Pakistani Christians hold Sunday services at desecrated churches
More than 80 Christian homes and churches vandalised in a riot in Jaranwala in Punjab province on Wednesday.
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How Israel targets Palestinian first responders in occupied West Bank
UN says 77 healthcare workers were injured and 30 ambulances damaged this year trying to assist Palestinians.
Pakistan rights activist Imaan Mazari-Hazir, ex-lawmaker Ali Wazir arrested
Police in Islamabad say both were 'wanted for investigation', following overnight arrest.
Ecuadoreans head to the polls in election marred by candidate’s killing
Ecuadoreans set to vote for new president and parliament in election marred by the killing of a presidential candidate.
Five key issues at stake in the Zimbabwe elections
Ahead of the August 23 election, multiple issues are at stake including Zimbabwe's long-running economic woes.
Pakistan arrests opposition leader Shah Mehmood Qureshi in ‘cypher’ case
PTI leader Qureshi was detained over his alleged role in a cypher case, the interim government's interior minister said.
Mexico, California brace for ‘catastrophic’ flooding as hurricane nears
Despite weakening, hurricane remains treacherous as it is likely to cause flash floods, strong winds and power outages.
‘Losing Old Sanaa’: Historic city reels from Yemen war
A UNESCO World Heritage site for four decades, the Old City has been classified as 'in danger' since 2015.
Suspected IED attack kills 11 labourers in Pakistan’s North Waziristan
Police officials say the labourers, working on an under-construction army post, were killed when their truck exploded.
US urges China to cease Taiwan pressure; Lai slams election interference
Taiwanese officials slam China's war games around island as a bid to intimidate voters ahead of presidential election.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 543
These are the main developments as Russia's invasion of Ukraine enters its 543rd day.
Niger coup leader proposes three-year transition to civilian rule
Abdourahmane Tchiani warns that any military intervention in Niger 'will not be a walk in the park' for those involved.
Thousands evacuated as fires rage in Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands
The fire was at a scale that has never been seen before in the Canary Islands, officials say.
Russia’s Luna-25 spacecraft suffers ‘abnormal situation’ before moon stop
Russian spacecraft is scheduled to land on the south pole of the moon on Monday to search for water and minerals.
‘Grim situation’ in Canada’s British Columbia as wildfires intensify
Out-of-control wildfires rip through western British Columbia, doubling the number of people under evacuation orders.
Niger coup: ECOWAS delegation arrives after ‘D-day’ invasion threat
Soldiers who overthrew the democratically elected president in July have quickly entrenched themselves in power.
Two Israelis killed by suspected Palestinian gunman; manhunt under way
Deadly shooting comes after a Palestinian man shot by Israeli forces this week succumbed to his wounds on Saturday.
Egypt’s President el-Sisi pardons prominent activist Douma, other prisoners
Egyptian activist Ahmed Douma, a leading figure in 2011 uprising, has been granted a presidential pardon, lawyers say.
Zimbabwe election: Your guide to how the electoral system works
The August 23 general election, Zimbabwe's 9th since independence in 1980. Here's a simple guide to the entire process.
Why is China so angry about Taiwan’s William Lai visiting the US?
China's angry response to Taiwan official's stopovers in US show relations are at all-time low, but how did we get here?