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As Islam grows in Russia, Muslim prisoners struggle to practise their faith
Fasting, praying and eating according to religious rules is impossible in some jails, ex-prisoners and groups say.
Trump deports 238 ‘gang members’ to El Salvador: What’s the controversy?
The US president invokes a 1798 law to deport alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua to El Salvador.
Syria points finger at Hezbollah as fighting erupts on border with Lebanon
Lebanese and Syrian armies communicating to ease the brewing border tensions after three Syrian soldiers killed.
Israeli forces detain and strip-search children in the occupied West Bank
Two Palestinian boys were left in underwear after hours of Israeli detention and interrogation in the occupied West Bank
Palestinians in Gaza suffer extreme hunger under Israeli blockade
Millions of people in Gaza are facing severe food and water shortages as Israel continues to block aid.
DR Congo and M23 rebels confirm participation in Angola peace talks
Talks, which DRC previously rejected, will seek to resolve the spiralling conflict in the east of the country.
Georgia court hands ex-President Saakashvili further 4.5 years in prison
Opposition forces claim that sentences reflect regime’s fear of the former pro-Western leader.
Fire at illegal North Macedonian club kills at least 59 people
Around 20 people have been arrested in connection with fire at an illegal nightclub in North Macedonia.
Trump to speak to Putin on Tuesday about Ukraine ceasefire
US President Donald Trump has said he will speak to Russia President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to discuss ending the war
Rwanda severs diplomatic ties with Belgium
Belgium responds by saying Rwandan diplomats no longer welcome in the country.