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Israel ‘seems determined to drag the region into war’ says analyst
Middle East analyst Mouin Rabbani says Israel appears intent on “dragging the region into war”.
World urges ‘de-escalation’ after drones shot down over Iran
Escalation more than six months into Israel’s war on Gaza has raised fears of spiralling violence across region.
‘Blatant aggression’: Reactions to US veto of Palestine’s UN membership bid
The vote in the 15-member Security Council was 12 in favour and two abstentions - the UK and Switzerland.
‘Triple spending’: Zimbabweans bear cost of changing to new ZiG currency
Businesses, transport, government services reject old notes despite the unavailability of new bills until end of month.
Pakistan attack targets van carrying Japanese autoworkers
Police said three people were wounded in port city of Karachi but bomber and accomplice died.
Flashes seen in sky above Iran as drones are ‘shot down’
Video shows flashes in the night sky above Isfahan in Iran, where state media said three drones were shot down.
Teenager charged with ‘terrorism’ over Australia church stabbing attack
Boy was arrested at the scene after Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was attacked during a service in Sydney.
Can Sunil Kanugolu bring India’s Modi down, 10 years after helping him win?
As India's election kicks off, a top election strategist is looking for cracks in the Modi brand he helped create.
US chef’s bid to own ‘chili crunch’ name raises ire in Indonesia, Malaysia
David Chang tried to enforce a trademark for chilli condiment popular across Asia before backing down and apologising.
Google fires 28 staff after protests against cloud contract with Israel
Tech giant says employees engaged in 'completely unacceptable behaviour' during sit-in at company offices.