Daylight savings time dispute puts Lebanon in two timezones
Caretaker PM Najib Mikati's decision to delay daylight saving until April 20 sparks a sectarian rift.
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More boats sink off Tunisia’s coast, killing 29 asylum seekers
Latest deaths come as Italian media report that a record 2,000 refugees had arrived in Lampedusa within 24 hours.
US: Biden declares emergency for Mississippi’s storm recovery
Death toll at 26 after a powerful storm that spawned a tornado tears through US states of Mississippi and Alabama.
Trump holds first 2024 campaign rally in Waco, Texas
Ex-US president casts 2024 contest in apocalyptic terms, compares investigations against him with 'Stalinist Russia'.
Honduras cuts ties with Taiwan, opens relations with China
Honduras switches diplomatic allegiance from Taiwan to China, leaving Taipei recognised by just 13 sovereign states.
Israeli defence minister calls for halt to judicial overhaul
As mass protests grip Israel, Yoav Gallant says the dispute over the measures pose a threat to the country's security.
Russia’s nuclear arsenal: How big is it and who controls it?
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a deal to deploy tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus.
Putin announces deal to deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus
Russian president says deal struck with Belarusian counterpart would not violate nuclear nonproliferation agreements.
Brazil’s Lula postpones China trip after catching pneumonia
The president's health has been a source of concern in recent years after he was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2011.
Thai PM Prayuth Chan-ocha to run for re-election
The former general has been in power since 2014 and is running with the new United Thai Nation Party.
Ukraine ‘managing to stabilise’ situation around Bakhmut
Ukrainian military's top commander says his forces are pushing back Russian assault on city in the Donbas region.
At least 23 killed in Mississippi tornado, storms
The death toll is expected to rise as search and rescue efforts continue across storm-stricken areas.
Gordon Moore, Intel co-founder and Moore’s Law author, dies at 94
Moore, a modern technological transformation pioneer, helped companies bring more powerful chips to smaller computers.
India’s Gandhi promises to fight on after removal as MP
Leader of India's Congress party was stripped of his seat after he was convicted of defamation over a remark on PM Modi.
US lawsuit takes aim at ‘weapon of choice’ for stalkers
Cheriena Ben is among plaintiffs in a US class-action lawsuit alleging Apple AirTags facilitate stalking and violence.
LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr warns Egypt users of police-run accounts
Grindr says police are using fake accounts and taking over real accounts from members who have been arrested.
Large asteroid to zoom between Earth and Moon
On Saturday, the 2023 DZ2 will come within a third of the distance from the Earth to the Moon.
Nordic countries plan joint air defence to counter Russian threat
The commander of the Danish air force says the combined Nordic fleet is comparable to 'a large European country'.
Myanmar’s military jet fuel supplies hit by latest US sanctions
US Treasury Department sanctioned two people and six entities linked to military regime's atrocities, air campaigns.
France bans ‘recreational’ use of TikTok, Twitter, Instagram
France joins a growing list of states that say TikTok lacks sufficient levels of cybersecurity and data protection.