Judges vs spies: Pakistan’s jurists accuse intel agency ISI of intimidation
Six judges write open letter accusing agency of intimidating and coercing them over 'politically consequential' cases.
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Hezbollah launches rocket barrage after Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill 7
Israeli assault hit health centre in southern Lebanon; Hezbollah attacks have killed one man in Israeli border town.
North Africa bears the brunt of Europe’s externalisation policies: Analysts
Desperate people are still seeking safety in Europe via North Africa in spite of the systems being set up to stop them.
India rejects remarks by US, Germany on opposition leader Kejriwal’s arrest
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest a month before national election comes under increasing global scrutiny.
Thai parliament passes same-sex marriage bill
Pending final approval, bill will cement Thai credentials among Asia's most liberal societies on LGBTQ issues.
Rohingya in India accuse Modi of double standards on citizenship law
As New Delhi claims to help persecuted minorities in South Asia, mainly Muslim refugees from Myanmar face deportation.
Donald Trump’s social media company soars in Wall Street debut
Trump Media & Technology Group closes 16 percent higher, giving the company a market capitalisation of nearly $8bn.
Anies Baswedan challenges Indonesia presidential election, calls for rerun
Anies lost to former General Prabowo Subianto who secured 60 percent of the vote in February's poll.
Malaysia’s airport fee hikes leave bad taste in travellers’ mouths
The Malaysian Aviation Commission says increases needed to support the aviation sector’s post-pandemic recovery.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 762
As the war enters its 762nd day, these are the main developments.
China’s Xi to meet foreign business leaders amid jitters over economy
Apple CEO Tim Cook among executives expected to attend meeting, according to Wall Street Journal report.
‘Backs to the wall’: Myanmar military prepares to mark Armed Forces Day
As troops parade in Naypyidaw, questions are being asked about a military under pressure from anticoup forces.
Long-shot candidate Robert F Kennedy announces vice president pick
The US independent candidate introduced lawyer Nicole Shanahan as his running mate at a rally in Oakland, California.
Visa, Mastercard reach $30bn settlement over credit card fees
Merchants have long accused the payment networks of charging inflated 'swipe fees' when shoppers use their cards.
Israel claims senior Hamas commander Marwan Issa killed in Gaza strike
No immediate comment from Hamas after Israeli military spokesman says Issa was killed in a strike 'two weeks ago'.
WHO worker and Iranian adviser among several killed in Syria air strikes
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus 'heartbroken' by killing of engineer Emad Shehab.
Pentagon chief says civilian death toll in Gaza ‘far too high’
Lloyd Austin tells Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant that humanitarian aid reaching Palestinian enclave 'far too low'.
Photos: Baltimore Key Bridge collapses as cargo ship ploughs into pylon
Rescuers say they are still looking for at least seven people, having pulled two people from the water.
UK ruling on Julian Assange ‘killing him slowly’, say free speech advocates
London's High Court ruled that Assange can appeal against extradition if the US fails to provide certain assurances.
Baltimore Key Bridge collapse: All we know about the ship crash and victims
Francis Scott Key Bridge collapses after a container ship smashes into the four-lane span, plunging cars into the river.