Israel signs $400m deal to sell anti-tank missiles to Greece
Israel announces the deal days after newly-inducted NATO member Finland bought its missile defence system.
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Ukraine’s deputy foreign minister visits India
Visit by Ukrainian minister comes as India maintains close ties with Russia and refuses to condemn its invasion.
China jails two human rights lawyers for ‘subversion’
Human rights lawyers Xu Zhiyong and Ding Jiaxi are sentenced to more than 10-year jail after a closed-door trial.
Israeli army kills Palestinian, settlers march to illegal outpost
Settlers, politicians march to Nablus demanding that the outpost be legalised, Israeli army shoots a teen in Jericho.
Five bodies recovered from collapsed buildings in France
At least three people are believed to be missing after an explosion destroys two residential buildings in Marseille.
As India’s population soars, number of women in workforce shrinks
As India is on cusp of surpassing China to become world's most populous, an estimated 670 million women are left behind.
China stages live-fire drills for ‘sealing off’ Taiwan
Beijing's show of force comes in response to Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen's recent visit to the United States.
US scrambles to find source of leak of Ukraine war intel
US Department of Justice launches probe into the possible leak of intel related to Ukraine, China and the Middle East.
Zelenskyy condemns Russian strikes on Orthodox Palm Sunday
Ukrainian president labels Russia 'terrorist state' in address decrying attacks coinciding with Easter celebrations.
Eight missing after buildings collapse in France’s Marseille
Residents are believed to be buried under the rubble, as firefighters work to extinguish flames following an explosion.
As Russia continues shelling, Pope Francis urges peace in Ukraine
Over the weekend, Russian forces reportedly launched dozens of attacks on various parts of Ukraine.
Ukraine likely to face bloody Crimea fight, satellite images show
Russian forces have been digging defensive fortifications and trenches in preparation of a Ukrainian offensive.
Saudi, Omani envoys hold peace talks with Houthi leaders in Yemen
The visit displays progress in the Oman-mediated dialogue between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi rebels.
Israel rejects claims that Mossad backed nationwide protests
Government denies claims in leaked documents that its intelligence service encouraged Israelis to join demonstrations.
Dozens evacuated as smoke from Hamburg fire halts trains
Blaze engulfs toxic chemicals, sending black smoke over the German city, as residents warned to close their windows.
India’s Indigenous people pay price of tiger conservation
Several Adivasi groups say the conservation strategies mean uprooting numerous communities from forests.
India’s tiger population tops 3,000, survey finds
Efforts to revive India's tiger population began 50 years ago over fears the big cats were going extinct.
Ukraine’s coal miners dig deep to power a nation at war
Ukrainian miners work around the clock extracting coal to power the country's war effort.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 410
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 410th day, we take a look at the main developments.
China simulates ‘strikes on targets in Taiwan’ as drills continue
Taiwan's defence ministry says it spotted 70 Chinese aircraft and 11 warships on second day of drills around the island.