US warns of ‘disaster’ amid oil slick in Red Sea from ship hit by Houthis
US military says Iran-aligned group is being reckless with attacks on shipping in the Red Sea off Yemen's shores.
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What’s at stake for Nikki Haley in the South Carolina primary?
A loss to Donald Trump in the eastern US state for its former governor could prove fatal to her presidential campaign.
Bitter but resilient: Ukraine fights on, two years into Russia’s war
Short of ammunition though not determination, Ukraine faces an uncertain future. What is clear is that it won't give up.
Western leaders visit Ukraine to show solidarity as war enters third year
Visit comes as Kyiv is on the defensive amid flagging Western aid and Russian territorial gains.
US says new Israeli settlements ‘inconsistent’ with international law
The US and its allies have historically done little to pressure Israel to halt or roll back settlement expansion.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 731
These are the main developments on the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Iran unveils plan for tighter internet rules to promote local platforms
From 'shells' of foreign apps to a focus on local versions, the directive has clues for the future of internet in Iran.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 141
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees says it can no longer provide services in northern Gaza.
At least 15 killed in fire at apartment block in China’s Nanjing
Residential building fire is the latest in a series of blazes that have killed dozens across China.
How Israel’s war on Gaza is bleeding Egypt’s economy
As tourism, gas exports and Suez Canal revenues suffer, the Rafah crisis could make things worse, experts say.
Former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz found guilty of perjury
Kurz receives eight month suspended sentence after being found guilty of lying to a parliamentary inquiry.
Palestinian Authority says Israeli post-war Gaza plan ‘destined to fail’
Israeli plan envisions indefinite Israeli control over Gaza, and no 'unilateral recognition' of Palestine.
Five drown as migrant boat capsizes during rescue operation off Malta
Eight other people were injured and 21 were rescued by Malta's armed forces.
Qatar condemns ‘double standards’ at ICJ hearing on Israeli occupation
Qatar says international law must apply to all countries on day five of the hearing at the World Court.
Two years after Putin ordered a war on Ukraine, what’s changed in Russia?
Fears have risen on the border near Ukraine, but life is normal for most as Putin prepares for a predictable election.
Mexico’s teachers seek relief from pandemic-era spike in school robberies
During the COVID-19 pandemic, crime struck nearly 50 percent of schools. Teachers say the problem continues to this day.
Hungary, Sweden sign fighter jet deal before NATO membership vote
Hungary, the last NATO country to approve Sweden's membership bid, will hold a parliamentary vote on Monday.
Odysseus completes first US moon landing in 50 years: How did it unfold?
Technical issues forced it to take an extra lap around the moon, but the craft carrying NASA cargo has landed safely.
German lawyers sue Scholz, alleging complicity in Gaza ‘genocide’
Lawyers representing Palestinians file case against top politicians as Germany sides with Israel.
US sanctions 500 Russia-linked targets ahead of Ukraine war anniversary
US reiterates support for Ukraine with largest package of economic restrictions as Republicans block military aid.