Protesters demand US ends support for Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon
Activists demand an arms embargo against Israel as it switches focus of its firepower from Gaza to Lebanon.
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Not just AfD: What’s the BSW, Germany’s rising populist left party?
The party founded in January espouses anti-NATO, anti-immigrant populist rhetoric while promoting left-wing economics.
Indian Kashmir votes in regional polls with return of autonomy at forefront
Contest pits parties seeking to restore region's special status against India's main governing party BJP.
Israel slammed for sending 88 unidentifiable bodies of Palestinians to Gaza
Gaza authorities refuse to accept 'inhumane' shipment of bodies, saying Israel must provide data about their identities.
Why boarding schools for toddlers are gaining popularity in Lesotho
As many parents migrate for job opportunities, children are left with relatives, nannies, and more recently at schools.
Long-range missiles to hit Russia: Where does NATO stand on Ukraine demand?
Zelenskyy hopes to hit assets inside Russia to get the upper hand in negotiations but has not succeeded yet.
Lebanon’s Hezbollah fires missile at Mossad HQ near Israel’s Tel Aviv
Israel's army says projectile it brought down was first fired from Lebanon to reach central Israel.
Trump briefed on alleged assassination threats from Iran
Intelligence officials warn Republican presidential hopeful of 'real and specific threats from Iran', his campaign says.
‘Only the beginning’: Sri Lankans hope for deep changes under new president
Anura Kumara Dissanayake's call for unity amid ethnic divisions and pro-people economic reforms resonate on the island.
Zelenskyy tells UN that Russia must be ‘forced into peace’
Ukrainian president stresses Russia, which invaded in February 2022, has been the 'sole aggressor' of the war.
Trump calls for taking other nations’ companies but lays out few specifics
Trump said he would cut corporate taxes for companies that produced goods in the US but didn't offer details.
‘Strategic partnership’: US admits Qatar to visa waiver programme
Move means Qatari citizens will be allowed to travel visa-free to the US for up to 90 days, and vice versa.
‘Disastrous failure’: How Biden emboldened Israel to attack Lebanon
US failure to end Gaza war and prevent escalation in Lebanon is leading the region to all-out war, analysts say.
Maldives leader says Israel must be held to account for ‘genocide’ in Gaza
Mohamed Muizzu also tells the UNGA that Israel is targeting journalists to cover up its 'crimes' in Gaza and Lebanon.
Three killed in Ukraine’s Kharkiv as Russia bombs an apartment block
Attack launched as world leaders, including Ukraine’s Zelenskyy, gather in New York for the UN General Assembly.
Tension in Bolivia as Morales issues 24-hour ultimatum to Arce government
Ex-President Evo Morales leads protest march against the government of his one-time ally Luis Arce, demanding changes.
Turkey’s President Erdogan says UN and Western values are ‘dying’ in Gaza
The Turkish president called on the UN General Assembly to take coercive measures against Israel.
Deadly Israeli attack on residential area in Beirut leaves carnage
Israeli military says it targeted a top Hezbollah commander in an attack that killed and injured multiple people.
UK’s Starmer calls for ‘de-escalation’ between Israel and Hezbollah
PM’s speech interrupted by Gaza protester, prompting leader to respond that party has changed since 2019 conference.
Japan to Alaska: What’s behind Russia-China joint military drills?
Russia and China have ramped up joint drills since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine.