ASEAN urges ‘Myanmar-owned and led solution’ to crisis triggered by coup
Laos, which is chairing group this year, stresses need for engagement as thousands killed in three years of violence.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 706
As the war enters its 706th day, these are the main developments.
In Myanmar’s Kayah, medics treat war wounded in hidden hospitals
Three years since the military seized power, plunging Myanmar into crisis, thousands have been killed and injured.
Qatar PM says ‘good progress’ in Gaza truce, captives negotiations
Doha says intelligence officials from Egypt, Israel and the US working to secure Gaza truce and release of captives.
Israeli intelligence accuses UNRWA staff of kidnap, seizing body
Israeli intelligence dossier alleges that a dozen UN agency employees were involved in the October 7 attack on Israel.
US, Britain announce sanctions on network that targeted critics of Iran
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said the network poses an 'unacceptable threat to the UK’s security'.
South Africa’s ANC suspends former President Jacob Zuma
The suspension of the former South African President comes ahead of the country's general elections.
X blocks Taylor Swift searches: What to know about the viral AI deepfakes
The images of Swift were seen by millions before being removed by platforms such as X and Meta.
French farmers block major motorways around Paris as dispute escalates
Protesters are demanding better pay and fewer environmental regulations, which they say are impacting their livelihoods.
Ukraine funding, Orban’s opposition set to dominate crucial EU summit
Resistance to further aid for Kyiv is growing ahead of meeting that comes almost two years into Russia's war in Ukraine.
Russia and Ukraine bicker over tiny front-line village
The dispute illustrates how bogged down the front line has become in the conflict.
Two vessels freed following Somali pirate hijackings
The rise in pirate activity off Somalia suggests the impact of Gaza war continues to spread across the region.
What is Tower 22, the Jordan-based US outpost targeted in a drone strike?
An Iran-linked group in Iraq claims attack on Tower 22, raising fears of Israel's war on Gaza spilling over into region.
‘Kharkiv is their priority’: Deadly Russian attacks hit Ukraine’s northeast
Ukrainians mourn, rebuild, and rebrand a street named after Pushkin as Russian forces intensify their bombing campaign.
Dozens killed as violence flares in region disputed by Sudan, South Sudan
It was the deadliest incident in a spate of attacks since 2021 in the oil-rich Abyei border region.
Bullfighting resumes in Mexico City
Animal rights activists protest as bullfighting makes a comeback in the Plaza Mexico arena.
Israeli ministers join gathering calling for resettlement of Gaza
The far-right conference urged the government to set up new Jewish settlements in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
Iranian FM in Pakistan to mend ties following mutual air strikes
Tehran and Islamabad have moved to de-escalate amid high concern that the Gaza war could spill out across region.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 115
Iran denies involvement in drone attack that killed US troops and Israel continues to hamper delivery of aid to Gaza.
Iran executes four convicted of Israeli bomb plot
The defendants were accused of plotting a bomb attack on a factory making military equipment.