Ahead of congressional hearing, US worried over Pakistan ‘electoral abuse’
Donald Lu, a senior State Department official, made the comments in written testimony.
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‘Rendered invisible’: A wave of anti-Arab violence tests US hate crime laws
More awareness, data and law enforcement commitment needed to combat surge in hate, experts say.
Gaza ceasefire talks: What are Israel and Hamas saying?
While Hamas is pushing for permanent ceasefire, Israel still plans to invade Rafah amid mounting international pressure.
Russia warns US against using SpaceX for spying
Russia says plans by US intelligence to use SpaceX to build spy satellites causes risks for space security.
French regulator hits Google with $272m fine over media licensing deal
French Competition Authority says tech giant fails to respect commitments and negotiate in 'good faith' with publishers.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 166
The WHO says increasing numbers of Gaza children are on the 'brink of death' from acute hunger as UK sends more aid.
Record number of people executed for drug offences in 2023
In its annual report, Harm Reduction International says at least 467 drug-related executions took place last year.
Papua New Guinea floods, landslides leave at least 23 dead
Mountain and coastal provinces were flooded, with one coastal village considering relocating due to rising sea levels.
North Korea claims progress in development of hypersonic missile
The country is stepping up its development of more technologically-advanced weaponry capable of striking further afield.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 755
As the war enters its 755th day, these are the main developments.
‘Horrific’: US Supreme court allows Texas to detain, deport migrants
Top court allows 'one of the most extreme anti-immigration laws' to take effect, despite continued legal challenges.
Pro-Israel online influencing operation has been targeting UNRWA: Report
A new report says a network of fake accounts across multiple platforms has been promoting Israeli attacks on UN agency.
Far-right Austrian nationalist Martin Sellner banned from entering Germany
Sellner is known for his talk about 'remigration' at a recent meeting of nationalist populists in Europe.
Trump adviser Peter Navarro starts prison term for contempt of US Congress
Navarro is the first senior Trump official to be imprisoned for acts related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
UN ‘alarmed’ by reports of civilian casualties in Myanmar air attacks
Continuing air raids in the restive country's Rakhine state are reported to have killed dozens.
Haiti’s gangs unleash new attacks on upscale Port-au-Prince
Armed gangs attacked two upscale neighborhoods in the capital in a rampage that left at least a dozen people dead.
The Gambia votes to reverse landmark ban on female genital mutilation
Rights groups say proposed rollback of 2015 law will overturn women’s rights across the region as a whole.
Harsh Mongolian winter leaves 4.7m animals dead; Red Cross issues appeal
Mongolian herders are experience extreme 'dzud' cold waves more often with little time to recover in between the UN says
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 165
Twenty Palestinians were killed in the early hours of Tuesday in Rafah, while UN warns Gaza heading towards famine.
Can India’s Rahul Gandhi defeat Narendra Modi with ‘unity marches’?
The opposition launches its 2024 election campaign amid hope among supporters and cynicism from critics.