Turkey confirms opposition to NATO membership for Sweden, Finland
President Erdogan says delegations from the NATO-seeking countries 'shouldn't bother' coming to Ankara for discussions.
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Pakistan says it foiled suspected attack against Chinese citizens
Alleged woman attacker arrested two weeks after female suicide bomber blew herself up in Karachi, killing four people.
Foreign orders boost China shipbuilding firm linked to military
US think tank says shipping firms need to reconsider approach given shipyards links to military.
Interactive: Explore Sudan’s pyramids of Meroe
The largest Nubian pyramids built over two thousand years ago can be seen in a new augmented reality experience.
US says it conducted a successful hypersonic weapon test
Speed and manoeuvrability of hypersonic weapons make them difficult to track and intercept.
Australian election: Where is climate change on the agenda?
Most Australians want action on climate change, but you would not know that from the campaign for Saturday's election.
US Congress: Rashida Tlaib introduces Nakba resolution
Congresswoman says measure aims to recognise forced displacement of Palestinians during establishment of Israeli state.
Biden administration easing some US restrictions on Cuba
US says measures, including loosening curbs on family remittances and travel, aim to 'support Cuban people'.
More than 260 Ukraine troops evacuated from Mariupol plant: Kyiv
Ukrainian defence official says efforts continue to evacuate remaining soldiers from steel plant in besieged port city.
Yellen to unveil action plan on achieving global food security
The US Treasury secretary is in Europe ahead of a meeting of finance ministers for the Group of Seven leading economies.
UK MPs call for independent probe into Abu Akleh killing
Shadow minister for Middle East and North Africa joins other MPs in demanding accountability for Abu Akleh's killing.
Mapping Shireen Abu Akleh solidarity protests
Dozens of protests have taken place across the globe after Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was killed on May 11.
Colombia’s ELN declares 10-day ceasefire for presidential vote
Armed rebels say ceasefire will run from May 25 until June 3 to allow Colombian voters to cast their ballots 'in peace'.
Sweden announces NATO bid, ending its historic neutrality
Swedish PM announces the decision to join the military alliance in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Alleged gunman in California church shooting identified by police
Las Vegas man booked on murder, attempted murder charges in weekend shooting incident that left one dead, five injured.
Hezbollah allies projected to lose seats in Lebanon elections
Partial results show change in the balance of power in parliament where Hezbollah and allies once held a majority.
Sri Lanka mulls privatizing national airline amid crisis
Sri Lanka’s new prime minister proposed privatizing the country’s loss-making national airline.
Biden approves deployment of hundreds of US troops to Somalia
The decision is reportedly based on a request made by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to better rein in al-Shabab.
Sri Lanka down to its last day of petrol, warns new PM
The new PM Ranil Wickremesinghe says the country desperately needs to secure $75m to pay for essential imports.
More than 30,500 arrested in El Salvador gang crackdown
Police say 30,506 arrests carried out in less than two months since 'state of exception' invoked after deadly violence.