Two pilots dead after fighter jet crash in Iran’s Isfahan
An official says the aircraft faced technical issues and crashed during a training exercise.
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Three killed as smuggling boat capsizes in Mexico: Official
Two people, including a child, also drowned after apparently attempting to cross river separating Mexico and Guatemala.
Map: Where has monkeypox been detected so far?
At least 17 countries have reported new confirmed cases of monkeypox. No associated deaths have been reported to date.
Iran vows revenge as it mourns killed Revolutionary Guard member
Iranian officials have largely refrained from directly blaming Israel for the killing of senior IRGC member Khodaei.
Jailed Kremlin critic Navalny loses appeal against new sentence
The opposition leader loses appeal against the extension of his jail term that he condemns as politically motivated.
Erdogan: New military operation in Syria ‘soon’
Turkish leader says aim is to create 30km 'safe zone' in Syria; would be fourth major Turkish incursion since 2016.
Jailed Kashmir rights activist Khurram Parvez in Time’s 100 list
In its list of 100 most influential people, US-based magazine calls Parvez 'modern-day David' who 'had to be silenced'.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 90
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 90th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Downed drone in Yemen’s capital kills three
Three other people injured after Houthis shoot down what they called a Saudi-led coalition drone over a busy area.
Armenia, Azerbaijan take small step towards peace deal
Aliyev and Pashinyan announce the creation of a border commission after their trilateral talks in Brussels.
China’s foreign minister Wang Yi heads to the Pacific
Wang Yi will visit the Solomon Islands this week followed by other Pacific nations.
Philippine President Duterte slams Putin for Ukraine killings
Addressing Russia's president, Duterte said: 'I kill criminals, I don't kill children and the elderly.'
At least 17 Rohingya, including children, killed in boat capsize
UNHCR expresses shock and sadness after incident in the Bay of Bengal off the coast of Myanmar.
Sri Lanka hikes fuel prices, hires financial and legal advisers
Price increase comes as Sri Lanka hires heavyweight financial, legal advisers Lazard and Clifford Chance: Reuters.
Refugees decry Title 42 as ‘absurd excuse’ as it stays in place
The COVID-linked provision has allowed the US to carry out nearly 2 million expulsions since March 2020.
Xinjiang in focus as UN’s Michelle Bachelet visits China
The tour by Michelle Bachelet comes as Beijing stands accused of widespread abuses of Muslims in far-western Xinjiang.
Russia-Ukraine live news: Zelenskyy would meet Putin to end war
The Ukrainian president says Putin is the only Russian official he is willing to meet, with the goal of ending the war.
Americans’ financial health reached near decade high in 2021
Almost eight in 10 adults said in late 2021 they were either 'doing okay or living comfortably', a Fed survey found.
US ‘playing with fire’ on Taiwan, China warns: Xinhua
Chinese state news agency cites official as saying Washington is using the 'Taiwan card' to contain Beijing.
Sandstorm blankets parts of Middle East, raising alarm
A wave of sandstorms is striking the region, with experts blaming climate change and poor government regulations.