Photos: Buildings collapse in Sanaa’s Old City after heavy rains
Heavy rains lashing Yemen’s capital have collapsed 10 buildings in the Old City of Sanaa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Satellite images show destroyed jets at Russian base in Crimea
At least seven fighter jets appeared destroyed at the base in annexed Crimea in Ukraine, contradicting Russian denial.
‘Let us make money’: Tunisian businesses demand radical change
Endemic economic problems are stifling competition and innovation for small Tunisian businesses, according to retailers.
New Langya virus infects dozens in eastern China: Study
Langya virus, which can cause fever, fatigue and nausea, found in 35 people in eastern China, researchers say.
A year of Taliban takeover: The missing women in Afghan workforce
While new regime has not directly fired female government employees, it has restricted women from entering workplaces.
Lion Air victims get payout after Boeing settlement cash vanishes
US law firm takes rare step of compensating families after California lawyer fails to hand over settlement money.
Calls to end criminal libel in Philippines after critic arrested
Veteran politician and activist Walden Bello was arrested on Monday over comments related to a drug raid.
Elon Musk says Twitter hiding key witnesses in bot battle: Report
Musk says Twitter is withholding the names of employees tasked with evaluating spam and robot accounts.
Kim Jong Un claims ‘victory’ over COVID, blames South Korea
North Korean leader lifts pandemic curbs as senior official calls death toll an 'unprecedented miracle' in world health.
In Taiwan’s Kinmen, people hope for calm amid China tensions
On the outlying islands, mainland China is less than five kilometres away and memories of bombardment strong.
Suspect in Albuquerque Muslim killings denies involvement
Syed has denied involvement in the killings, but investigators have said they have strong evidence against him.
Yemen: Historic buildings collapse in Sanaa after heavy rains
Houthi official says 10 buildings have been destroyed in the Yemeni capital's Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Child feared dead on Greek islet where refugees are stranded
A Syrian girl, 5, has reportedly died, with her parents and dozens others awaiting rescue following alleged pushbacks.
UN expects ‘big uptick’ in ships wanting to export Ukraine grain
UN official says a goal of exporting two to five million tonnes of grain a month is 'achievable'.
Shireen Abu Akleh street inaugurated in the heart of Ramallah
A street in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah has been named after slain Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.
Sri Lanka ex-leader Gotabaya Rajapaksa seeks entry into Thailand
Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled Sri Lanka amid mass protests, requests entry into Thailand after weeks in Singapore.
Trump refuses to answer questions in NY probe into his company
Ex-president insists he did 'nothing wrong' but says he invoked Fifth Amendment because he had 'absolutely no choice'.
Russians buy last goods from H&M, IKEA as stores begin exit
Both Sweden-based H&M and Netherlands-based IKEA had halted sales in Russia after Moscow sent troops into Ukraine.
G7 urges Russia to return control of nuclear plant to Ukraine
The Zaporizhzhia plant, Europe's largest, has been shelled several times, raising fears of a nuclear incident.
Russian TV journalist detained over criticism of Ukraine war
TV journalist Marina Ovsyannikova, who made international news over a live-on-air anti-war protest, has been detained.