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Israel bombs homes in central Gaza, killing several families
Civilian casualties are mounting as Israel bombs residential blocks in Deir el-Balah and al-Zawaida refugee camp.
‘He needs our votes’: In Karachi, Pakistan election tests old loyalties
The city's voters have changed, but its challenges – cleanliness, sewage, water and cooking gas – remain the same.
How Taiwan’s elections challenge the power of China’s Communist Party
Elections in Taiwan highlight dissatisfaction in China with a political system Beijing says is best for Chinese people.
Demands for Canada to stop supplying weapons to Israel grow louder
But loopholes and a lack of transparency stall efforts to hold government accountable for its role in arming Israel.
PTI-linked independents take Pakistan election lead as counting nears end
Results so far show wins for candidates aligned with former PM Imran Khan's party, followed by PMLN and PPP contenders.
Preview: Jordan vs Qatar – AFC Asian Cup 2023 final
Qatar will look to defend their AFC Asian Cup title at home against a side that has blown away the big guns.
‘Serious concerns’: World reacts to Pakistan polls as vote count continues
Countries including the US and UK called for authorities to investigate reported irregularities in Pakistan's election.
Protesters and security forces clash in Senegal over election delay
Parliament voted to push the polls back to December after President Macky Sall announced a postponement last week.
Why is Israel competing in European sport and Eurovision despite Gaza war?
European organisations have no plan to ban Israel, unlike swift action that was taken against Russia.
The way forward for Palestine: A call for international protection
The first step towards ensuring peace in the region should be placing Palestinians under international protection.
Nawaz Sharif tells crowds in Lahore he will seek to form a coaltion
Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif says he’ll speak with coalition partners to form Pakistan’s next government.
‘I said I’d bury my son with his graddad’: Tales from Syria’s earthquake
Every morning, Ibrahim visits the graves of his nine family members who were killed in the earthquake last year.
UNICEF says 700,000 children in Sudan face life-threatening malnutrition
As the war continues, the UN agency warns tens of thousands of children will 'likely die' without more aid.
Russian anti-war presidential candidate barred from Russia’s election
Boris Nadezhdin, Russia’s presidential hopeful, says the decision to bar him from the election next month is political.
Chile bids final farewell to former President Pinera in state funeral
Sebastian Pinera died on Tuesday in a helicopter crash in southern Chile.
Concern over Pakistan election results discrepancies
Discrepancies with early election results in some Pakistan districts are causing concern and confusion.
Trump cruises to victory in Nevada Republican caucuses
Duelling primary vote and caucuses meant Nikki Haley and Trump did not go head-to-head in the southwestern state.
‘Overtly racist’: Lawsuit challenges Canada’s migrant farmworker system
Canada's half-a-century policy of tying migrant workers to their employers denounced as modern-day slavery.
Who is Colonel General Oleksandr Syrsky, Ukraine’s new army chief?
Syrsky, who replaces General Valerii Zaluzhny, has been called 'Hero of Ukraine' for his battlefield successes.
Russians arrive in North Korea as first foreign tour group since COVID-19
The visitors' arrival comes as Moscow and Pyongyang bolster ties, pledging closer economic and military cooperation.