.
New York judge: Defamation trial against Trump to start next week
Judge rejects request to delay trial tied to rape allegation by E Jean Carroll against former US President Trump.
What is Palestinian Prisoners’ Day?
Marked every year on April 17, the event is dedicated to the centrality of prisoners to the Palestinian cause.
McCarthy calls for spending caps to raise US debt ceiling
Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy denounces US debt as a 'time bomb' in a major New York City speech.
Alphabet shares fall on report Samsung may switch search to Bing
Bing, a minor player, has risen to prominence with AI tech behind ChatGPT, posing a real challenge to Google.
French court acquits Air France, Airbus over 2009 Rio-Paris crash
The ruling is a huge blow to families of victims who have waged a 14-year campaign for justice.
Russian mercenaries in Sudan: What is the Wagner Group’s role?
The Russian mercenary group has been accused of plundering Sudan's gold resources to bankroll operations in Ukraine.
Sunak investigated over wife’s interest in UK childcare firm
Probe launched into shares Akshata Murty holds in a childcare agency, according to update given to Parliament members.
UN chief appeals to rival Sudan leaders to end violence
As fighting escalates, Antonio Guterres calls on army and paramilitary chiefs to restore calm and engage in dialogue.
Colombia’s FARC rebel faction ready for ‘peace talks’
The Estado Mayor Central armed group, a FARC breakaway organisation, says it is ready to start peace talks on May 16.
As India becomes the most populous nation, Kerala ages
The percentage of people aged 60-plus in Kerala has shot up from 5.1 percent to 16.5 percent - the highest among states.
Putin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza sentenced to 25 years in prison
Vladimir Kara-Murza, who has denounced Russia's war in Ukraine, jailed for treason and denigrating the army.
New Zealand radio threatens to quit Twitter over ‘government’ tag
Radio New Zealand says 'government-funded' label does not reflect broadcaster’s editorial independence.
Myanmar military pardons more than 3,000 prisoners for New Year
The military did not specify whether those jailed for opposing its power grab in February 2021 would be freed.