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Turkiye’s road ahead in a post-Assad Syria
Challenges and opportunities await Ankara as its neighbour reimagines itself after decades of dictatorship.
Dozens killed and injured in earthquake in China’s Tibet
Videos have captured the moments a powerful earthquake hit the Chinese region of Tibet, reportedly killing dozens.
Indonesia joins BRICS group of emerging economies
Indonesia joins Russia, China and others in the group, which is viewed as a counterweight to the West.
Three feared dead in northeast India mine accident
Rescue operations still under way as nine others remain trapped in flooded Assam coal mine.
UK politicians urge England to boycott Afghanistan at Champions Trophy
In response, ECB proposes an 'ICC-wide' action against Afghanistan over the Taliban's crackdown on women.
North Korea says test of new hypersonic missile successful
New intermediate-range hypersonic missile made with lighter materials making it more lethal, Pyongyang says.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,048
Here are the key developments on the 1,048th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Earthquake hits Tibet’s Shigatse city, tremors felt in Nepal’s Kathmandu
Tremors from the magnitude 6.9 earthquake were reported in Nepal's capital Kathmandu, where buildings were shaking.
US transfers 11 Yemeni detainees from Guantanamo Bay prison to Oman
Amnesty International welcomed the transfer but said Guantanamo would remain a 'glaring, longstanding stain' on the US.
Ex-New York Mayor and Trump ally Rudy Giuliani found in contempt of court
Giuliani has been under pressure to turn over assets to pay $148m to Georgia election workers he allegedly defamed.
US reports first death linked to bird flu in Louisiana
The late patient had been hospitalised in December with severe respiratory symptoms after contact with infected birds.
‘Packing up our things’: January 6 prisoners prepare for Trump pardons
The fourth anniversary of the US Capitol riot was met with hope by those convicted for trying to overturn 2020 election.
US envoy says Israeli army will withdraw completely from south Lebanon
As Israel pulls out of western sector, Amos Hochstein promises full Israeli withdrawal with 60-day deadline looming.
US Congress certifies Donald Trump’s victory in 2024 presidential election
Quiet proceeding contrasts with efforts by Trump's own supporters to overturn his 2020 loss by storming US Capitol.
Israeli attacks target Palestinians across Gaza amid ceasefire talks
World Food Programme condemns Israeli forces for firing at one of its convoys in Gaza in 'unacceptable' incident.
How are Western sanctions affecting Syria’s post-Assad transition?
Western sanctions are weighing heavily on Syria and risk derailing the country's frail transition.
Trudeau leaving Canadian leadership after nearly a decade
Justin Trudeau was prime minister of Canada for nearly a decade. What did he achieve and how did he fall?
Kamala Harris announces Donald Trump’s election win as president
Vice President Kamala Harris announced Donald Trump’s presidential election victory after Congress certified the results
US Steel, Nippon sue Biden administration over decision to block merger
The lawsuit alleges US President Joe Biden violated the companies' right to a fair merger review.
Shooting in the occupied West Bank kills three Israelis
A shooting took place near an illegal settlement in the occupied West Bank, killing three Israelis and wounding several.