Shipping industry groups call for action after Houthis sink second vessel
Organisations decry the 'unacceptable situation' of assaults by Yemeni group against vessels in the Red Sea.
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Biden’s new immigration plan: How will it work?
Ahead of the 2024 election, Biden gives some undocumented migrants a pathway to US citizenship.
In a smuggler paradise on Tunisia-Libya border, closure wrecks livelihoods
The people of Ben Guerdane survived off the Ras Jadir border crossing. Its closure hurt them, badly.
‘New era’: Ramaphosa sworn in as South Africa’s president for second term
ANC leader now set to appoint cabinet featuring his weakened party and coalition partners in unity government.
New Caledonia police arrest pro-independence leader over deadly protests
Christian Tein is accused of instigating riots against French rule last month that killed nine people.
Israel’s actions in Gaza ‘intentional attack on civilians’: UN inquiry
New report says Israeli military and Palestinian groups committed war crimes and rights abuses since October 7.
Why is Russia’s Putin visiting Vietnam after North Korea?
Vietnam is a rising nation the West wants closer ties with. The visit is a signal from Russia: Putin isn't isolated.
Israel ready for ‘all-out war’ in Lebanon
The Israeli military says it has approved operational plans for an offensive against Hezbollah.
China fears spark Indian race for cobalt in contested ocean waters
India has sought rights to explore an underwater cobalt-rich mountain. But Sri Lanka also has eyes on the region.
Greek-owned Tutor believed to have sunk a week after Houthi missile attack
The crew abandoned the coal carrier after it was struck by Houthi missiles, which started a fire, on June 12.
Russia’s Vladimir Putin visits North Korea for first time since 2000
Russian and North Korean leaders aim to deepen ties as both countries face isolation.
‘Our house was shaking’: Chad ammunition depot fire triggers explosions
President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno says there have been deaths and injuries but does not specify the number.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 845
As the war enters its 845th day, these are the main developments.
Kim vows ‘full support’ for Russia in Ukraine as Putin visits Pyongyang
Russian president tells Kim Jong Un he appreciates North Korean support over Ukraine as two countries deepen ties.
China accused of erasing religion, culture from Uighur village names
Rights groups' analysis of official data shows some 630 villages in Xinjiang had their names changed in this way.
Netanyahu slams US for ‘withholding’ weapons to Israel
Israeli PM says the US promised to work to remove restrictions, but Washington says bomb shipment still under review.
Biden unveils plan allowing hundreds of thousands to gain US citizenship
Advocates say US president's effort to regularise some undocumented immigrants will help keep families together.
Orban says Hungary ‘ready’ to back Dutch PM Rutte’s NATO chief bid
Move comes after Rutte offered assurances he wouldn't force Hungary to partake in NATO plans to provide support to Kyiv.
Kenya scraps some tax hike proposals as protesters rally in Nairobi
Civil society groups say 210 people were arrested, including protesters, journalists and observers from rights groups.
Austrian group finalises 25-million-euro giveaway of heiress’s money
A total of 77 organisations will receive funds from Austrian-German heiress Marlene Engelhorn's inheritence.