Saudi-led coalition says it killed more than 260 Yemen rebels
It was not possible to independently verify the death toll, and the Iran-aligned Houthis rarely comment on losses.
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Iran’s Khamenei urges reversal of Arab-Israeli normalisations
Khamenei says some governments 'made big errors' and 'sinned in normalising' relations with Israel.
Civilian shot dead in Kashmir as India’s home minister visits
Police said teenager caught in a crossfire between rebels and security forces, but his family called it 'murder'.
Sudan: Security forces fire tear gas to disperse protesters
Pro-military protesters want to dissolve the transitional cabinet, a move decried as a coup by pro-democracy protesters.
Living through an active volcanic eruption on La Palma
In the five weeks since the eruption began, lava from Cumbre Vieja has covered more than 850 hectares.
Ethiopia launches new air raids on Tigray region: Gov’t
Government says a TPLF training and military command post targeted in western Tigray, followed by second raid in north.
COVID cases in Eastern Europe surpass 20m as outbreak worsens
Three of the top five countries reporting the most deaths in the world - Russia, Ukraine and Romania - are in region.
Blast in Ugandan capital Kampala kills one, injures five
President Museveni said three people 'left a package' at the scene that later exploded.
Mexico: Thousands of migrants set off from southern city
Migrants walked along a highway leading west and north towards the US border, before stopping to rest for the night.
Romania revives COVID-19 restrictions as hospitals struggle
In Romania only 35 percent of adults are fully inoculated against COVID-19 compared with an EU average of 74 percent.
Otoniel: Colombia’s most wanted drug lord captured
President says Otoniel's arrest is the biggest blow to drug trafficking in Colombia since Pablo Escobar's death.
Hungary’s Orban accuses EU, US of meddling in 2022 election
Viktor Orban has accused foreign powers of backing the leftist bloc that will seek to oust him after a decade in power.
India’s Amit Shah visits Kashmir amid rising violence
Three-day visit of India's interior minister comes in the backdrop of a deteriorating security situation in the region.
Afghan National Music Institute strikes a chord in Qatar
Group has not practiced together since their school’s doors in Kabul were closed after Taliban takeover.
Palestinian NGOs designated ‘terrorists’ call for support
Outlawed organisations have called on the international community to take a stance against Israel's military order.
Muqtada al-Sadr: Iraq’s kingmaker in uncertain times
Al-Sadr's party controls 70 of a total 329 parliamentary seats in Iraq and the movement has a large base across country.
Turkey’s Erdogan orders expulsion of 10 Western ambassadors
Envoys from countries including the US, Germany and France called for release of businessman and philanthropist Kavala.
Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia vows zero carbon emissions by 2060
Before the global COP26 summit, Saudi Arabia announces it aims to reach 'net zero' greenhouse gas emissions by 2060.
More clashes as banned TLP continues protest in Pakistan
Group said five supporters died in the clashes while at least two police officials were also killed.
UN fears ‘mass atrocity crimes’ in northern Myanmar
Tens of thousands of troops and heavy weapons reportedly being moved into the region.