‘Right to know’: Advocates renew calls for justice for Syria’s disappeared
Syrians continue to grapple with effects of mass enforced disappearances under longtime leader Bashar al-Assad.
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Palestinian Authority urges US to reinstate Abbas’s visa before UNGA
Mahmoud Abbas's spokesman calls on countries to exert pressure on Washington before next month's UN annual meetings.
Yemen’s Houthis confirm Israeli strike killed group’s prime minister
Houthis say Ahmed al-Rahawi and a number of ministers were killed in Israel's attack on Sanaa this week.
Former Ukrainian parliament speaker shot dead in Lviv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemns killing of prominent politician Andriy Parubiy as 'horrendous murder'.
China supports UN’s global role, Xi tells Guterres before SCO summit
The UN chief says he values China's support, where he is attending the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit.
Half a million people stranded by heavy flooding evacuated in Pakistan
In Punjab province, all three major rivers overflowed simultaneously, for the first time in the country’s history.
Iran arrests eight suspected of spying for Israel’s Mossad in 12-day war
Revolutionary guards say suspects apprehended in northeastern Iran as materials for making weapons are also seized.
Who can get updated COVID-19 vaccines in the US now?
FDA has approved COVID shots for people aged 65+ and at high risk; others need a doctor’s order.
A music teacher uses Gaza’s relentless soundtrack of war to resist Israel
Palestinians have had to cope with the sound of Israeli drones overhead for years before Israel's current war on Gaza.
EU countries divided on Israel sanctions as foreign ministers meet
EU foreign policy chief says 27-member bloc 'divided' over how to pressure Israel to end its deadly war on Gaza.
SCO summit in China: Who’s attending, what’s at stake amid Trump tariffs?
China is the host of this year’s SCO Summit which takes place in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1.
India will not ‘bow down’ to US after steep tariffs, trade minister says
Analysts have warned that the 50 percent duty the US has imposed on Indian goods is akin to a trade embargo.
Russia attacks Ukraine’s Zaporizhia; Kyiv hits Russian oil refineries
At least one person has been killed and 28 wounded, including children, in attack that targeted Zaporizhia.
Bolivian opposition leader Camacho released from jail after nearly 3 years
In another victory for the right wing, a criminal case against ex-interim leader Anez has been annulled.
Three killed in fire at Indonesian government building blamed on protesters
At least three people were killed and several injured in a fire blamed on protesters in Sulawesi island.
Live: UN warns Israel of ‘horrific impact’ of planned Gaza City attack
Israeli army declares Gaza City 'dangerous combat zone' ahead of a looming offensive.
Russia’s Putin denounces financial ‘neo-colonialism’ on eve of China visit
Russian leader calls for reform of World Bank, International Monetary Fund ahead of talks with China's Xi Jinping.
Russia, China blast deployment of US ‘Typhon’ missiles to Japan
Moscow and Beijing said Japan must rethink its decision to allow temporary deployment of US missile system.
North Korea’s Kim consoles families of soldiers killed fighting for Russia
Kim Jong Un expresses 'grief' for failing to save 'the precious lives' of his troops killed fighting against Ukraine.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,283
Here are the key events on day 1,283 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.