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.
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‘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.
Two brothers shot by Israeli forces in Khan Younis, white flag ignored
The Barbakh family followed Israeli army orders to evacuate, only to have two of their sons die in a hail of bullets.
Iran denies involvement in drone attack that killed 3 US soldiers in Jordan
Tehran says it has 'no connection' to attack on logistics support base near Jordan-Syria border.
UK says it thwarted Houthis’ drone attack in the Red Sea
UK says Houthis attacked British military vessel in the Red Sea resulting in no damage and no injuries.
Three US service members killed in Jordan drone attack, Biden says
The US military says three killed, at least 25 others injured in the attack on US forces in northeastern Jordan.
Finns head to the polls to pick new president
The Nordic country's new president will lead Finland as a NATO member amid tensions with Russia.
Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso announce withdrawal from ECOWAS
The three nations, led by military governments, accused the regional bloc of becoming a threat to member states.
Ukraine says it uncovers $40m arms corruption scheme
The Security Service of Ukraine says five charged over plot to embezzle funds earmarked to buy 100,000 mortar shells.
Climate activists throw soup at the Mona Lisa in Paris amid farm protests
In a video posted on social media, two women are seen throwing soup at the glass protecting Leonardo da Vinci's piece.
Thousands rally across Israel calling for Netanyahu’s resignation
Scuffles broke out between Israeli protesters and the police in Tel Aviv as Israel's war on Gaza continues.
Which countries have cut funding to UNRWA, and why?
The UN urges continued funding to UNRWA's 'lifesaving' aid to Gaza, after some Western countries cut aid to the agency.
Iran launches three satellites amid rising tensions with Western powers
Satellites will be used to test communication and geopositioning tech, and efficacy of delivering cargoes, Iran said.
UNRWA fund cuts by the West ‘collective punishment’ against Palestinians
The UN chief joins head of UNRWA calling on Western donor countries for 'continuity' in Gaza agency operations.