Taiwan votes in closely watched presidential and parliamentary elections
William Lai Ching-te of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party was named winner of Saturday's presidential vote.
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Ukraine says Russia launched barrage of missile attacks nationwide
Mass onslaught took place before France's new foreign minister's visit to Kyiv.
Pro-Palestine protests held around the world as Gaza war nears 100 days
Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators are marking a ‘global day of action’ in cities around the world.
What does the Alaska Airlines incident tell us about air safety?
After a door panel blew out on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, we sought answers about the safety of air travel.
Taiwan ruling party’s Lai wins presidential election
Lai, the current vice president, faced repeated attacks from China, which called him a dangerous separatist.
At least 10 killed in China mining accident
Emergency management bureau in Pingdingshan city says the accident was caused by a coal and gas outburst.
Turkey launches air attacks against Kurdish rebels in Iraq and Syria
Defence Ministry says 29 locations hit after attack on Turkish military base in Iraq killed nine Turkish soldiers.
Have the Houthi Red Sea attacks hurt Israel’s economy?
Most of Israel's trade is through the Mediterranean. But longer-term risks to Israel's economy are growing, saw analysts
Blackout in Gaza’s Al-Aqsa Hospital as fuel runs out, babies at high risk
Israeli military attacks in the vicinity have left patients and medical staff to an uncertain fate.
Taiwan elections 2024: Polls close as voters pick president, MPs
Vote count under way, with results expected in a few hours after high expected turnout.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 99
US carries out new strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen as Israel conducts more raids in cities in the occupied West Bank.
US launches new strikes on Yemen’s Houthis as conflict escalates
The attack comes a day after US, UK raids on Iran-aligned group's facilities sparked protests, calls for retaliation.
Shot in ‘cold blood’: Killing of Palestinian grandmother sparks outcry
Relatives of Hala Khreis, who was with her grandson and waving a white flag, relive the moment of her 'execution'.
Republican caucuses? Iowa’s Arabs and Muslims are more concerned with Gaza
Alienated by Republicans, some Arab American advocates in Iowa say they will not vote for President Joe Biden either.
Prosecutors in Peru seek 34-year sentence for ex-President Castillo
Former President Pedro Castillo is accused of 'carrying out a coup' after he attempted to dissolve Congress in 2022.
‘Dangerous’: US attacks on Yemen’s Houthis belie push for de-escalation
US acting as 'arsonist and firefighter', experts say, by urging Middle East de-escalation but backing Israel's Gaza war.
Gunman in racist mass shooting in Buffalo to face death penalty
Payton Gendron murdered 10 Black people at a supermarket in New York state in 2022.
EU lawmakers push on with move to try and limit Hungary’s voting rights
More than 100 members of European Parliament argue the move is 'necessary' to protect the values of the European Union.
Oil prices steady despite Middle East tensions, but risks are rising
Despite diverting supplies from the Suez Canal, tensions in the Red Sea have so far had a muted impact on energy prices.
ICJ genocide case: What are Israel’s arguments and do they hold up?
Israel defended itself from South Africa's accusations of genocide in a three-hour long session on Friday.