Blast at housing complex near Iran’s Qom city injures several people
Initial probe indicates blast caused by gas leak, but similar recent incidents have led to suspicions of drone attacks.
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Lapid, Olmert slam Israel’s plans for ‘concentration camps’ in Gaza’s Rafah
Former Israeli prime ministers join chorus of concern over plans to set up 'humanitarian city' in Rafah.
Gaza death toll passes 58,000 from Israeli attacks as ceasefire hopes fade
Israel blamed for deadly Gaza aid attacks as UN warns fuel must enter now or vital 'lifelines will vanish'.
South African police minister suspended over corruption allegations
President Ramaphosa's move follows accusations Senzo Mchunu interfered with sensitive investigations.
Nigeria’s ex-President Muhammadu Buhari dies in London aged 82
Buhari, remembered for an anti-corruption drive and faltering economy, leaves behind a contentious legacy.
Several dead in clashes in predominantly Druze Syrian city
Authorities send forces to de-escalate the situation after fighting breaks out between Bedouins and Druze.
Syria signs $800m Tartous port deal with UAE firm DP World
'Syria possesses valuable assets,' says DP World’s CEO, highlighting the country’s economic potential.
Iranian president lightly wounded while escaping Israeli attack
More details emerge on June assassination attempt on President Masoud Pezeshkian and other officials by Israel.
Syria says wildfires in northwest Latakia province contained after 10 days
The fires were contained with help from Turkish, Jordanian, Lebanese, Qatari and Iraqi firefighting teams.
China says Tibet-related issues a ‘thorn’ in relations with India
Remarks by Chinese embassy spokesperson in New Delhi come ahead of Indian foreign minister's visit to China.
Know their names: West Bank Palestinians killed by Israelis this week
Nine Palestinians - including one child - were killed by Israeli settlers and forces.
Children collecting water among 92 Palestinians killed by Israel in Gaza
Israeli forces attack Palestinians trying to get water in central Gaza, killing children, as civilian deaths mount.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian children near water distribution point
Attack comes day after Israel's deadliest bombardment killed 110 people, including 34 awaiting aid at a site in Rafah.
Israel increased Rafah demolition to prepare for Gaza forced transfer plan
Satellite data shows destruction before plan to transfer entire population of Gaza to a 'concentration zone’ in Rafah.
Feminist icon Gisele Pelicot awarded France’s top civic honour: Report
Pelicot has been praised globally for her courage during trial, which forced changes to France's rape law.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,235
Here are the key events on day 1,235 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
North Korea’s Kim voices ‘unconditional’ support for Russia in Ukraine
Kim Jong Un stresses Pyongyang-Moscow alliance during Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's visit to North Korea.
New Caledonia declared a ‘state’ in autonomy deal, but will stay French
Agreement allows the archipelago that endured unrest last year to be its own state but remain within French fold.
Family of American citizen killed by Israeli settlers demands US probe
Advocates say 20-year-old American citizen Sayfollah Musallet was 'lynched' while US officials stay silent.
UK lawmakers urge Foreign Secretary Lammy to recognise Palestinian state
Labour MPs demand that London act now to halt 'erasure and annexation' of Palestinian land before it's too late.