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Major internet outage hits dozens of countries in Africa as undersea cables fail
The MTN Group, one of Africa's largest network providers, said the ongoing disruptions were a result of failures in multiple major undersea cables.
AI supercharges threat of disinformation in a big year for elections globally
A wave of AI deepfakes tied to elections in Europe and Asia has coursed through social media for months, serving as a warning for more than 50 countries heading to the polls this year.
Israel says it plans to direct Palestinians out of Rafah ahead of anticipated offensive
Rafah has swelled in size in the last months as Palestinians in Gaza have fled fighting in nearly every other corner of the territory. The town is covered in tents.
Plan to install new leaders in Haiti appears to crumble after political parties reject it
The panel would be responsible for selecting an interim prime minister and a council of ministers that would attempt to chart a new path for the Caribbean country.
Spanish ship with desperately needed aid en route to Gaza
In a sign of worsening humanitarian conditions, the Hamas-run territory's health ministry says 27 people have died of malnutrition and dehydration, most of them children.
Germany joins operation to airdrop aid into Gaza
The operation, initiated by Jordan, already has the participation of several other countries including France and the United States.
11 Indonesians survive days in sea after boat capsizes, 22 missing
The boat with at least 35 crew capsized on Saturday in waters off the remote Selayar Islands in South Sulawesi Province before the 11 were found stranded on two separate atolls after days floating in the sea.
France, Germany, Poland to hold talks on Ukraine: Warsaw
Poland's president and prime minister met with US President Joe Biden in Washington on Tuesday, shortly after the US leader announced an emergency stopgap package to Ukraine.
Boat capsize kills 12 Pakistani fishermen: military
Deadly transport accidents are common in Pakistan, where overcrowding is rife and safety measures are lax.
Biden and Trump win enough delegates for US presidential nominations, setting up a tough rematch
The outcome of contests across Georgia, Mississippi and Washington State was never in doubt. Neither Biden, a Democrat, nor Trump, a Republican, faced major opposition.
Putin says Russia will use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty or independence is challenged
Asked in the interview if he has ever considered using battlefield nuclear weapons in Ukraine, Putin responded that there has been no need for that.
China supports Maldives’ sovereignty as first Indian military forces leave
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has affirmed that no Indian military personnel, not even those in civilian clothing, would be present inside his country after May 10.
US President Biden says he never meant to keep classified documents
The special counsel, for his part, stood by his assessment of the president's memory as "accurate and fair," in prepared testimony to be delivered to Congress.
Pakistan’s new President Zardari decides to forgo salary
Former president Arif Alvi was drawing Rs 8,46,550 per month, which was fixed by Parliament in 2018.
Pentagon to give Ukraine USD 300 million in weapons
It's the Pentagon's first announced security package for Ukraine since December when it acknowledged it was out of replenishment funds.
Princess of Wales Kate Middleton apologizes for editing family photo
In a post on social media, Kate said that "like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing."
Al-Qaida’s Yemen branch says leader Khalid al-Batarfi dead in unclear circumstances
Khalid al-Batarfi had a $5 million bounty on his head from the U.S. government over leading the group al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula over years.
First batch of Indian military personnel leave Maldives: Report
There was no immediate confirmation from India on the withdrawal of the first batch of military personnel from the Maldives as reported by the media.
Biden’s second-term budget proposes family tax benefits and decreased healthcare costs
Biden aides said their budget was realistic and detailed while rival measures from Republicans were not financially viable.
Oscars 2024: Here’s the complete list of winners at 96th Academy Awards
The Oscar for Best Original Screenplay went to "Anatomy of a Fall" (Justine Triet and Arthur Harari) while the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay was won by Cord Jefferson for "American Fiction".