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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.
Canada’s Trudeau government asks rich to pay more in pitch to Gen Z
Budget proposes higher capital gains taxes and billions in spending on education, housing, jobs and mental health.
Call to ban smacking in England and Northern Ireland
Physical punishment at home can have a lasting impact and end in abuse, children's doctors warn.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 783
As the war enters its 783rd day, these are the main developments.
Ecuador declares energy emergency amid severe regional drought and El Niño
Colombia has stopped electricity exports to Ecuador as both countries grapple with diminished hydroelectric reservoirs.
After leaving the grind in Asia, Filipino women find exploitation in Poland
Filipino migrant workers in European country allege wage theft, salary deductions and passport confiscation.
Seven jurors seated on the second day of Trump’s New York hush-money trial
Judge Juan Merchan admonished Donald Trump during the proceedings for mumbling loudly, saying, 'I won’t tolerate that.'
How can the humanitarian crisis in Sudan be stopped?
The conflict is taking a heavy toll on civilians with millions forced from their homes and on the verge of famine.
UN’s Libya envoy resigns citing no hope for political progress
Abdoulaye Bathily says 'lack of political will and good faith' are making UN governance efforts in Libya futile.
