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India’s Kashmir holds first regional election since losing autonomy
At stake are seats in the region's 90-member legislature, which will make laws and oversee local governing decisions.
Despite prison, torture, this Kashmiri politician won’t give up on India
As Kashmir votes in its first regional elections in a decade, Waheed-ur-Rehman Para battles his own demons to contest.
Ukraine’s boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk released after Poland detention
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy said he was 'outraged' over the detention of his country's 'champion' in Poland.
UNICEF says six million children in Southeast Asia affected by Typhoon Yagi
UN's children's agency says there's an urgent need for access to clean water, sanitation as Red Cross mobilises relief.
Taiwan dragged into Middle East politics after deadly pager blasts
Taiwanese tech firm Gold Apollo denies manufacturing exploding pagers used in apparent attack on Hezbollah.
North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles for second time in a week
The missiles flew for about 400km (249 miles) before falling into the sea, with no reports of damage.
Trump says he will meet ‘fantastic’ Modi during US visit
Republican candidate praises Indian leader while labelling New Delhi a 'very big abuser' in trade.
World Nomad Games put the spotlight on the sport of the Great Steppe
Athletes from 89 countries take part in 10th edition of games featuring sport including horseback wrestling.
The future of travel? For hyperloop, it’s one step forward, two steps back
Proponents of the futuristic concept say it could slash travel times, but doubts about feasibility remain.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 936
As the war enters its 936th day, these are the main developments.
What will happen when VAT is added to private school fees?
The Labour government's changes will come into effect in January 2025
What will happen when VAT is added to private school fees?
The Labour government's changes will come into effect in January 2025
Bolivia braces for turmoil as antigovernment protesters begin march
'March to Save Bolivia': Ex-President Morales challenges former ally and incumbent President Arce in political showdown.
US downplays ability to prevent escalation after Lebanon pager explosions
Biden administration faces continued calls to do more to pressure top ally Israel to prevent wider regional conflict.
How did Hezbollah’s pagers explode in Lebanon?
Localised explosions across Lebanon open a new chapter in one of the region's most established conflicts.
Flooding death toll rises to 21 in Central Europe as more areas on alert
Heavy rainfall has hit Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia since last week.
Three firefighters die as Portugal battles dozens of wildfires
The death toll in the latest wave of fires increases to seven as Portugal seeks help from the European Union.
Report: Israel trying to recruit African migrants for Gaza war
Israel’s defence ministry is offering residency to African migrants if they join the war on Gaza, according to Haaretz.
US senator to Arab American advocate: ‘You should hide your head in a bag’
During US hate crimes hearing, prominent activist faces aggressive questions about Hamas and student protests for Gaza.
‘I am a rapist’: French man admits to drugging and mass rape of his ex-wife
Dominique Pelicot, 71, admits to drugging his ex-wife so dozens of other men could rape her and begs for forgiveness.
