Iran’s pro-government counter-protesters try to change narrative
Government supporters have taken to the streets recently amid widespread protests following the death of Mahsa Amini.
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Daily blackouts put Lebanon’s ancient artefacts at risk
Electricity is needed to preserve many of the National Museum of Beirut's priceless archaeological treasures.
Photos: Sri Lankan police fire tear gas to disperse protesters
Police in Colombo fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse protesters demanding the release of fellow activists.
Sri Lankans describe abuse as Russian captives in Ukraine
Group was captured at a checkpoint near Ukraine's Kupiansk city and Russian troops shot one in the foot.
Second Palestinian killed in Nablus by Israeli forces in 24 hours
The second man, killed on Sunday morning, was identified as Saed al-Koni, reportedly a Palestinian fighter.
Pro-Ukraine protest in Istanbul marks seventh month of war
Demonstrators gathered in the Turkish city, chanting slogans and carrying signs depicting Putin as a war criminal.
One killed in suicide bombing in Somalia capital
At least six others wounded in the attack on a military base near the capital Mogadishu.
China, India call for negotiated way out of Ukraine war
China calls on Russia and Ukraine to 'keep the crisis from spilling over' and affecting developing countries.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 214
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 214th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Photos: Russian police crack down on anti-war demonstrations
More than 730 people were arrested across Russia at protests against the military call-up order.
‘A form of colonialism’: Activists demand climate reparations
Campaigners say it is the G20 countries that produce 80 percent of global greenhouse emissions.
Polls open in Italy election with right-wing bloc set for victory
Millions set to cast ballots in an election that could see the far-right coalition of Giorgia Meloni win power.
Iran vows ‘decisive action’ as Mahsa Amini protests continue
Warning comes as protesters return to the streets despite a crackdown in which at least 41 people have been killed.
Russia’s Lavrov vows ‘full protection’ for any annexed territory
Ukraine says Lavrov's comments raise possibility of use of nuclear weapons, condemns them as 'totally unacceptable'.
N Korea fires ballistic missile ahead of US-S Korea drills
Japan condemns 'unprecedented pace' of North Korean missile launches, lodges official protest through Beijing embassy.
Russians defy Putin’s mobilisation push, hundreds arrested
Rights groups say more than 730 people were detained at anti-war protests across the country.
At UN, Mali army-appointed PM slams France, praises Russia ties
Abdoulaye Maiga lashes out at the former colonial ruler, the UN as he praised the 'exemplary' cooperation with Russia.
Israeli forces accused of killing ‘defenceless Palestinian’ man
Israel says the 36-year-old man 'attempted ramming attack', but Palestinians say it was a 'traffic accident'.
In Russia’s far east, fear and defiance against military call-up
Long queues form at Russia's borders as men try to leave the country as they fear being called up to fight in Ukraine.
Russia stiffens penalty for desertion; replaces top general
The move comes as the Kremlin stages a vote in occupied region of Ukraine weeks after suffering battlefield setbacks.