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Japan protests alleged sex assault cases involving US military in Okinawa
Recent attacks occurred within months of each other, stoking local anger over the continued US military presence.
‘No dialogue’: Pakistan says open to attacks on Afghan-based armed groups
The comments come amid heightened tensions between the neighbours and a new Pakistani military offensive.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 854
As the war enters its 854th day, these are the main developments.
World’s largest maritime drills begin in an increasingly tense Asia Pacific
The Rim of the Pacific exercises involve more than 25,000 personnel from 29 countries and will continue until August.
US charges 193 people in $2.7bn healthcare fraud crackdown
DOJ charged doctors and nurses of various scams including one targeting dying patients in Arizona.
France’s far-right leader Le Pen questions Macron’s role as army chief
Marine Le Pen said it is the PM, not the president, who 'pulls the strings' when it comes to military decision making.
US investigators sanction Boeing for sharing information on mid-air blowout
Boeing had 'blatantly violated' federal rules by providing 'non-public investigative information', investigators said.
Palestinians flee as Israeli forces renew Gaza City assault
Several killed as Israel storms Shujayea in eastern Gaza City, according to the Gaza <span>civil defence</span> and a doctor.
Kenya protesters call for President Ruto’s removal after tax bill dropped
Protests continue across Kenya despite the government's dramatic U-turn on legislation that would have raised taxes.
Why are two Boeing astronauts stuck in space?
A series of problems with new Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft has delayed return to Earth.
US Supreme Court rejects opioid settlement that shields Sackler family
Decision reverses lower-court ruling that upheld plan to give Purdue Pharma's owners immunity in exchange for settling.
Biden and Trump nixed the debate commission. What does it mean for voters?
Experts say the US presidential candidates ‘cut their own deals’ with networks, giving their campaigns greater control.
Bolivia foils military coup attempt: All you need to know
President Luis Arce asserts authority as army General Juan Jose Zuniga, who was behind the coup d'etat bid, is arrested.
China’s Communist Party expels ex-defence ministers over corruption charges
Purge targets Li Shangfu and Wei Fenghe, the expulsions coinciding with heightened tensions with US over Taiwan.
Iran presidency still up for grabs as conservatives negotiate pre-election
Candidates can technically announce their withdrawal until the time of the election on Friday morning.
Over 750,000 people in Sudan at risk of starvation: Global hunger monitor
United Nations' hunger monitoring system says famine is a risk in 14 areas of Sudan if the conflict escalates.
Israel warns can send Lebanon ‘back to Stone Age’ as UN seeks de-escalation
Gallant says Israel can inflict ‘massive damage’ as UN humanitarian chief says war would be ‘potentially apocalyptic’.
Mapping 7,400 cross-border attacks between Israel and Lebanon
Hezbollah has warned of a ripple effect across the Mediterranean Sea if Israel widens its conflict against Lebanon.
Palestinians in Lebanon ready to fight if Israel starts war with Hezbollah
Palestinians in Lebanon believe they will be targeted if Israel intensifies its conflict with Hezbollah.