Chad shuts border with Sudan after cross-border incursion kills its troops
Chad says the border will remain closed until further notice, citing repeated violations by Sudan's warring sides.
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Gulf countries back Kuwait’s sovereignty after Iraq draws new boundaries
Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia and UAE express support for Kuwait after Iraq submits new maritime coordinates to UN.
‘You either fight or die’: Kenyans tricked into joining Russia-Ukraine war
More than 1,000 Kenyans and people from 36 African nations are fighting for Russia, many of them recruited fraudulently.
US military begins withdrawing from key base in northeastern Syria
Pullout comes after Syrian forces take control of northeast region from Kurdish-led SDF.
Iran says ready for talks but will defend itself against US aggression
Remarks from Ministry of Foreign Affairs come after Trump says he is considering an attack if nuclear deal not reached.
Human rights outmuscled by ‘rule of force’ globally, UN chief warns
Antonio Guterres highlights 'blatant violations of human rights, human dignity and international law' in Palestine.
Who are Mexico’s top cartel bosses killed or arrested in recent years?
From El Chapo to El Lazca, here's a list of drug lords who have been taken down.
Brazil does not want ‘a new Cold War’, says President Lula
Lula says he wants to tell US President Trump that Brazil wishes for all countries to be treated 'equally'.
Mexico announces killing of drug cartel kingpin ‘El Mencho’
Mexican leader Sheinbaum says government is responding to reported violence after operation against the cartel leader.
Syria moves out last residents of ISIL-linked desert camp
Official Fadi al-Qassem says all residents have left al-Hol camp, which long housed relatives of alleged ISIL members.
Netanyahu says Israel will forge regional alliance to rival ‘radical axes’
Israeli PM says his country is working to counter what he called 'radical Shia axis' and 'emerging radical Sunni axis'.
Greenland rejects Trump’s offer to send US hospital ship to Arctic island
US President Donald Trump says a 'great hospital boat' is going to Greenland as he mocks its healthcare system.
Oman confirms US-Iran talks will take place in Geneva on Thursday
Iran is negotiating 'only nuclear' at present, its foreign minister says, and is confident a deal can be reached.
Yoga classes aim to bring moments of peace to Gaza’s traumatised children
Recreational activities combined with yoga in Gaza help children recover a sense of normalcy despite war, teacher says.
Iranian students rally as universities reopen after nationwide protests
Many students remain incarcerated after being taken by security forces during and after the bloody protests in January.
US envoy Huckabee tries to deny saying he would support Israel expansionism
Rights advocate warns that failure to sack Huckabee 'will be read by the world as an endorsement of his views' by Trump.
Sudan condemns RSF chief’s visit to Uganda as minimising ‘human values’
Uganda Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Mohamed Dagalo's meeting with President Yoweri Museveni focused on ending war.
Man killed after entering perimeter of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort
The incident in Florida took place on Sunday when US President Donald Trump was in Washington, DC.
France to summon US ambassador over comments on far-right activist’s death
Top French diplomat says his government rejects any attempt to use Quentin Deranque's death 'for political purposes'.
Iran-US tensions: What would blocking Strait of Hormuz mean for oil, LNG?
More than $500bn in oil and gas flows through waterway annually, leaving the global economy exposed to disruptions.