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Djibouti votes as long-time leader seeks sixth presidential term
Politicians scrapped the presidential age limit last year, allowing Ismail Omar Guelleh to run yet again.
Iran ceasefire: Not an off-ramp for the US but a life-saving ejection seat
A Middle Eastern country has for the first time single-handedly checked the war-making capabilities of the US and Israel
Russia and Ukraine agree to 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire
Moscow and Kyiv signal a short Easter truce as diplomacy stalls and war pressures mount.
Tyson Fury insists he’s ‘still got it’ ahead of Makhmudov comeback fight
While eyeing a fight with Anthony Joshua, Fury first faces a Russian-born heavyweight who wrestled a bear for fun.
Iran war: What is happening on day 42 of US-Israeli attacks?
A Pakistan-brokered US-Iran ceasefire has taken effect but disputes over its scope are fuelling regional tensions.
Kuwait blames Iran for drone strike, Iran denies responsibility
Kuwait is blaming ‘Iran and its proxies’ for a drone attack on Thursday night, while Iran has denied responsibility.
Energy prices may take ‘months’ to normalise, despite ceasefire: Analysts
There needs to be a predictable and stable flow of cargo through the strait before markets can stabilise, experts say.
Palestinian journalist describes losing prosthetic eye in Israeli prison
Palestinian journalist Muath Amarne said his prosthetic eye fell out after an infection while in Israeli detention.
UK PM Keir Starmer visits Gulf to shore up ‘fragile’ US-Iran ceasefire
As UK PM Keir Starmer arrived in Doha as part of a Gulf tour he discussed efforts to secure the US-Iran ceasefire.
Shipping in Strait of Hormuz still at a trickle despite US-Iran ceasefire
Washington and Tehran accuse each other of not honouring truce agreement.