Where is Ahmad Farhad? The mysterious case of Pakistan’s missing poet
Farhad has been missing for a week. His family blames Pakistan's spy agency but the government denies holding him.
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Missing Bangladesh governing party’s MP found murdered in India: Minister
Anwarul Azim Anar of Awami League went missing on May 13, day after reaching India for medical treatment, say relatives.
Germany’s AfD bans top candidate from EU poll events over Nazi comments
Maximilian Krah recently said Nazi SS members 'not all criminals', prompting French far-right allies to shun party.
Russia launches ‘space weapon’ in path of US satellite: Pentagon
US believes Russia's recently launched satellite can inspect and attack other satellites in low Earth orbit.
Iran’s Khamenei leads prayers at Raisi memorial before tens of thousands
Late president's body will be taken from Tehran to his hometown Mashhad, where he will be buried.
Mourners gather in Tehran for Iran President Raisi’s funeral procession
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei led prayers for president, foreign minister and others killed in helicopter crash.
As Malaysia faces CEDAW review, women refugees continue to struggle
Continued lack of a legal framework for refugees leaves undocumented women at risk of arrest when they seek medical help
Gaza war: What does victory look like for the US and Israel?
After more than seven months of war, analysts say Israel's aims may be to destroy Gaza and displace its population.
Italy schools, factories closed after quake ‘swarm’ near Naples
The area in southern Italy witnessed a 'seismic swarm' overnight in which some 150 quakes were recorded.
UNRWA says food distribution in Rafah suspended, citing insecurity
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees also cited a lack of supplies as Israel continues closure of border crossings.
Kenya’s President Ruto visits US as police deployment to Haiti takes shape
Kenyan officials say Haiti deployment is imminent as William Ruto to hold talks with US President Joe Biden this week.
UK infected blood scandal victims to receive final compensation this year
Minister reveals compensation plan after report found civil servants and doctors exposed patients to unacceptable risks.
Who is Ali Bagheri Kani, Iran’s acting foreign minister?
The caretaker foreign minister's name has been heavily involved in Iran's nuclear programme negotiations over the years.
Israeli minister orders return of equipment seized from AP news agency
Associated Press news agency welcomes decision, raises concerns about government's use of the foreign broadcaster law.
Trump will not testify in New York hush-money trial as defence rests
Weeks of witness testimony have ended, with closing statements scheduled for next week before jury deliberates.
Spain says recall of Argentina ambassador ‘permanent’ as spat intensifies
Argentina's far-right President Milei says decision to recall envoy 'absurd' and calls Spanish PM Sanchez 'arrogant'.
Why Zuma being barred from South Africa election won’t derail his support
Constitutional Court said ex-president is 'not eligible' to run for parliament over 2021 contempt of court conviction.
Who are the experts backing ICC warrants against Israel, Hamas leaders?
Amal Clooney was on the panel advising the ICC prosecutor who applied for arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas leaders.
US blacklists ex-Bangladesh general named in Al Jazeera investigation
Former army chief Aziz Ahmed, subject of All the Prime Minister's Men, was involved in 'significant corruption'.
France begins first war crimes trial of Syrian officials
Three officials are being tried in absentia over the deaths of two French Syrian men arrested in Damascus in 2013.