Myanmar jails photojournalist for 20 years on first day of closed trial
Sai Zaw Thaike was arrested in the western state of Rakhine while covering the aftermath of Cyclone Mocha.
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Japan launches rocket carrying ‘Moon Sniper’ lunar lander
Successful launch comes after India became the fourth country to land on the moon with its Chandrayaan-3 mission.
Russia blasts ‘inhumanity’ of US sending depleted uranium shells to Ukraine
Provision of controversial depleted uranium ammunition for US tanks is part of new $1bn assistance package to Kyiv.
Ozempic, weight-loss ‘wonder drug’, under scrutiny amid suicide risk claims
Ozempic has not shown increased risk of suicidal ideation in trials, but some users say it harmed their mental health.
Claudia Sheinbaum named Mexico ruling party’s 2024 presidential candidate
The AMLO ally and former mayor of Mexico City will be in a strong position going into the June 2 election.
US judge orders Texas to remove controversial border buoys from Rio Grande
The ruling is a win for the Biden administration, which sued the state over floating barriers criticised by Mexico.
Biden administration cancels oil and gas leases in Arctic wildlife refuge
The move comes as the Biden administration seeks to expand protections against oil and gas development on public lands.
Western officials visit UAE in efforts to halt exports to Russia: Report
The Wall Street Journal initially reported plans to jointly press the UAE to halt shipments of goods to Russia.
Blinken hails Ukraine counteroffensive as US announces $1bn in new aid
The new US aid would include HIMARS missile systems, Javelin weapons, Abrams tanks as well as humanitarian assistance.
Greek ferry captain, three seamen charged over death of tardy passenger
The incident, captured on a video shared on social media, sparked anger across the maritime country.
At least 32 civilians killed in Sudan army strikes: Activists
Head of Sudan's army officially dissolves Rapid Support Forces, who he has been fighting since April.
California state legislature passes bill banning caste-based discrimination
Dalit rights groups hail the vote as a landmark victory in their bid to stop casteism from taking root in the US.
Migrant workers in Canada ‘vulnerable’ to modern-day slavery: UN expert
UN special rapporteur says he is 'deeply disturbed' by migrant workers' accounts of abuse and exploitation in Canada.
‘Bizarre’ long-legged bird-like dinosaur has scientists enthralled in China
Scientists have unearthed in Fujian Province the fossil of a Jurassic Period dinosaur named Fujianvenator prodigiosus.
Former Mossad chief: Israel enforcing apartheid system against Palestinians
Tamir Pardo becomes latest former senior official to claim Israel's treatment of Palestinians amounts to apartheid.
Romania claims parts of possible Russian drone fell on its territory
Defence Minister Angel Tilvar said possible drone parts were discovered near border between Romania and Ukraine.
Trump liable for defamation in writer Carroll’s second lawsuit: US judge
Ruling means upcoming civil trial will concern only how much more Donald Trump has to pay E Jean Carroll.
Nigeria election tribunal upholds President Bola Tinubu’s victory
The election tribunal rejected opposition petition to overturn President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's February election victory.
Missile strikes crowded market in eastern Ukraine
Child among 16 killed in Russian attack in Kostiantynivka, Ukrainian officials say; no immediate comment by Russia.
China President Xi’s absence from G20 won’t affect summit consensus: India
Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar says Xi skipping G20 summit has nothing to do with ties with New Delhi.