Ex-rapper Balendra Shah sweeps to power in Nepal landslide election victory
Rastriya Swatantra Party, founded just four years ago, set to dominate new parliament with near two-thirds majority.
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US military announces rescue effort after fuelling aircraft crashes in Iraq
No deaths have been reported so far, but the military said the crash involved two aircraft, one of which landed safely.
Netanyahu says Israel ‘stronger than ever’ in first speech since Iran war
Prime minister says US-Israeli war prevented Iran from moving its nuclear and ballistic projects underground.
Advocates push for major probe as US boat strikes in Latin America kill 157
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights is set to hold first hearing on US's alleged extrajudicial killings.
How will the war on Iran impact the US economy?
Outcomes depend on how quickly oil tankers can return to the Strait of Hormuz, experts said.
Iran vows to make Trump pay for ‘grave miscalculation’ if US escalates war
Ali Larijani responds to US threat to hit Iran's power infrastructure, saying the 'whole region will go dark'.
ICC prosecutor opens probe into Belarus over deportations to Lithuania
The prosecutor's office said the crimes being investigated include deportation and persecution through deportation.
Somalia warns against any Israeli base plans on Somaliland
Somali minister tells Al Jazeera Israeli base plans in Somaliland risk dragging Somalia into 'external confrontations'.
How oil is at the center of the US-Israel war with Iran
As oil prices rise, the US, Israel and Iran seem ready to keep fighting no matter the costs.
Assailant dead after vehicle ramming, gunfire at Michigan synagogue in US
Authorities report car ramming at Temple Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan; Attacker found dead.
Israel attacks central Beirut in escalation of deadly assault on Lebanon
Israel targets centre of Lebanese capital in escalation of military campaign that has killed nearly 700 people.
Gunman, one victim dead in shooting at Old Dominion University in US
Authorities say suspect opened fire in a university building, FBI investigating as 'act of terror'.
Israel drops charges against soldiers in Palestinian detainee abuse case
Charges dropped against five soldiers accused of sexually abusing a Palestinian detainee at a military facility.
At least 64 killed, dozens reported missing in Ethiopia landslides, floods
Authorities have said most of those who died were found buried in mud.
Qatari-backed fund offers $1.5bn for pizza giant Papa John’s: Report
Irth Capital offers $47 per share for Papa John's International, sources have told Reuters news agency.
Air attack hits house in suburbs of Tel Aviv
Video shows a house in central Israel damaged by a rocket reportedly fired by Hezbollah.
Iran says it targets Israeli bases, accuses Israel of targeting hospitals
Missile alert alarms sound in Jerusalem as the Israeli military says it launches another round of 'wide-scale' strikes.
Al Jazeera sees bombs being loaded onto US planes at UK base
An Al Jazeera crew filmed bunker-busting bombs being loaded onto US military planes at a UK military base.
Bangladesh parliament meets after uprising, elections ushered in new gov’t
Newly elected PM Rahman has blamed Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League party for undermining the previous parliament.
Iran war: What is happening on day 13 of US-Israel attacks?
Cyberattacks, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and rising oil prices are deepening the global consequences of the war.