Major fire hits oil refinery in Syria’s Homs
The blaze, which erupted in a distillation unit, was caused by a leak in a pumping station, state media reported.
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India COVID-19 deaths could touch 1 million by August: Lancet
The medical journal said the government of PM Modi needs to 'own up to its mistakes' and work to control the virus.
Scores of Palestinians in East Jerusalem wounded on holy night
Israeli police crack down again on protesters outside the Old City where tens of thousands prayed at Al-Aqsa mosque.
Beirut bakery grows own wheat to combat rising food insecurity
Lebanese bakers build projects to ensure food security as crisis-hit Lebanon increases food imports.
Gunmen kill Nigerian police officers in southern oil hub: Police
Police stations and security checkpoints targeted in River State amid deteriorating security in the country.
Plunging back to Earth: Chinese rocket makes re-entry
China says debris of Long March 5B landed in Indian Ocean and most of it burned up in the atmosphere.
Sadiq Khan elected London mayor for a second term
In victory speech, Khan promises to 'build bridges' and create jobs as UK capital emerges from pandemic.
SNP to seek Scottish independence vote after election victory
The Scottish National Party took 64 of the 129 parliamentary seats up for grabs, just one short of an overall majority.
EU and India agree to resume long-stalled trade talks
The European Union and India agreed to restart talks on a free trade deal that have been frozen since 2013.
Mexico City metro collapse victims’ families to get compensation
At least 26 people were killed and dozens more injured when a metro overpass collapsed in Mexican capital on Monday.
About 90 Palestinians injured in Israeli crackdown: Live
The latest violence comes a day after Israeli police stormed Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque and injured 205 Palestinians.
Myanmar military designates shadow gov’t as ‘terrorist’ group
A group including deposed lawmakers formed the 'National Unity Government' to oppose the military government.
Pakistan imposes Eid lockdown as COVID cases soar
The government has imposed the most severe restrictions since a one-month lockdown in April last year.
Death toll from police raid in Rio de Janeiro favela rises to 28
Amnesty International says anti-drug trafficking operation in Jacarezinho favela is 'reprehensible and unjustifiable'.
Major US pipeline network shuts after ‘cybersecurity attack’
Colonial Pipeline, which supplies fuel on US east coast, said it temporarily halted all pipeline operations after hack.
‘Not $1’: US lawmaker urges end to complicity in Israeli abuses
Congresswoman Betty McCollum tells AJE about effort to ensure Israel doesn't use US aid to violate Palestinian rights.
Blast kills dozens near school in Afghan capital Kabul
Afghanistan's interior ministry says at least 52 people were wounded in the blast, many of them female students.
COVID-stricken Iran to ban local travel ahead of Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr holidays could spark more infections as many may ignore travel bans in absence of hefty penalties.
Saudi Arabia-Pakistan agree to mend strained ties
Announcement comes after Pakistani PM Imran Khan held talks with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman.
Who tried to kill Mohamed Nasheed?
Motives remain unclear but theories point to religious 'extremists' or political rivals involved in corruption scandal.