Tunisian transport strike adds more woes for President Saied
Metro and bus traffic grounds to a halt in Tunis as employees go on strike over pay and bonuses.
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Four dead in midair helicopter collision in Australia
One helicopter appeared to be taking off and other landing when they collided near Sea World theme park in Queensland.
Reporting in Gaza, a new year brings the same harsh reality
Life in Gaza has a recurrent theme, one of repetitive hardships, without the prospect of any improvement.
Dubai drops 30 percent tax on alcohol to woo tourists, expats
The changes took effect on Sunday and will run for a one-year trial period, according to domestic media.
Actor Jeremy Renner ‘critical but stable’ after snowplough mishap
The US movie star had been ploughing snow at his property near Reno, Nevada when he suffered serious injuries.
Israeli forces kill two Palestinian men in occupied West Bank
Mohammad Hoshiyeh and Fouad Abed were the first Palestinians killed by Israeli forces this year.
India’s Supreme Court says 2016 demonetisation decision was legal
Five-judge bench upholds legality of government move to demonetise 86 percent of the country's cash in circulation.
New Year cruise stranded off Australia over hull ‘marine growth’
Passengers stranded for a week as divers remove accumulation of microorganisms, plants, algae or small animals on hull.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 313
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 313th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Pope Benedict XVI’s body lying in state at St Peter’s Basilica
Tens of thousands of people are expected to visit the former pope before he is laid to rest on Thursday.
Chinese return to regular activities amid COVID surge
Some residents in cities like Beijing, Shanghai and Wuhan are getting back to normal life after 'zero-COVOD' measures.
S Korea, US discussing joint nuclear exercises, says Yoon
President says US assurances of 'extended deterrence' no longer enough in face of North Korea's nuclear capabilities.
14 killed in attack on prison in Mexico border city
Ten prison guards and four inmates killed after gunmen attack prison in Ciudad Juarez, say officials.
Air raid sirens in Kyiv as Russia launches fresh drone attacks
Ukrainian officials say at least one wounded in waves of Russian drone attacks on Kyiv's critical infrastructure.
Damascus airport reopens after Israeli raid kills Syrian soldiers
Syrian army says Israeli missiles killed two soldiers and put Damascus airport out of service for second time in a year.
Renewed Russian attacks mark Ukraine’s grim start to 2023
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praises Ukrainians' 'sense of unity' in the face of Russian bombardment.
Libyan authorities find mass grave in ex-ISIL stronghold
Eighteen bodies unburied in the Sabaa area of Sirte, which was under the 2015-2016 control of ISIL fighters.
Photos: Huge crowds gather for Lula’s swearing-in ceremony
Veteran leftist takes office for an historic third term after defeating far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro in elections.
Power outages at Philippine airports disrupt travel for thousands
Hundreds of flights to and from Manila halted due to air traffic control malfunction, stranding passengers at airports.
Lula sworn in as president of divided Brazil amid tight security
Veteran leader taking third term in office faces challenge of uniting nation polarised under predecessor Jair Bolsonaro.