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China says willing to mediate between Pakistan and Iran after strikes
Nuclear-armed Pakistan and neighbouring Iran are both battling simmering insurgencies along their sparsely populated border regions.
Kenya leader faces charges of murdering more than 550
Paul Mackenzie and his followers face blame for 429 deaths. Many believed starvation would lead them to meet Jesus before the world's end.
Schools in western Ukraine roll out shooting training for students
KYIV: Schools in western Ukraine are rolling out rifle and pistol shooting practice using interactive software, a regional official said Thursday, signalling how Russia's nearly two-year invasion has impacted school life.
The war has…
23 dead in Thai fireworks factory explosion
The blast occurred at around 3:00 pm (0800 GMT) near Sala Khao township, in central Suphan Buri province.
Russian missiles hit Ukrainian apartment buildings and injure 17 in latest strikes on civilian areas
The night-time attack on Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, struck 20 residential buildings and a medical center, authorities said.
US pledges new sanctions over Houthi attacks will minimize harm to Yemen’s hungry millions
The sanctions that come with the formal designation are meant to sever violent extremist groups from their sources of financing.
Three dead, 77 injured as blast rocks Nigerian city
The blast took place in the Bodija area late on Tuesday, according to Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde.
Ukraine needs money from the US and Europe to keep its economy running. Will the aid come?
Without pledges of support by the start of February — when EU leaders meet to decide on aid — and if no money arrives by March, that could be risky for Ukraine.
China’s population dropped for a second straight year as deaths jumped after COVID lockdowns ended
China’s population dropped by 2 million people in 2023 in the second straight annual drop as births fell and deaths jumped after the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, the government said Wednesday.
The number of deaths rose by 690,000 to…
Pakistan recalls ambassador to Iran after air strike on terror bases in Balochistan
Tehran said it had targeted two camps of the Jaish al-Adl terror group - which it has previously linked to attacks on its security forces - but Islamabad condemned the attack.
Qatar and France send medicine for hostages in Gaza as war rages on and regional tensions spike
The medicines will be shipped through Egypt and delivered to the International Committee of the Red Cross, which will then hand them over to Hamas.
Turkey charges Israeli soccer player with inciting hatred for showing solidarity with Gaza hostages
Antalyaspor suspended Jehezkel from the team and announced that it was speaking to the club's lawyers about the possibility of terminating his contract.
Jaishankar holds ‘productive’ discussion with Iranian urban development minister in…
India has been pushing for the Chabahar port project to boost regional trade, especially for its connectivity to Afghanistan.
In re-electing its government, Taiwan has kept the status quo, but the victory hides a transformed…
These results signify a shift in Taiwan’s political landscape. The long-standing two-party system appears to be transitioning into a messy three-party dynamic.
Republican caucuses: Trump wins Iowa’s leadoff voting contest
The former president's victory on Monday night gives him a strong start in the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination as the contest moves to New Hampshire.
Palestinians will govern Gaza after war: Israel defence minister
He said the future government would be a "civilian alternative" but insisted that Israeli forces would have the "freedom of operation" in a way aimed at protecting Israeli citizens.
Houthi missile hits US-owned ship off Yemen: US military
After the Western strikes against rebel targets last Friday, the Houthis said they would not be deterred and declared that US and British interests were "legitimate targets".
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern weds longtime partner
She became a global icon for left-leaning politics and women in leadership as prime minister from 2017 to January last year.
More queens in store for European royalty as Gen Z rises
Belgium's Princess Elisabeth, born in 2001; Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands (2003)...half of the hereditary monarchies on the Continent are likely to be led by a queen before too long.
Five Pakistan troops killed by blast in Balochistan
The incident happened Saturday in Kech district of the turbulent province, where the military has been fighting a low-level insurgency for decades.