Philippines VP Sara Duterte threatens Marcos assassination if she is killed
The president's security has been boosted after his deputy's 'active threat' that were 'made so brazenly in public'.
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Dozens killed as sectarian violence flares up in Pakistan’s Kurram
Renewed fighting between Sunni and Shia Muslim groups latest in a string of attacks to hit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Laos pledges justice after suspected tainted alcohol kills tourists
Australia presses Laotian authorities for a full and transparent probe after the deaths of two 19-year-old backpackers.
IMF approves third review of Sri Lanka’s $2.9bn bailout, but warns of risks
Global lender says it will release about $333m to crisis-hit nation as signs of economic recovery emerge.
Are underwater pipelines, cables being sabotaged in the Baltic Sea? Why?
A series of unexplained events causing damage to pipelines and cables has occurred over two years.
At least 20 killed in Israeli attack in central Beirut
At least 20 people have been killed in an attack on the Basta neighbourhood, according to the Health Ministry.
Trump picks billionaire investor Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary
Hedge fund manager will be responsible for implementing president-elect's pledges to cut taxes and raise tariffs.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,003
These were the key developments on the 1,003rd day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
WHO says mpox remains public health emergency of international concern
UN health agency says its decision is 'based on the rising number and continuing geographic spread of cases.'
‘A new perch’: Trump loyalist Matt Gaetz confirms US Congress departure
In an interview, the scandal-plagued Gaetz reaffirmed his commitment to being a member of Trump's 'America First army'.
Nicaragua approves reforms boosting power of President Ortega and his wife
Legislators greenlight reforms giving more authority to Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, accused of stifling dissent.
Zimbabwe opposition leader found guilty of attending ‘unlawful gathering’
Court convicts Jameson Timba and 34 activists after five months in pre-trial detention.
Israel bombards Beirut suburbs as fighting rages in southern Lebanon
Five healthcare workers killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, Ministry of Public Health says.
‘It’s a joke’: $250bn climate finance offer met with scorn at COP29
Vulnerable nations are seeking $1.3 trillion annually to deal with the damage caused by climate change and to adapt.
Judge delays Trump sentencing, lets him seek dismissal of NY conviction
New York judge cancels a sentencing hearing scheduled for Tuesday without setting a new date.
Who is Pam Bondi, Trump’s new nominee for US attorney general?
Tapped to lead the Justice Department, Bondi is a former Florida attorney general and longtime Trump supporter.
Haiti’s children ‘dragged into hell’ as gang violence rages
Many Haitian children face stark choice of joining a gang or suffering from violence, poverty and hunger engulfing them.
Arms to Israel: Will countries halt sales in wake of ICC arrest warrants?
The arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant could lead to countries rethinking arms deals with Israel, experts say
What do we know about Russia’s new ballistic missile, Oreshnik?
Moscow says the Oreshnik, a nuclear-capable weapon, was used in an attack on Ukraine amid escalating tensions.
Pro-Palestinian groups sue Dutch gov’t for failing to stop Gaza ‘genocide’
The NGOs want the Netherlands to ban the export and transit of weapons, weapon parts, and dual-use items to Israel.