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Ukraine war fails to nudge neutral Switzerland closer to NATO
While Finland and Sweden appear keen on membership, there is little support for joining the alliance in Bern.
More than 3,000 lost at sea trying to reach Europe in 2021: UN
Global refugee agency warns of 'alarming' rise in losses as figure for last year nearly doubles from 2020.
Quds Day: Iran officials warn Israel, vow to support Palestine
Mass rallies held in Tehran and elsewhere across Iran in annual showcase of solidarity with Palestinians.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy invited to G20 summit to be attended by Putin
Indonesian president Joko Widodo says both leaders were invited to event, suggesting a compromise was reached.
Palestinians cross Israeli checkpoints for Ramadan Aqsa prayers
Tens of thousands of Palestinians in the West Bank entered Jerusalem to pray at al-Aqsa Mosque this year.
‘Hottest summer ever’: Many Indian states under ‘severe’ heatwave
Heatwaves have killed over 6,500 people in India since 2010 and scientists say climate change is making them harsher.
Taliban supreme leader urges world to recognise ‘Islamic Emirate’
Haibatullah Akhunzada calls on the international community to recognise the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan.
South Africa floods: Malawian migrants decry gov’t neglect
Migrants say they are stranded with little support from the authorities in their home country or their adopted one.
South Africa says it may be on brink of fifth COVID wave
Warning comes after the UN's health agency flags surging caseload as the main driver of rising cases throughout Africa.
Eurozone inflation hits new high as growth slows amid Ukraine war
Ukraine war takes toll on European economies using the euro as inflation reaches record levels and output weakens.
South Africa defence lawyer arrested in high-profile murder trial
The trial has been plagued with repeated delays and twists, as the suspects all maintain their innocence.
‘First in four decades’: Why Sri Lanka general strike matters
Analysts say Thursday's nationwide strike was the first since a similar call given by the island's trade unions in 1980.
Thousands stuck as Lebanese authorities suspend passport renewals
Lebanon's General Security Organisation says that it has run out of passports, government has not paid for more.
Kim renews call for N Korea military to ‘bolster their strength’
North Korean leader made call as he praised 'modernity and heroism' of country's armed forces after massive parade.
Pakistan has a ‘strategy’ to boost shrinking forex reserves: FM
With barely enough reserves to cover two months of imports, finance minister says it will not be the next Sri Lanka.
Blow for rare Sumatran tigers as three killed in wild boar traps
Experts say deforestation and poaching pose enormous challenge to survival of Indonesia's last remaining tiger species.
US Congress revives WWII-era weapons programme for Ukraine
'Lend-Lease' legislation passed in House of Representatives will make it easier for US to send weapons directly to Kyiv.
Air attacks hit near UN chief as Antonio Guterres visits Ukraine
UN expresses 'shock' after blasts near UN secretary-general in boldest attack on the capital since Russian retreat.
Russia-Ukraine live news: Ukraine condemns ‘heinous’ Kyiv attack
Ukrainian officials say at least 10 people were wounded after Russia fired missiles on capital during UN chief's visit.