China denounces Taiwan President Tsai’s national day speech
Beijing's criticism comes after the Taiwan president said the island territory won't bow to Chinese pressure.
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Lebanon electricity back online after army supplies fuel
Energy Minister Walid Fayad says the grid is back up and running, returning to 'normal'.
Thousands rally against Tunisia’s President Saied
Growing number of protesters raises possibility of Tunisia's political divisions spiralling into street confrontations.
Several killed in Yemen blast targeting Aden governor
Governor Ahmed Lamlas and Agriculture Minister Salem al-Suqatri survive blast that killed at least six other people.
Infographic: Which countries still have the death penalty?
October 10 marks the World Day Against the Death Penalty. Here are three graphics explaining the punishment.
Abdul Qadeer Khan: Nuclear hero in Pakistan, villain to the West
Revered in Pakistan, Khan was seen by West as dangerous renegade for smuggling nuclear technology to other countries.
Iran’s nuclear chief reports jump in 20 percent enriched uranium
Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says Iran has produced over 120kg of 20 percent enriched uranium.
New lava river threatens more buildings in La Palma
New lava stream follows path down the Cumbre Vieja ridge towards the western shore of the island.
16 killed after plane crash in Russia’s Tatarstan region
The aircraft was carrying a group of parachute jumpers when it went down after reported engine failure.
Colombian nun released in Mali after 4 years in captivity
Abductions by al-Qaeda and ISIL-affiliated groups have been frequent as Mali struggles to contain violence.
India: Looming power ‘crisis’ in Delhi amid coal shortages
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal says major coal-fired power stations have barely a day's stock left.
Clashes break out in Rome amid anger over COVID ‘green pass’
Among the protesters were members of extreme right-wing groups who extended their arm in a 'Roman' fascist salute.
Czech ruling party narrowly loses vote, PM Babis may be out
PM Andrej Babis's ANO party narrowly trailed behind centre-right coalition that won 27.78 percent of the vote.
Austria’s Sebastian Kurz to step down as chancellor
Move comes days after prosecutors said Kurz was under investigation over government corruption.
Ex-Tunisia president calls for protests against Kais Saied
Moncef Marzouki tells all Tunisians to rally on Sunday in defence of the constitution, democracy and freedom.
Caught between US and Iran, Iraqis face choices in elections
The US and Iran have long been using Iraq as a proxy in competing for regional interests.
Iran’s foreign minister holds talks with Syria’s Bashar al-Assad
Iranian foreign minister reiterated his support for Syria and expectations on the 2015 nuclear deal in Damascus visit.
‘Blood and pieces’: Kunduz residents describe blast aftermath
Explosion at a mosque in Kunduz on Friday killed at least 72 people and left more than 140 injured.
Fuel shortage forces shutdown of main Lebanese power plants
Deir Ammar and Zahrani power plants stop functioning as a result of running out of diesel, prompting sporadic protests.
Iran’s first president, Abolhassan Banisadr, dies in Paris at 88
Banisadr became Iran's first president months after 1979 revolution, but was later impeached and fled the country.