Myanmar’s military chief named acting president
The current acting president, Myint Swe, has taken medical leave and transferred his duties to Min Aung Hlaing.
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Can Palestinians expect changes after ICJ ruling on Israel’s occupation?
The ICJ's ruling that the occupation of Palestinian territory is unlawful is a sign of increasing Israeli isolation.
UK planned to spend 10bn pounds on Rwanda deportation scheme: Home minister
The recently scrapped asylum scheme intended to send people who arrived in Britain without permission to Rwanda.
Moscow jails Russian-America journalist Alsu Kurmasheva for over six years
Journalist is accused of not registering as 'foreign agent' and for spreading 'false information' about Russian army.
India court rules against dividing eateries by religion in BJP-ruled states
Top court suspends order asking restaurants and roadside carts to show owners' names in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
US Secret Service director admits Trump shooting an ‘operational failure’
Kimberly Cheatle says the incident is 'the most significant operational failure at the Secret Service in decades'.
Marcos says Philippines ‘cannot yield’ in South China Sea dispute
Philippine president makes remarks as Beijing and Manila agree on a deal to defuse tensions at the Second Thomas Shoal.
Israel’s Netanyahu goes to the US: All to know about the visit
Israel's PM will arrive in Washington on Monday, amid increasing protests over his handling of the Gaza war.
Gunman kills his mother, five others at Croatia care home
War veteran enters nursing home in Daruvar, killing six in a rare instance of gun violence in the Balkan country.
How Kamala Harris views the world: From Gaza and Russia to China and India
US candidate Harris is expected to remain consistent with Biden's policies on China, Ukraine and Gaza for the most part.
Israeli military confirms two more captives dead in Gaza
The two were killed months ago, possibly as a result of Israeli military attacks on Khan Younis.
UAE hands 57 Bangladeshis long-term jail terms for protests
Three Bangladeshis sentenced to life, 53 jailed for 10 years for protesting against their government, state media say.
Pakistan police raid ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party HQ
Officials from PTI, which the government says it wants to disband, are reported to have been detained.
Bangladesh calm after top court scraps job quotas
Students have suspended their protests that saw authorities react with a deadly crackdown.
Palestinians forced to flee after latest Israeli onslaught in Khan Younis
Israeli military bombardment killed at least 39 people in Gaza as it orders people to leave Khan Younis.
Bangladesh protesters issue demands amid shaky calm
Demonstrators insist they won't be placated by change in the job quota system; want curfew lifted, detainees released.
Security forces lock down Ugandan opposition’s HQ ahead of protest
President warns opposition is 'playing with fire' by taking to the streets.
US election: After Biden, who has endorsed Kamala Harris – and who hasn’t?
Many Democrats rallied behind Biden's decision, but some prominent voices have refrained from endorsing Harris.
World leaders react to Biden dropping out of US election race
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Israeli President Isaac Herzog among those paying tribute to US president.
Full text: Biden’s letter announcing withdrawal from presidential race
'It is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down,' the US president writes.