Blaze at Bangladesh refugee camp leaves thousands of Rohingya homeless
Hundreds of shelters at the refugee camp in southeastern Bangladesh were gutted with arson suspected.
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Israel signals bombardment of northern Gaza set to end
The Israeli military has 'dismantled' Hamas in the north, but suggests the onslaught will continue in the rest of Gaza.
Bhutan holds general election as economic crisis hits ‘national happiness’
Both parties in fray committed to constitutionally enshrined philosophy of government measuring success by 'happiness'.
Can Pakistan’s Indus River dolphins be saved?
Once believed to be extinct, the ancient mammal has started to make a comeback, but the risks remain grave.
China sanctions five US arms manufacturers over Taiwan weapons sales
The move follows US approval of $300m in military aid for the self-ruled island, which holds elections in a week.
US defence chief promises transparency amid secrecy around hospital stay
Lloyd Austin went to hospital for elective surgery on January 1 but the White House was not notified.
Woman in her 90s pulled alive from rubble of Japan earthquake
The 7.6 quake struck on New Year's Day, causing extensive damage to communities on the Noto Peninsula.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 683
As the war enters its 683rd day, these are the main developments.
Thousands protest in Israel demanding captive release, government to resign
Protesters angry at the government rallied in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem calling for return of captives held in Gaza.
FBI arrests three people linked to January 6, 2021, insurrection
The three Florida residents allegedly attacked officers during an assault on the United States Capitol.
Pro-Palestine protesters block bridge outside UK parliament
Demonstrators gathered on the streets of central London, demanding an immediate ceasefire in Israel's war on Gaza.
Ukraine says Russian missile attack kills 11 in eastern town
Eight people were wounded after Russian forces hit the town of Pokrovsk with S-300 missiles, regional governor said.
India’s Aditya-L1 sun mission reaches solar orbit
Launched in September, the solar observation mission will undertake a comprehensive study of the sun.
US diplomat Blinken meets Turkey’s Erdogan, kicking off Gaza diplomacy tour
The US secretary of state will also travel to Israel and the occupied West Bank, as the war in Gaza rages on.
Bangladesh to vote in general elections boycotted by opposition
Women make up almost half of nearly 120 million eligible voters, as PM Hasina is set to win a fourth straight term.
Bangladesh polling booths set ablaze, opposition starts election strike
Police say unidentified arsonists have set fire to at least five primary schools, including four polling stations.
Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel in ‘response’ to Hamas leader’s killing
Lebanese group says it targeted Meron air base following the killing of Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri in Beirut.
Why is Somalia so angry about Ethiopia’s new Red Sea port deal?
Ethiopia's economy has struggled with no sea access, and an agreement to use a Somaliland port has upset its neighbour.
Will the Houthi Red Sea attacks destabilise Yemen’s fragile peace?
The strikes have helped the Yemeni group gain recruits - and a domestic buildup of might could strain ceasefire attempts
Alaska Airlines grounds Boeing 737 Max 9 fleet after midair window blowout
All 174 passengers and six crew are safe after incident shortly after takeoff from Portland forced emergency landing.