Girl, 6, among group arrested for assassination of Myanmar general
Lin Latt Shwe, 6, was detained along with her mother and other suspects in the killing of retired general in Yangon.
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North Korea’s limited internet hit by major outage, says analyst
The UK-based researcher said the cause of the outage in the secretive state seems to be internal rather than an attack.
Why are ice cream prices soaring this summer?
Coconut oil, a crucial ingredient in the summer treat, is getting more expensive.
Israel warns of more attacks on Lebanon if Hezbollah not disarmed
Israel warned 'there will be no calm in Beirut' after launching the largest attack on the city since the ceasefire.
‘We do this to survive’: Harvesting opium poppies in Myanmar’s Shan State
Poppy cultivation and methamphetamine production has surged in Myanmar amid the country's grinding civil war.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,199
These are the key events on day 1,199 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
US Supreme Court grants DOGE access to sensitive Social Security data
The ruling was one of two victories the US's highest court handed the Trump administration in cases about data privacy.
Deported man Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to US to face charges
After his mistaken deportation to El Salvador, Abrego Garcia faces US charges of transporting undocumented migrants.
Trump announces second round of US trade talks with China next week
Teams will try to resolve tariffs war amid spats over China’s curbs on rare minerals and US revocation of student visas.
Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha
The annual festival follows the Hajj pilgrimage and commemorates sacrifice and submission to God.
How the myth of democracy fuels the US forever wars
For decades, American elites sold the myth of spreading democracy. What was it that drove them?
Russia’s Wagner mercenaries leaving Mali, Africa Corps to remain
The shift brings Russian support to 'a more fundamental level', says Kremlin-backed paramilitary force Africa Corps.
Interpol red notice issued for Ghana’s former finance minister
Ken Ofori-Atta skipped prosecutor summons over corruption claims, including multimillion-dollar cathedral project.
US economy adds 139,000 jobs as growth slows
The biggest gains were in healthcare, which added 62,000 jobs, while the economy lost 22,000 federal government jobs.
The Netherlands to hold election on October 29 after government collapse
Polls indicate a close race between Dutch far-right PVV party and the Labour/Green Left alliance.
US-backed GHF says Gaza aid sites remain shut as Israeli attacks kill 42
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which began distributing aid last week, has closed all its centres.
Modi inaugurates strategic railway project in Indian-administered Kashmir
The rail link will connect the Kashmir Valley to the vast Indian plains by train for the first time.
What is driving a surge in COVID cases in India, other countries?
All we know so far about the symptoms and spread of new COVID variant NB.1.8.1.
Indian police arrest four people in connection with deadly cricket stampede
At least 11 people died and dozens of others were injured in a stampede outside Bengaluru stadium on Wednesday.
Where does Poland’s new president stand on Ukraine?
As some turn on Kyiv, Nawrocki, a nationalist, says Poland and Ukraine must address 'overdue historical issues'.