Turkey’s Erdogan says he won’t rule out dialogue with Syria
Erdogan said Turkey did not want to seize Syrian territory as the Syrian opposition fears a potential deal.
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South Africa’s Zulu nation to coronate new king amid tussle
A succession battle has dulled the shine on the forthcoming coronation ceremony of the Zulu monarch in South Africa.
More blasts in Russian-held areas far from Ukraine front lines
Ukraine hopes new ability to hit Russian targets deep behind front lines can turn the tide of the war.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian man in occupied West Bank village
Salah Tawfiq Sawafta, 58, was shot in the head during an Israeli army raid on the village of Tubas.
Civilians killed in northern Syria marketplace missile attack
The opposition’s Syrian Civil Defence, also known as White Helmets, said five children were among those killed.
‘Not going anywhere’: The Palestinian NGOs shut down by Israel
Israel shut down seven Palestinian NGOs on Thursday, but they've defiantly said they will continue to operate.
Emirates to halt Nigeria flights over failure to recover funds
The airline says it's suspending flights, effective 1 September, as it could not repatriate $85m stuck in the country.
Germany’s Chancellor Scholz testifies over tax fraud scandal
Scholz rejects accusations of impropriety in his handling of a multibillion-euro tax fraud when he was Hamburg mayor.
Indian company to develop Nepal hydropower plant left by China
Nepal signs MOU with India’s NHPC Ltd to develop the plant after China's Three Gorges International Corp backed out.
UK’s health leaders warn of ‘health emergency’ over energy cost
The NHS Confederation appeals to the UK government to help the most vulnerable with the spiraling cost of energy.
Daughter appeals Spanish court ruling on dos Santos body
The dos Santos family is involved in a tussle over where the late Angolan president will be buried.
Indonesia reducing Bali bomber’s sentence upsetting: Australia PM
PM Albanese says the potential release of Umar Patek jailed over the deadly 2002 blasts will 'distress' Australians
China issues first national drought alert, battles to save crops
An estimated 66 rivers across 34 counties in southwestern region of Chongqing have dried up, China state media reports.
Uproar in Kashmir as India allows voting rights to non-locals
Any Indian citizen living temporarily in the disputed Muslim-majority federal territory can be enlisted as a voter.
Truth commission faults Mexico military over 43 missing students
Head of commission said disappearance of students was a 'state crime' involving officials from all levels of government.
North Korea rejects South’s ‘audacious’ economic aid offer
Kim Jo Yong, the powerful sister of the North Korean leader says the country will not 'barter' away its 'honour'.
Paraguay’s vice president to stay on after corruption accusations
Hugo Velazquez reverses decision to resign after US last week accused him of involvement in 'significant' corruption.
Starbucks must offer to rehire fired activists, judge says
Starbucks denies any wrongdoing and says the US employees were not fired because they were pro-union.
US judge says open to releasing some evidence behind Trump search
Media outlets are asking US judge to unseal affidavit laying out evidence for raid of Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home.
Ukraine agrees to UN nuclear plant mission at tripartite meeting
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says he agrees to the parameters of a UN mission to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear site.