Man arrested with rifle outside home of US-Iranian journalist
Masih Alinejad, a critic of the Iranian government, says she was 'shocked' by the arrest outside her house in Brooklyn.
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‘If she dares’: China warns Nancy Pelosi against visiting Taiwan
Foreign ministry threatens 'serious consequences' if the US house speaker makes a trip to the self-ruled island.
Zimbabwe electoral appointments spark controversy ahead of 2023
Electoral commission's appointments of people related to party stalwarts has triggered fears of electoral malpractice.
Kenyan ministers prop Facebook despite gov’t agency ultimatum
The Kenyan ministers of ICT and interior have rallied round Meta's Facebook as the hate speech controversy rages on.
Emirates to reduce Nigeria service due to trapped revenue: Report
Industry observers say more airlines could follow suit if the central bank does not intervene to help airlines.
Did Russia deliberately kill Vadatursky, Ukraine’s grain tycoon?
A Russian missile killed Oleksiy Vadatursky and his wife Raisa, a day before grain exports resumed from Odesa.
Outrage as another Kashmiri journalist stopped from flying abroad
Aakash Hassan was on his way to Sri Lanka last week when officials at New Delhi airport barred him from boarding plane.
Infographic: Which countries have the lowest breastfeeding rates?
Less than half of all newborns around the world are exclusively breastfed during their first five months.
India confirms Asia’s first monkeypox death
The death of a young man in the southern state of Kerala is the first in Asia.
Thousands evacuate as California’s McKinney fire spreads
The largest blaze in the US state this year is fuelled by strong winds and extreme drought conditions.
Japan’s cats and dogs get wearable fans to beat scorching heat
Tokyo clothing maker rolls out battery-operated fan for pets suffering through Japan's blistering summer weather.
Myanmar’s military leader extends state of emergency
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing quoted stressing need to strengthen 'genuine' and 'disciplined' democratic system.
Russia pummels Ukraine’s Mykolaiv, killing major grain exporter
Russian strikes hit southern Ukrainian port city, killing owner of one of country's largest grain-producing companies.
Part of damaged Beirut port silos collapses after weeks-long fire
The collapse has revived trauma and anger just ahead of the two-year anniversary of the port explosion.
US House Speaker Pelosi begins Asia tour, no mention of Taiwan
House of Representatives speaker confirms she will visit four Asian countries amid speculation she might visit Taiwan.
UN peacekeepers open fire in DR Congo, causing several casualties
Unknown number of deaths, injuries as peacekeepers open fire at a border post in eastern Beni territory, UN says.
Hezbollah airs video of Israeli barges in disputed maritime area
Group warns Tel Aviv of 'playing with time' as new round of maritime border talks starts between Israel and Lebanon.
Border fight between Iran and Taliban kills one: Afghan official
Several similar incidents have taken place since the Taliban’s armed takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021.
Days of deadly floods and landslides wreak havoc in Iran
Dozens are dead and at least 45 people missing after most Iranian provinces were affected by the inundations.
Philippine ex-President Fidel Ramos dies at 94
A career military man, Ramos was the first Protestant to win the top office in the overwhelmingly Catholic nation.