Japan: 26 missing after tour boat reports sinking off north coast
Six patrol vessels and four aircraft are involved in the search after the sightseeing boat goes missing in rough waters.
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‘Fierce battles’ raging in eastern Ukraine
Fighting intensifies across cities in Kharkiv and Luhansk regions as Russia presses its offensive into the east.
Russia to deploy new intercontinental nuclear missiles by autumn
The Sarmat missile can carry up to 15 nuclear warheads and has a range of 35,000km (22,000 miles).
No Orthodox Easter truce in Ukraine as Russia continues attacks
The war in Ukraine enters its third month on Sunday, the day Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter.
Former Guinea president Conde released from house arrest
Conde was deposed by army officers last year in a move widely condemned by regional powers.
Pakistan reports first polio case in 15 months
PM Shehbaz Sharif to hold emergency meeting after authorities detect a case of the disease in North Waziristan district.
One killed, several injured as earthquake rocks southern Bosnia
The tremor hit 42km (26 miles) south east of Mostar and was felt across the Balkans, according to media reports.
Sri Lanka: As protest pressure mounts, loyalists want PM to quit
Government comes under increased pressure to step down as media minister and other senior party members back protests.
Iran, Saudi Arabia hold fifth round of talks in Baghdad
Both sides express hope talks could ease bilateral, regional tensions, but downplayed expectations of breakthrough.
Palestinians denounce Israel’s move to close Gaza crossing
Israel said that it will close the Erez crossing on Sunday for workers coming from the besieged enclave.
Lebanese opposition election candidates face threats and attacks
Opposition candidates in the upcoming election accuse supporters of traditional parties of disrupting their campaigns.
Pakistan top body says no US plot in ex-PM Imran Khan’s removal
National Security Council, a body of top civil and military leaders, says it found no evidence to suggest a conspiracy.
Under pressure, Russia admits one dead, 27 missing from Moskva
Families had pushed back against official line that the entire crew managed to evacuate before the ship sank.
UN chief to meet Putin, Zelenskyy in push for peace
Antonio Guterres will travel to Moscow and then Kyiv to discuss 'steps that can be taken right now' to stop fighting.
Beijing quiet as North Korea turns up the heat with missile tests
Beijing is North Korea's only ally, but domestic challenges and global power politics may keep it from acting.
Honduras ex-President Hernandez makes first US court appearance
Juan Orlando Hernandez faces drug trafficking and weapons charges after being extradited to the United States this week.
Six killed in explosion at restaurant in Mogadishu
Somalia's police chief and legislators were in restaurant at time of attack, but were unharmed.
Russia-Ukraine live news: Guterres to meet Putin, Zelenskyy
Antonio Guterres wants to discuss steps to immediately end two months of fighting and bring people to safety.
Turkey: Activist Osman Kavala makes final appeal before verdict
Osman Kavala made his final appeal for freedom on Friday, at the culmination of a years-long trial.
US stocks cap third weekly decline on earnings, rate risks
The S&P 500 slid 2.8 percent, the biggest decline since March 7.