Nigeria floods death toll crosses 150 as thousands displaced
At least 3,018 people displaced and 265 houses destroyed in the floods in central Nigeria as more rains are feared.
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Afghanistan welcomes upgraded diplomatic ties with neighbouring Pakistan
Taliban government to follow Pakistan's move to designate ambassador to Kabul as tensions between the two nations ease.
Arab ministers condemn Israel’s ‘ban’ on planned West Bank visit
Israel has refused to cooperate with the Ramallah meeting planned by Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE.
Gaza ‘hungriest place on Earth’, all its people at risk of famine, UN warns
UN says its mission to help Gaza is 'most obstructed in recent history' as its entire population is at risk of famine.
Hegseth warns of China threat as Beijing’s top brass skip Singapore summit
China's Defence Minister Dong Jun was noticeably absent from the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
Truck accident unleashes 250 million honeybees in northwestern US
People asked to avoid swarms of stinging insects as truck hauling 250 million bees rolls over near the Canadian border.
Divided Israel faces internal unrest amid escalating Gaza conflict
Israel faces growing internal divisions as protests and refusal of military service gain momentum amid Gaza conflict.
China’s navy conducts combat patrols near disputed South China Sea shoal
China's drills near the Scarborough Shoal came as South Korea announced finding new Chinese buoys in the Yellow Sea.
Guatemala jails ex-paramilitaries for 40 years over rapes during civil war
Lawyers for six victims say 'historic' decision recognises the plight of survivors who demanded justice for decades.
A least 10 dead, several missing after stone quarry collapses in Indonesia
Rescuers have already pulled a dozen injured people from the debris during a gruelling search effort at the site.
Trump says China ‘violated’ Geneva deal with US on tariffs, minerals
US President Donald Trump suggested China was in a 'very bad situation' until he agreed to cut them a deal on tariffs.
‘Unfriendly and meddling’: Cuba reprimands US diplomat amid rising tensions
US President Donald Trump has signalled a return to his 'maximum pressure' campaign against Cuba, prompting a backlash.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,192
These are the key events on day 1,192 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Trump says US will raise steel tariffs to 50 percent at Pennsylvania rally
In his campaign-style speech, Trump also hailed a 'blockbuster agreement' between Japan's Nippon Steel and US Steel.
South Korea’s presidential favourite has plans for new ‘de facto’ capital
If election frontrunner Lee Jae-myung is elected, Sejong city could replace Seoul as the centre of political power.
What is Project Esther, the playbook against pro-Palestine movement in US?
Advocates say Trump administration appears to be following Project Esther's recommendations to crackdown on activism.
PBS sues Trump for stripping its funds
The lawsuit came three days after a similar case by NPR, which also saw its funds cut.
Israel attacks western Syria despite recent indirect talks to calm tensions
The Israeli military said it planned to 'continue to operate to maintain freedom of action in the region'.
Supreme Court allows Trump to revoke humanitarian parole for 530,000
The ruling means people from Venezuela, Cuba, Haiti and Nicaragua can be targeted for deportation as lawsuits continue.
Pakistan to designate an ambassador to neighbouring Taliban-run Afghanistan
Pakistan has become the fourth country to appoint an ambassador to Kabul, after China, UAE and Uzbekistan.