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Pakistan election 2024: How the voting works
Pakistan will vote for national and state legislatures amid political fluidity and steep economic challenges.
New Zealand calls on Papua rebels to release pilot kidnapped a year ago
Phillip Mehrtens, who was flying for Susi Air, was taken captive from an airstrip in the troubled Indonesian province.
US Republican-led Israel-only bill fails; Ukraine-Israel-border bill shaky
Republicans harden positions as probable presidential candidate Donald Trump increases pressure.
In legal no-man’s land, refugees in Malaysia struggle to eat, pay rent
Malaysia tells UN review it has no plans to change system under which refugees are considered undocumented migrants.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 714
As the war enters its 714th day, these are the main developments.
Chile ex-president Sebastian Pinera dies in helicopter crash
The 74-year-old billionaire tycoon has died in a crash in the popular vacation spot Lago Ranco in southern Chile.
Michigan school shooter’s mother found guilty of involuntary manslaughter
In 2021, Ethan Crumbley walked out of a toilet, pulled a gun from his backpack at school and killed four students.
Pakistan’s upcoming election explained
Pakistan is heading to the polls to choose its next prime minister.
Qatar says Hamas response to truce proposal ‘generally positive’
On visit to Qatar, top US diplomat Antony Blinken says Hamas's response to a truce proposal has been shared with Israel.
Blinken believes ‘an agreement is possible’ with Hamas
US believes latest deal presented to Hamas could lead to a possible agreement
Jordan defeats South Korea in historic match in AFC Asian Cup semifinals
Jordan advanced into the final by defeating one of the pre-tournament favourites.
UN envoy in Iraq to step down at end of May, says country ‘on a knife edge’
Jeanine Hennis-Plasscha urges cessation of attacks, 'reining in armed actors operating outside state control'.
Who should step in to end the humanitarian crisis in Sudan?
War has forced millions from their homes and to the brink of starvation.
US ‘deeply troubled’ by photo of injured Palestinian
The US State Department says it is ‘deeply troubled’ by photo of injured Palestinian
Iran vs Qatar: AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal preview
Qatar prepare for 'toughest test' in their defence of the Asian Cup as they face Iran in the semifinal.
EU recommends ambitious 2040 climate target, goes light on farming
European Commission urges 90 percent cut to greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 as dozens of farmers protest.
US court rules Trump does not have immunity in election interference case
Appeals court says former president does not have immunity on charges he plotted to overturn the 2020 election results.
Families displaced again and again in Gaza
In search of safety, Palestinians in Gaza have been displaced repeatedly since Israel’s war on Gaza began.
Argentina president Javier Milei says plans to move embassy to Jerusalem
Javier Milei made the remarks upon his arrival to Israel, where is he set to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Former British PM Liz Truss announces new political movement ahead of polls
Ex-PM Liz Truss unveils 'Popular Conservatism' movement, urges Conservative Party to shift to the political right.