Ecuador’s Guillermo Lasso accepts four cabinet resignations
The resignations come after the government reached an agreement ending strikes that virtually paralysed the country.
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Islamic call to prayer shows Muslims ‘belong’ in Minneapolis
US city recently passed a resolution allowing public broadcasting of the adhan all year round.
Shell buys stake in Qatari gas field expansion project
British multinational company joined $29bn project on the world's biggest gas field, taking a 6.35 percent stake.
Photos: Iraq’s IDPs continue to wait to return home
Five years on from the defeat of ISIL in Mosul, IDPs across northern Iraq have been unable to rebuild their old homes.
Dozens of civilians killed in attack in northwest Burkina Faso
The West African country has experienced a wave of attacks in recent years as insecurity has spread across the Sahel.
Phosphorus bombs: What you should know about Russia’s alleged use
According to Ukrainian officials, Moscow's troops have used the weapons several times throughout the war.
One million set to perform Hajj as COVID-19 restrictions ease
International pilgrims will perform the annual ritual for first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020.
Sedition trial opens in Hong Kong for group held over kids’ books
Five speech therapists face up to two years in jail if found guilty of sedition for writing children's books.
European Parliament adopts landmark laws for internet platforms
The new rules will improve internet consumer protection and supervision of online platforms.
Euro hits 20-year low against US dollar over recession fears
Growing fears of a recession in the eurozone push the euro to its lowest level against the US dollar since 2002.
Tunisian president defends draft constitution amid growing opposition
A draft of President Saied's constitution was released on Thursday; critics say it paves the way to authoritarian rule.
Guinea halts Simandou iron ore project, seeks new partners
Guinea's military government previously suspended construction of the mine and related infrastructure in March.
Iran’s regional outreach tested as Turkey plans Syria operation
Iran walks a diplomatic tightrope as Turkey plans military operation against Kurdish forces in Syria, a key Tehran ally.
China lambasts NASA claim it may take over the moon
NASA chief has said that the world should be worried China may claim the moon as its own and tell others to 'stay out'.
Photos: Fourth of July shooter kills 6 in Chicago’s Highland Park
The gun attack sent hundreds of marchers, parents with strollers and children on bicycles fleeing in terror.
France repatriates 51 children, mothers from Syrian camps
The minors have been handed over to child protection services while the mothers will face judicial proceedings.
NATO allies sign accession protocols for Sweden and Finland
Nordic countries move closer to joining the military alliance, but still need approval from member states' legislatures.
IIT project in India’s Mumbai uses Twitter to issue flood alerts
Residents asked to tweet about floods in their neighbourhoods in order to make real-time geographically specific alerts.
Algeria’s war for independence: 60 years on
Algerians remember the struggle to gain their freedom from French colonialism - and the example it sets for today.
Highland Park mass shooting: What, where and who?
Six people were killed and 36 wounded when a gunman opened fire on a crowd gathered for parade in Chicago suburb.