Iran promises to continue developing peaceful nuclear programme
Iran is seeking to distinguish its peaceful uses of nuclear technology from talks over its 2015 nuclear deal.
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Iran sanctions 24 US officials over ‘terrorism’ and rights abuses
Iran and the US continue to sanction each other as they engage in talks to restore a 2015 nuclear deal.
Ukraine urges civilians to flee as rail attack toll rises
Air raid sirens rang out across much of Ukraine's east as officials warn of Russian forces amassing for an offensive.
Israeli army kills one Palestinian in Jenin refugee camp raid
Thirteen Palestinians also wounded in the shooting, including a 19-year-old female.
The Gambia votes for a new National Assembly
Gambians to vote for 53 legislators on five-year term, with President Barrow picking five others.
Who is Shehbaz Sharif, seen as frontrunner for next Pakistan PM?
Member of Sharif clan is best known for his 'can-do' administrative style, displayed when he was Punjab chief minister.
Cities across Iran engulfed in thick layers of dust, pollutants
Tehran was the most polluted city in the world on Friday with air quality hazardous and visibility very low.
Pakistan political crisis live news: Khan’s party files petition
Ruling party PTI says Supreme Court cannot interfere in parliament’s affairs as PM faces no-confidence vote.
India to offer COVID booster shots to all adults from Sunday
India to make shots available to all adults for a fee from Sunday as number of new cases in the country drops sharply.
Pakistan: Hafiz Saeed gets 31 years in jail for terror financing
Founder of LeT, the group blamed by US and India for 2008 Mumbai attacks, sentenced in two cases of terror financing.
Saudi Arabia sets limit of 1m Hajj pilgrims this year
Saudia Arabia announces higher limit for annual Hajj pilgrimage as well as COVID-19 vaccine, age requirements.
Rights tribunal urges Peru not to release ex-President Fujimori
Inter-American Court of Human Rights says Peru 'must refrain' from releasing Alberto Fujimori from prison.
Brazil sets ‘worrying’ new Amazon deforestation record
Brazilian Amazon sees 64 percent jump in deforestation in first three months of 2022 compared with a year earlier.
Russia-Ukraine live news: Zelenskyy urges justice for Kramatorsk
Ukrainian president denounces deadly train station bombing as 'war crime', vowing to bring those responsible to justice.
Head of new Yemeni council promises ‘end to war’
Rashad al-Alimi, who has close ties to Saudi Arabia, says the council will deal with challenges in all areas of Yemen.
Will Smith gets 10-year Oscars ban for slapping Chris Rock
Smith, who resigned from the motion picture academy last week, says he respects and accepts the decision.
At least 16 killed in attack on army base in Burkina Faso
Reinforcements were sent to secure the Namissiguima military base after the deadly attack.
Israeli leader grants forces ‘full freedom’ after Tel Aviv attack
PM Naftali Bennett gives Israeli forces the green light to curb attacks after Palestinian kills three men in Tel Aviv.
US jury acquits two in governor kidnap case, hung on two others
Prosecutors say the men held anti-government views and were upset by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's COVID curbs.
Top Proud Boys member pleads guilty to US Capitol riot charges
Guilty plea is the second from a member of the far-right Proud Boys group at the forefront of the 2021 Capitol riot.