Two million impacted as Pakistan’s Punjab faces worst floods in its history
While South Asia's seasonal monsoon brings rainfall that farmers depend on, climate change is making it deadly.
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Ukraine planning new strikes deep inside Russia, says Zelenskyy
The announcement came hours after overnight Russian strikes on energy sites left 60,000 Ukrainians without electricity.
Could Western leaders be legally complicit in the Gaza genocide?
US and Western support have been vital in Israel's war.
Yemen’s Houthi leader condemns Israel’s ‘record of terror’ after killings
Israel has repeatedly targeted the Houthis in recent months as tensions with the group increase over the war in Gaza.
Mothers, newborns most at risk as Israeli-induced malnutrition grips Gaza
An estimated 55,500 malnourished pregnant and breastfeeding women require an urgent nutrition response.
China’s Xi says SCO bears ‘greater responsibility’ for keeping peace
Summit in China shoulders mission of building consensus among parties and stimulating momentum in cooperation, Xi says.
Gaza humanitarian flotilla departs Barcelona to break Israeli siege
Vessels expected to reach Gaza in mid-September in third attempt by sea to end war that has killed 63,000 Palestinians.
At least 3 killed, over 90 injured after passenger train derails in Egypt
Train derails as it travels to Cairo from the western Mediterranean province of Matrouh, on the country's north coast.
Pakistan’s Punjab evacuates half a million people stranded by floods
Floods in Punjab displace nearly 500,000 people and kill dozens amid the largest rescue in eastern province's history.
Sumud, the largest flotilla to sail for Gaza, prepares to set out
An international effort bringing together volunteers from all over the world aims to break the siege on Gaza.
Indonesian president says lawmakers’ perks to be cut after deadly protests
Prabowo Subianto says some parliament policies to be revoked as he also promises stern action against rioters, looters.
The Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza: Everything you need to know
More than 50 ships are heading to Gaza to challenge Israel’s illegal blockade and deliver urgent humanitarian aid.
Indonesia protesters clash with riot police as tensions soar
Deadly protests erupt across Indonesia after police vehicle kills motorcycle taxi driver, causing public outrage.
War in Sudan: Humanitarian, fighting, control developments, August 2025
Sudan's civil war saw a number of developments on the battlefield as well as in diplomacy and the humanitarian crisis.
India committed to improving ties with China, Modi tells Xi before SCO meet
Indian leader appears to mark waning of strategic ties with US after Trump slapped punishing tariffs on Indian goods.
Week in Pictures: From missile strikes in Kyiv to Indonesia protests
A roundup of some of last week’s events.
Drought in Iraq unearths more than 2,000 years old tombs
The newly discovered tombs are believed to date back to the Hellenistic or Hellenistic-Seleucid period.
Trump to order voter ID for every vote, ‘no exceptions’
US president is seeking to overhaul country's electoral system, falsely claiming his 2020 loss was a result of fraud.
LIVE: Child, aid seekers shot dead by Israeli forces in Gaza
Israeli forces shot at tents of displaced people, killing a child and severely wounding other people.
Indonesia’s Prabowo scraps China trip over protests, TikTok halts live feed
Protests spreading across the country force president to call off his travel plans, and TikTok to halt live broadcasts.