Iraq blames US-led coalition for deadly drone strike in Baghdad
Senior commander of Iran-aligned Popular Mobilisation Forces group is among those killed.
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US to send top diplomats to Middle East as regional tensions spread
US Secretary of State Blinken due to visit as Israel’s war on Gaza widens to Lebanon.
The year of elections – Is 2024 democracy’s biggest test ever?
Starting with Bangladesh, at least 50 nations will vote this year. Here are 10 key elections to watch.
Russia and Ukraine target each other’s defence industry amid land stalemate
With little changing in the ground war and both governments unshaken, Kyiv and Moscow took aim at factories.
Myanmar military government pardons more than 9,000 prisoners
Annual amnesty marking Independence Day takes place during crisis in the north that poses threat to military rulers.
As opposition boycott tarnishes vote, young Bangladeshis seek new narrative
Signs of generational change as the country heads into another election on Sunday boycotted by main opposition party.
Iran holds day of mourning after twin blasts kill more than 80 people
Over 280 people were wounded in the attacks that took place at a memorial for slain Iranian general Qassem Soleimani.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 90
Israel's plan for Palestinian resettlement is condemned as the ICJ confirms public hearings. Here is the latest:
Israeli military strikes south Lebanon stoking fears of widening conflict
Attacks on Hezbollah military infrastructure follow the killing of Hamas leader in Beirut, which Israel has not claimed.
Bangladesh holding ‘sham’ election: Exiled opposition leader Tarique Rahman
Son of jailed two-time PM Khaleda Zia defends the BNP's boycott of Sunday's vote, saying it has 'predetermined' outcome.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 680
As the war enters is 680th day, these are the main developments.
Why temples are a top campaign stop in Taiwan’s election
Temples help politicians meet local voters, but there are concerns some may be too close to Beijing.
US led coalition warns Houthis of ‘consequences’ after Red Sea attacks
The Houthis have argued that their attacks on ship linked to Israel are an act of solidarity with Gaza.
‘Heinous’: World reacts to twin blasts that kill dozens in Iran
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, promised a 'harsh response' to attack in southeastern city of Kerman.
Hezbollah chief says group won’t ‘be silent’ after killing of Hamas leader
Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah offers condolences to Hamas after the killing of its deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri.
Russia, Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners in largest release of war
More than 470 prisoners of war return home on both sides after the swap deals stalled in the latter half of 2023.
‘Israeli warning’: Beirut bombing sparks anger, fear in Lebanon
On the streets of Beirut, there is anger over what people believe was an Israeli violation of their sovereignty.
Who were the Hamas officials killed in Beirut?
Along with leader Saleh al-Arouri, other significant members of Hamas died in Tuesday's blast.
General strikes across West Bank after assassination of Hamas’s al-Arouri
Seven men from Hamas cadres were assassinated on Tuesday night in south Beirut, the impact was felt across the region.
EU foreign policy chief says world must ‘impose’ solution to Gaza war
Josep Borrell warns that the killing of a Hamas leader in Lebanon could lead to an escalation of the Israel-Hamas war.