Germany’s Scholz denounces ‘bidding war’ over jets for Ukraine
Chancellor's comments follow requests by Ukrainian politicians for fighter aircraft after battle tanks were pledged.
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Maldives on edge after bitterly fought presidential primary
Ruling party says President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih won the vote, but his rival has alleged fraud and is yet to concede.
Blinken arrives in Egypt as Israeli-Palestinian tensions soar
The US secretary of state begins a Middle East visit with Israel, Palestine, Ukraine and Iran high on the agenda.
British volunteer killed during rescue mission in Ukraine mourned
Memorial service held for aid worker Andrew Bagshaw, one of two Britons killed during a rescue operation.
Netanyahu given Israelis ‘green light to shoot at Palestinians’
Netanyahu's plan to expedite gun permits for Israelis gives 'green light' for more attacks on Palestinians: Analysts
Israeli guards kill Palestinian near West Bank settlement
Karam Ali Ahmad Salman, 18, was shot dead near the settlement of Kedumim the Palestinian health ministry reported.
UK PM Sunak fires Conservative Party chairman after tax probe
Nadhim Zahawi's dismissal comes after a probe into his tax affairs found a serious breach of the ministerial code.
Dozens killed in Pakistan bus, boat accidents
A bus fell into a ravine and a boat carrying schoolchildren capsised on Sunday.
Amid economic turmoil, Pakistan hikes up fuel prices
Decision comes amid stalled negotiations with global lender IMF which is yet to release a crucial instalment of $1.1bn.
Iran says embassy attack should not affect Azerbaijan relations
Iran and Azerbaijan disagree on whether Friday’s attack on the Azeri embassy in Tehran constituted a 'terrorist act'.
‘Ideology of hate’ consuming India, Gandhi’s great-grandson says
Tushar Gandhi has blamed the rise of PM Modi and the BJP for increasing polarisation and division in the country.
Protester dies in Lima as Peru’s crisis continues
Protesters clash with police in Lima after lawmakers vote down proposals to hold elections this year.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 340
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 340th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Tens of thousands of Israelis continue anti-gov’t protests
Protesters gather against Israel's right-wing government's planned changes that will weaken the judicial system.
Earthquake in Iran’s Khoy kills three, injures hundreds
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits Khoy, which has experienced several earthquakes in the previous months.
Low turnout expected as Tunisia holds parliamentary elections
In Sunday’s second round, voters are choosing among 262 candidates seeking to fill the 131 remaining seats.
KLM ‘unrest’ travel warning for Kenya, Tanzania sparks anger
Kenyan and Tanzanian governments accuse the carrier of spreading 'unfounded' claims about purported 'civil unrest'.
North Korea denies arming Russia’s Wagner group
Denial comes after the US accused North Korea of supplying rockets and missiles to the Russian private military company.
Memphis disbands police unit linked to Tyre Nichols’s beating
Police chief 'permanently deactivates' the unit that included the five officers charged over the death of Tyre Nichols.
Iran thwarts drone attacks on Isfahan military site
Iranian defence ministry says a loud blast heard in Isfahan was caused by 'unsuccessful' drone attacks.