Pentagon reveals senior official reported symptoms of ‘Havana Syndrome’
The announcement comes after a news report raises questions about Russian involvement in 'anomalous health incidents'.
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Egypt’s Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to be sworn in as president for third term
El-Sisi's new term of six years is supposed to be his last, according to the constitution.
US doubles down on its defence of arming Israel despite Gaza atrocities
Biden administration says 'too many civilians' killed in Gaza but reasserts commitment to supporting Israel in war.
DR Congo president names Judith Suminwa Tuluka as first woman PM
Suminwa says she will work for peace and the development of the country, after being appointed by President Tshisekedi.
In Washington, DC: Celebrating Ramadan, protesting Israel’s siege of Gaza
US protesters say iftar at long-haul demonstration is a chance to connect, show depths of outrage over Gaza war.
Who is Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu who won big in Turkey local elections?
Opposition party CHP deals surprise blows to Erdogan as hopes raised for Imamoglu presidency in 2028.
Several killed in Israeli strike on Iranian consulate in Damascus
Commander Mohammad Reza Zahedi and his deputy Mohammad Hadi Hajriahimi among seven killed, IRGC says.
Russian court extends detention of journalist Alsu Kurmasheva until June
Russian American is accused of failing to register as a ‘foreign agent’ and spreading ‘false information’.
‘We Jews are just arrested; Palestinians are beaten’: Protesters in Germany
In Germany, phrases including ‘from the river to the sea’ are banned and police are arresting people for using them.
Why are so many young Americans suffering from mental distress?
Cost of living, university fees and gun crime are have all contributed to rise in depression since COVID-19 pandemic.
As those fleeing al-Shifa get to south Gaza, they recount Israeli torture
Two people, one who was in the besieged hospital and one who lived nearby, tell of their ordeal to escape.
Netanyahu revives push to shut down Al Jazeera in Israel
Israeli PM called for Knesset to pass legislation to allow him to 'immediately' close the outlet.
Russia calls off search for trapped gold miners
Rescuers say it's too dangerous to try to reach 13 miners buried underground in far eastern Amur region.
Pakistan court suspends Imran Khan’s prison sentence in state gifts case
Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were each handed a 14-year sentence in the case in January.
Israel’s destruction of Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital
The Israeli military has withdrawn from Gaza’s main hospital, leaving behind scenes of devastation.
‘No life here’: Israel’s army withdraws from Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital
Scenes of devastation reported after Israeli military ends two-week operation.
The UK’s new minimum wage ‘badly needed’ but many calling for more
UK's new legal minimum wage gets a 9.8 percent rise, the highest boost since 2001. But with inflation, it's not enough.
Are Sudan’s civil society activists being targeted by both warring sides?
Sudan's warring parties are using food as a weapon and targeting local activists for feeding their communities.
Key India opposition leader sent to jail until April 15 in corruption case
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's custody extended less than three weeks before country votes in seven-phase polls.
Iran’s persecution of Baha’is branded ‘crime against humanity’
Human Rights Watch says minority group faces 'spectrum of abuses', including arbitrary arrest and property confiscation.