Analysis: Biden to clarify his ‘pragmatic’ Middle East policy
The President will use this week's Middle East visit to reassure allies that the US won't deprioritise the region.
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Owner of South African bar where 21 teens died is arrested
Police said they arrested the owner and two other employees after 21 teenagers mysteriously died in a bar last month.
Five things to know about the next US housing crisis
High home prices, scarcity and global uncertainty may be the perfect recipe for a US housing crisis, economists say.
Ivory Coast asks Mali to release 49 soldiers arrested in Bamako
Ivory Coast says its men are part of a security support deal signed with the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali in 2019.
Former Trump adviser John Bolton admits to planning foreign coups
Observers criticise John Bolton for 'casually boasting' about how he helped plan coups in other countries.
Thousands evacuated as wildfire spreads in southwestern France
At least 6,500 people are evacuated as wildfire spreads after burning more than 1,200 hectares (3,000 acres) of forest.
Photos: Sri Lanka protesters storm PM’s office as president flees
Protesters demand the resignation of Wickremesinghe, who was declared acting president after Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled.
Africa seeks private sector funding for ocean climate action
African countries turn to private climate funding to boost livelihoods of oceanside communities and aid biodiversity.
Sri Lanka in crisis: What, why and how?
Unprecedented economic crisis looks to have finally toppled President Gotabaya Rajapaksa as he flees to the Maldives.
Russia opens criminal case against opposition figure Ilya Yashin
Prominent opposition politician and activist has been charged for allegedly spreading false information about the army.
Shireen Abu Akleh: A Voice for Palestine
“It's been a huge loss for us all.”
Greek media outlet set on fire in suspected arson attack
The offices of Greek radio station Real FM and newspaper Real News are set on fire in a suspected arson attack.
New video of Uvalde school shooting shows slow police response
Officers are seen arriving at the Texas school and taking cover; after 77 minutes, they exchange fire with the shooter.
Iran says JCPOA talks to start soon; West warns of closing window
Tehran and Washington have so far maintained their positions, saying the other side needs to make concessions.
What prompted euro’s parity with US dollar and what’s its impact?
Experts identify two main reasons why the euro has lost value and the potential effects on the European Union.
Palestinians say Biden ‘helping sustain apartheid’ before visit
US president to visit Israel, occupied Palestinian territories in his first regional tour since taking office.
Photos: James Webb Telescope shows dying star, dancing galaxies
James Webb Space Telescope is the world's largest and most powerful space telescope.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 140
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 140th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Joe Biden on way to Middle East on first trip as US president
US leader will visit Israel, the occupied West Bank and Saudi Arabia during July 13-16.
US sends destroyer near Paracel Islands angering China
US says sailing near disputed islands was 'freedom of navigation operation' while China calls it 'illegal'.