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Smell of death ‘fills the air’ near epicentre of Myanmar earthquake
Bodies trapped under the rubble of destroyed buildings in Sagaing and Mandalay cities are decomposing in Myanmar's heat.
I have finally understood the true meaning of Land Day
My family has lived in Shujayea for centuries. Now we face the very real threat of losing our inherited land.
Aftershocks complicate Myanmar rescue efforts after quake toll tops 1,700
Aftershocks are making it harder to rescue people in Myanmar, two days after one of its worst earthquakes.
Israel says missile intercepted from Yemen as US targets Houthi sites
Israeli military says it intercepted a missile after it activated air raid sirens across multiple areas of the country.
Iran police disperse pro-hijab protest amid security concerns
Hundreds of police officers reportedly descended on pro-establishment demonstrators camped outside the parliament.
Sudan’s RSF confirms retreat from Khartoum, eyes ‘stronger’ return
RSF head Hemedti calls withdrawal from capital a tactical move, while pledging to return 'more powerful'.
Tesla Takedown’ protesters hope Elon Musk boycott will force DOGE rethink
Anti-Elon Musk protesters have demonstrated outside hundreds of Tesla dealerships across the US.
Is Lebanon’s new central bank governor ‘another Riad Salameh’?
Lebanon has a new central bank governor. But critics say he's too close to traditional powers who created the crisis.
Myanmar earthquake kills over 1,600 and leaves countless buried
The magnitude 7.7 quake that struck central Myanmar has destroyed thousands of homes.
Palestine Red Crescent says missing Gaza crew either dead or detained
Since last week, nine Red Crescent crew members have been missing after they came under Israeli fire in Rafah.