Botswana declares public health emergency over medicine shortage
The crisis is linked to the high price of medicines, a shrinking national budget and cuts in US aid.
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Japan lodges protest with China over ‘installation’ in East China Sea
Tokyo urges Beijing to resume negotiations on implementation of 2008 agreement on exploiting natural resources.
US President Trump tightens grip on security in Washington
Trump increases security in Washington, DC, with National Guard, more police and inquiries into crime data manipulation.
Israel’s destruction in Lebanon could amount to war crimes: Amnesty
Amnesty said more than 10,000 civilian structures were destroyed by Israel - many of them after the ceasefire.
Why has Pakistan launched a new rocket command after India conflict?
Experts say India found holes in Pakistan's strategic defence options during the May fight. Pakistan wants to fix them.
Australia, Japan join countries suspending some parcel shipments to the US
Australia and Japan latest countries to stop some postal services to US for goods valued at less than $800.
LIVE: Israel starves three Palestinians to death in Gaza
Gaza's hunger-related death toll rises to 303 amid outrage over 'barbaric' Israeli attack on Nasser Hospital.
Norway fund divests from US firm Caterpillar over Gaza, West Bank abuses
Fund says move against Caterpillar, five Israeli banks due to their contribution 'to serious violations of rights'.
Three killed after Typhoon Kajiki lashes Vietnam, floods Hanoi streets
Ten others wounded, nearly 7,000 homes damaged after Kajiki batters Vietnam with fierce winds and torrential rains.
Australia accuses Iran of directing anti-Semitic attacks, expels envoy
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia will also designate the IRGC as a 'terrorist organisation'.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,279
Here are the key events on day 1,279 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Venezuela sends troops to Colombia border as US ships join cartel operation
Two more US ships said to join amphibious squadron due to arrive off coast of Venezuela in anti-drug cartel operation.
Indonesian police clash with students protesting lawmakers’ salaries
Demonstrators are outraged by reports that Indonesian lawmakers receive a monthly housing allowance of more than $3,000.
Trump to South Korea’s Lee: ‘I look forward’ to meeting North Korea’s Kim
In White House meeting with Lee, Trump also says US should have ownership of land housing US military base in S Korea.
Trump bans burning of US flag in defiance of constitutional protections
The US Supreme Court ruling says flag burning is an expression protected under the First Amendment of the Constitution.
Israel bombs hospital, kills journalists, medics, dozens more across Gaza
'Double-tap' attack on Nasser Hospital kills at least 21 Palestinians and draws global condemnation.
FEMA staffers warn Trump’s cuts will result in Katrina-level catastrophe
Nearly 200 current and former employees of the US emergency response agency urge Congress to protect FEMA.
Bangladeshi leader demands justice for Rohingya, ‘safe return’ to Myanmar
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus says justice and security are vital for Rohingya before returning to Myanmar.
Israel bombs Nasser Hospital – southern Gaza’s main medical facility
The Israeli attack on Gaza hospital kills 19, including four journalists, as Nasser Hospital faces repeated attacks.
Why Ethiopia’s Tigray could be on the brink of another conflict
Fears of instability rise again as the TPLF and the federal government appear to be gearing up for a showdown.