US strikes on Yemen kill dozens as migrant detention centre hit
Attack on capital Sanaa raises death toll to more than 220 people since US strikes on Yemen launched in mid-March.
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‘Burst balloon’: How Pahalgam attack shattered Modi’s Kashmir narrative
Since 2019, Modi government has argued Kashmir was returning to 'normalcy'. The attack exposed holes in its approach.
North Korea confirms soldiers sent to fight with Russia against Ukraine
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says troops sent to 'annihilate' Ukrainian forces under military pact with Moscow.
Bangkok earthquake: Will Thailand fall out of love with skyscrapers?
Some residents of the world's 12th tallest city fear returning to high-rise living a month on from earthquake.
Sudan Doctors Network accuses RSF of ‘war crimes’ after 31 killed
Since April 2023, the RSF has been battling Sudan's army for control of the country in a brutal civil war.
Pope Francis laid to rest in Rome after funeral attended by thousands
Mourners gather at the Vatican to honour pontiff in an emotional farewell filled with prayer and reflection.
Saudi Arabia, Qatar to settle Syria’s outstanding debt to World Bank
Syria's arrears to the World Bank total roughly $15m.
China’s Huawei develops new AI chip to compete with US’s Nvidia: Report
The chip is in early development and will undergo a series of tests before it will be deemed ready for customer use.
Israel bombs Beirut; President Aoun calls for international pressure
Israel has violated the November ceasefire multiple times, attacking the Lebanese capital and the south.
Greenland will never be ‘piece of property’ to be bought, PM says
Repeated threats by US to seize Greenland loom over Nielsen's first visit to Denmark since taking office.
‘A tree is worth more’: The civilians who fled Zamzam as the RSF attacked
Hundreds have been killed, injured, assaulted, kidnapped. Here are some stories of survivors living with painful loss.
Iran’s President Pezeshkian visits injured, site of deadly port explosion
The fiery blast at the Shahid Rajaee port in southern Iran has killed at least 40 people and wounded some 1,000 others.
Suspect in France mosque attack that killed Malian man on the run
Marches 'against Islamophobia' have been organised throughout France in the victim's memory.
Qatar hints at progress in Gaza truce talks as UN urges lifting of blockade
Qatar says 'a bit of progress' made in Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks as food crisis in Palestinian territory worsens.
Russia launches nearly 150 drones, strikes in Ukraine, killing at least 4
US President Donald Trump has now cast doubt over Russian President Vladimir Putin's willingness to end the war.
Thousands visit Pope Francis tomb in Rome day after funeral
The modest tomb draws huge queues on the first day of public viewing a day after tens of thousands attended his funeral.
Car drives into Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu street festival crowd: What we know
Suspect arrested after vehicle rams into crowd at the Philippine street festival in Canada, killing nine people.
Who is Hussein al-Sheikh, the new deputy to PLO’s Abbas?
Fatah veteran who spent more than 10 years in Israeli jails in 1970s and 1980s is seen as a successor to Mahmoud Abbas.
S Korea’s main opposition party taps former chief as presidential candidate
Democratic Party of Korea names Lee Jae-myung as its candidate for the snap presidential election set for June 3.
Pakistan calls for ‘neutral’ investigation into Kashmir attack
Indian and Pakistani troops have exchanged fire across their de facto border for a second straight day.