Burkina Faso military, allies committing ‘horrific’ civilian abuses: HRW
More than 1,800 civilians have been killed by the army and armed groups since 2023, Human Rights Watch says.
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UK-led coalition of 40 countries vows action on Hormuz Strait closure
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper accused Iran of blockading the waterway 'to hold the global economy hostage'.
Pakistan to continue with Iran-US mediation despite ‘obstacles’
Islamabad's statement follows Trump threatening to bomb Iran 'back to the Stone Ages'.
Four children killed in nursery school stabbing attack in Uganda
Police say a suspect is in custody but the motive remains unknown after attack in Ugandan capital, Kampala.
Israeli strikes kill 7 in southern Lebanon, Hezbollah targets ground troops
Lebanon's prime minister warns of a 'critical' situation as Israel says it is working to dismantle Hezbollah.
‘Which interests being served by war?’ Iran’s Pezeshkian asks US public
In open letter, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urges Americans to see beyond 'flood of distortions' as war rages.
Ecuador claims 28% drop in homicides amid concerns over anti-crime campaign
President Daniel Noboa has led a hardline effort against local criminal networks, including military operations with US.
‘Hits close to home’: US Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship case
Case could determine future of century-old practice of infants being born in US automatically being granted citizenship.
Burundi says at least 13 killed, dozens injured in military base blast
Army spokesperson says houses, buildings, vehicles and military equipment were destroyed in ammunition depot blast.
Crete turns orange as Saharan dust sweeps in
Saharan dust from North Africa engulfed skies over Crete in an orange haze.
Palestinians in West Bank protest, strike against Israeli death penalty law
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah party had called for the strike.
Why Iran says its universities are being targeted
Iran reportedly follows through on threat on American universities, after attacks on two Iranian research universities.
Iraq coach says World Cup can help ‘change perception’ of country
Over those past four decades, Iraq has faced a number of crises, including wars and separatist movements.
Iran authorities await war ‘victory’ as supporters mark 1979 anniversary
Officials, government supporters take to streets to mark Islamic Republic Day, even as US, Israel continue bombing.
‘This is an apartheid regime’: Critics decry Israel’s new death penalty law
Celebrations in the Israeli parliament mark the passing of legislation intended to apply to Palestinians only.
History’s biggest census: Why India’s new population count is controversial
The population count, which was delayed by five years, will include caste enumeration for the first time in a century.
UK to host meeting of 35 countries on reopening Strait of Hormuz
Before talks with 35 countries, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says reopening strait 'will not be easy'.
Russia says will continue helping Cuba after first oil shipment arrives
Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova also called on the US to lift its energy blockade on the island nation.
Iran War: What a Marine Expeditionary Unit is – and other US military terms
The US has deployed thousands of additional Marines and airborne troops to the Middle East since the Iran war began.
Iran denies Trump’s claim Iranian president requested ceasefire
Donald Trump says US will continue 'blasting Iran into oblivion' until Strait of Hormuz is reopened.