Germany expels Chad’s ambassador in tit-for-tat move
Germany's action comes a week after Chad expelled its ambassador from N'djamena for 'non-respect of diplomatic customs'.
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Pentagon intelligence leak: Here’s what you need to know
Documents posted online appeared to reveal details of how US agencies spy on other nations, including allies.
Shiveluch volcano erupts in Russia, sending ash 20km high
One of the largest volcanoes on the Kamchatka Peninsula cloaks villages in dust in Russian Far East.
Israeli soldiers kill two Palestinians near Nablus
Incident comes as Israel says it will ban Jewish visitors from Al-Aqsa for the rest of Ramadan.
Armenia, Azerbaijan say troops killed in border shootout
The countries accuse each other of opening fire around the contested Nagorno-Karabakh region resulting in deaths.
Pakistan criticises India’s move to host G20 meeting in Srinagar
India assumed the presidency of the G20, an economic bloc comprised of 19 countries and the European Union, in December.
Cambodia deports 19 Japanese cybercrime scam suspects
Tokyo police say suspects were allegedly running phone scams from Cambodia and targeting people in Japan.
‘Saved by a miracle’: Israel rocket attack on Lebanon spurs fears
People in south Lebanon fear a wider confrontation with Israel after cross-border violence.
Taliban ban on women has forced UN into ‘appalling choice’
UN says negative consequences of the crisis for Afghan people will be the responsibility of the de facto authorities
Kenya presidency rules out default as cash crunch delays salaries
Kenya's annual interest payments on domestic debt alone have surged from $1.34bn to $5.09bn in almost a decade.
As Indians try to save a river, officials deny problems
Residents of Eloor town say the Periyar River was teeming with fish. Now, a putrid stench fills the air.
Progress in Yemen peace talks hailed despite prisoner swap delay
The direct talks between Houthi and Saudi officials have raised hopes for peace in Yemen ravaged by nine years of war.
Fears of ‘unparalleled’ disruption as UK doctors launch strike
Up to a quarter of a million appointments could be postponed in the longest stoppage of the wave of unrest in the UK.
Yellen to push for ‘speedy’ action on Zambia, Ghana debt relief
A record number of developing nations are at risk of a debt crisis, as ballooning inflation escalates borrowing costs.
Dozens killed and wounded in Myanmar military air attacks
Air raids by fighter jets and attack helicopters hit the Sagaing area, which is known for opposition to military rule.
Israeli settlers march to occupied West Bank outpost
Israeli army kills a Palestinian teenager in a raid as settlers march to an illegal outpost in the occupied West Bank.
Pakistan election panel seeks change in law guiding its powers
In letter to parliament, ECP says 'judicial overbearing' has 'diluted writ' of panel in holding free and fair elections.
Bangladesh arrests four for caning, stoning woman over affair
Police say the woman was 'caned 82 strokes' and 'stoned 80 times' with small brick pieces after an imam issued 'fatwa'.
Kuwait’s political crisis leaves opposition waiting for new era
A new government in Kuwait, but an old parliament - and one that has returned in complicated circumstances.
What does the ‘status quo’ mean at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque?
The status quo of Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque compound is why a single police raid can precipitate an all-out war.