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Myanmar regime labels key ethnic armed groups ‘terrorist’ organisations
The designation bans anyone from joining or having contact with the MNDAA, TNLA and the Arakan Army.
US charges Hamas leaders over October 7, raises questions of Gaza mediation
Six defendants, three of whom have been killed in Israeli attacks, named in US case against Hamas officials.
Dozens killed in Boko Haram attack on village in northeastern Nigeria
Fighters from the hardline group attacked Mafa village on Sunday burning down shops and houses.
US woman indicted for attempt to drown 3-year-old Palestinian-American girl
Elizabeth Wolf, 42, has been charged with attempted capital murder for attack on 3-year-old in swimming pool in Texas.
Major political shake-up starts in Ukraine; arms chief, ministers quit
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signalled last week that he would reshuffle his cabinet at a critical time in the war.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 922
As the war enters its 922nd day, these are the main developments.
Former aide to New York governor charged as ‘agent’ of Chinese government
Linda Sun and husband are accused of having 'laundered millions of dollars' on behalf of China, receiving kickbacks.
International leaders condemn arrest order for Venezuelan opposition leader
A top adviser to Brazil's president says there is 'authoritarian escalation' in Venezuela following the arrest warrant.
Israeli attacks in Gaza kill 35 people as polio vaccinations continue
WHO says it surpasses its polio vaccination targets in first days of campaign to immunise more than 640,000 children.
At least 12 people killed after boat capsizes in English Channel
Dozens of people rescued and 12 others admitted to hospital after boat travelling from France to Britain capsizes.
Lebanon’s former central bank chief Riad Salameh arrested
Arrest comes after top prosecutor interrogated Salameh over several financial matters, judiciary officials say.
Timeline: Israel’s deadly seven-day raid in occupied West Bank’s Jenin
Jenin is once again the target of a major Israeli assault, leaving a trail of death and destruction.
UAE pardons 57 Bangladeshis jailed for anti-Hasina protests
The Bangladeshi nationals were sentenced to long prison terms for protesting against the unrest in their home country.
Will India-Pakistan rivalry hurt Russia-China led SCO grouping?
Pakistan has invited Indian PM Narendra Modi to the upcoming SCO summit in Islamabad. Modi is unlikely to attend.
Starvation crisis of ‘historic proportions’ in Sudan, aid groups warn
International community is failing to address 'the immense hunger' amid Sudan's civil war, humanitarian agencies say.
Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei hospitalised after being set on fire
Rebecca Cheptegie, who ran in last month's Olympic marathon, has burns covering 75 percent of her body.
‘Tragic childhood’: Gaza children vaccinated against polio, war continues
Some families question the push for vaccines amid eroded trust in the international community's help.
Former Volkswagen boss faces trial for ‘Dieselgate’ role
Martin Winterkorn in court nine years after German auto giant admitted rigging emissions tests.
Corruption pushing African youth to emigrate: Poll
North America is their top destination, followed by the UK, France, Germany and Spain in Western Europe.