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The most dangerous weapon in South Asia is not nuclear
The recent India-Pakistan confrontation made it quite clear the most dangerous weapon they have is narrative.
Hezbollah holds firm in Lebanon’s municipal elections
Establishment parties, including Hezbollah, emerge as the biggest winners in the first municipal polls since 2016.
ECB’s Lagarde says euro could be viable alternative to US dollar
ECB chief says US economic policy shifts have created inroads for the euro to the standard currency for global trade.
More than 95 percent of Gaza’s agricultural land unusable, UN warns
Israeli attacks on land, wells and greenhouses exacerbating the already critical risk of famine in Gaza, the FAO says.
Provocative march by right-wing Israelis raises tensions in Jerusalem
Right-wing Israelis chant anti-Arab slogans and march through Palestinian areas as they mark Jerusalem Day.
Five years since the murder of George Floyd, what has changed?
Hundreds gathered in Minneapolis on Sunday to mark the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s death.
Ukraine accuses China of supplying Russian arms industry
Kyiv's intelligence chief 'confirms' that China is directly aiding Russia's arms industry.
Palestinian child filmed trying to escape fires after Israeli attack
A Palestinian child was filmed trying to escape a fire caused by an Israeli strike on a school housing displaced people.
Romania’s President Dan sworn in amid far-right claims of stolen election
Pro-European Nicusor Dan faces big challenges after defeating pro-Russian George Simion last week in a tense run-off.
Kylian Mbappe wins European Golden Shoe award for first time
With 31 league goals and 62 points, Mbappe is European football’s top scorer this season.
Are Palestinian groups in Lebanon about to give up their weapons?
For decades, Palestinian groups have retained arms in Lebanon. Now Mahmoud Abbas and Joseph Aoun say that must end.
Donald Trump condemns Putin after deadly Russian strikes on Ukraine
US President Donald Trump condemned Vladimir Putin on Sunday over Russia’s deadly strikes on Ukrainian cities.
Congolese refugees in Burundi face starvation and violence amid aid cuts
Shortages and security worsen in Burundi's overcrowded camps for people fleeing DRC war.
Iran rules out enrichment break as bait for US nuclear deal
Tehran maintains defiant public stance as negotiators look towards a sixth round of Oman-mediated talks.
Bear stops play: Japan golf event ended after furry sighting
The final round of the Twinfields Ladies on the women's second-tier Step Up tour was cancelled after a bear was spotted.
Children’s YouTube star Ms Rachel meets girl from Gaza
Children’s YouTube star Ms Rachel met a three-year-old girl from Gaza who lost her legs in an Israeli attack.
Uganda targeting LGBTQ community with hatred and violence: HRW
Persecution follows in the wake of 2023 law imposing draconian punishments on homosexuality.
Venezuela election results: Who lost, won and what next?
Venezuela's ruling coalition secures a big win in parliamentary and regional elections boycotted by the opposition.
Democracy in East Africa is retreating. Here is how it can be saved
Amid the capitulation of legislatures and elections rendered meaningless, grassroots organising can save democracy.
Trump rows back tariff threat to agree EU trade-talk extension
US president continues to fuel global economic uncertainty with erratic trade policy.