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How well could Iran defend itself against a potential Israeli attack?
Iran operates a wide variety of missile defence batteries at different ranges that aim to defend against aerial strikes.
European court rules drug kingpin Pablo Escobar’s name can’t be trademarked
Colombia's most feared drug baron, who was shot dead in 1993, earned billions from smuggling cocaine to the US.
Why is Germany maintaining economic ties with China?
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has been on a three-day visit to China in a bid to shore up economic ties.
Myanmar Army on the Ropes
People & Power gets special access to a pivotal moment in the fight against the military government in Myanmar.
Ukraine says 13 killed in Russian missile attack on Chernihiv
Ukraine's Zelenskyy reiterates plea to Western countries for air defence systems after attack that also wounded dozens.
Iran’s Raisi reiterates warnings as Israel mulls response to air attack
As the world calls for calm, President Raisi vows 'slightest attack' will be met with a 'strong and fierce response'.
Columbia president faces anti-Semitism Congress hearing: What’s at stake?
Previous hearings led to the resignation of Harvard and UPenn bosses. Now Columbia's Minouche Shafik is in line of fire.
Croatians vote in election pitting PM Plenkovic against President Milanovic
Exit polls expected minutes after voting ends at 7pm (17:00 GMT), with official results due in the coming days.
Iraq’s dangerous balancing act between Iran and the US
Iraqi PM al-Sudani's visit to Washington came as its neighbour Iran attacked Israel, raising fears of regional conflict.
Flooding in Dubai after a year’s worth of rain falls in hours
Dubai in the United Arab Emirates was hit by flooding that submerged roads and vehicles and caused flights to divert.
US seeks new mechanism to monitor North Korean sanctions
Washington looking for alternatives after Russia effectively halted UN monitoring mission.
Dubai reels from flood chaos as record rains lash UAE
Storm dumps heaviest rain ever recorded in desert nation, flooding roads and Dubai's international airport.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 194
At least 20 people have been killed in Israeli attacks on homes in Rafah, Maghazi and Gaza City since Tuesday.
Dubai submerged in floods as UAE gets over a year’s worth of rain in hours
By the end of Tuesday, more than 142mm (5.59 inches) of rain had soaked Dubai over 24 hours.
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest amid heatwave
Military also pardons 3,000 prisoners to mark this year's traditional New Year holiday.
China, US defence chiefs hold first substantive talks in nearly 18 months
Lloyd Austin and Dong Jun talk South China Sea, Taiwan, North Korea and Ukraine in wide-ranging discussion.
Solomon Islanders vote in election that could shape ties with China
Voting under way in Solomon Islands election which is being closely watched by Australia, China and the United States.
Biden calls for higher taxes on the rich on visit to Pennsylvania hometown
US president blasts rival Donald Trump as an out-of-touch elitist on visit to key battleground state.
Will Modi win 400 seats in India’s election? The south holds the answer
As India votes starting April 19, Modi's dreams of record win hinge on a part of the country long immune to BJP charms.
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef suffers worst bleaching on record
The 2,300km (1,429-mile) reef is in its fifth mass bleaching event since 2016 and aerial surveys reveal scale of damage.
