Syria announces end of military operation against al-Assad loyalists
Defence Ministry spokesman says security threats have been neutralised in al-Assad strongholds of Latakia and Tartous.
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What’s happening with Lebanon’s economy and will it recover?
Lebanon's economy has struggled for years as people's discontent with the government grew.
US and Ukraine to meet on Russia: What’s on the agenda for Saudi talks?
The talks will the first high-level meeting between the two countries since Trump and Zelenskyy's White House meeting.
Canada’s Liberals made Carney their new leader: What happens next?
New Liberal Party leader Mark Carney is set to take over from Justin Trudeau as Canada's next prime minister.
Russia expels two British diplomats for alleged spying
UK rejects accusations after FSB says it 'identified signs of intelligence, subversive work' carried out by officials.
Boatless in Gaza: Using old fridge doors to catch fish
Palestinians use makeshift paddleboards to fish in Gaza City's port after bombing destroyed local fishing boats.
‘Historic moment’: Greenland steps into global spotlight ahead of snap vote
The desire for independence from Denmark grows while most reject US proposals to acquire the icy island.
Argentina mourns 16 killed in floods
Government pledges $9.2m in financial aid for Bahia Blanca, a port city of 300,000 people south of Buenos Aires.
Mob faked attack on Australian synagogue: Police
Police say organised crime gang fabricated a plan to bomb the Jewish site to divert law enforcement resources.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,110
These are the key developments on day 1,110 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
‘We just want peace’: A pacifist community amid Ethiopia’s Amhara conflict
For two years, Awra Amba has been caught up in a war raging between Fano fighters and Ethiopian government soldiers.
North Korea fires missiles as South, US launch military drills
The Foreign Ministry in Pyongyang warns US-South Korean exercises threaten “conflict”.
Protests erupt as Romania bars pro-Russian presidential candidate
Romania's electoral bureau rejected Calin Georgescu's candidacy for the rerun of last year's annulled vote.
Trump declines to rule out US recession as tariffs spook investors
US president says economy is in a "period of transition" amid uncertainty over his trade policies.
‘Stuck in a nightmare’: A Kashmiri woman’s battle with heroin addiction
Afiya* is among thousands of young people in the region, where an epidemic of drug abuse is consuming lives.
As undersea cables break off Europe and Taiwan, proving sabotage is tough
Officials have pointed to China and Russia as likely culprits, but legal challenges make prosecutions difficult.
Romania’s far-right candidate Georgescu barred from May presidential vote
After the election authority's decision, about 300 of Calin Georgescu’s supporters gather outside the election bureau.
US ends sanctions waiver for Iraq to buy electricity from Iran
Iraq faces worsening power shortages after the US cuts waivers tied to Iranian gas and electricity imports.
Syria’s al-Sharaa launches probe into deadly clashes, vows accountability
Ahmed al-Sharaa says Syria will not be dragged into civil war as he vows to hold accountable those involved in violence.
M23 rebels advance as DRC gov’t offers $5m reward to capture rebel leaders
Rebel fighters eye strategic town of Walikale as government forces suffer defection amid ongoing fighting.