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Israel attacks Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, violates ceasefire deal again
In the two months from November 27 to Monday, Israel killed at least 83 people in Lebanon
Three million Hindus take ‘holy dip’ a day after fatal crowd crush
The Kumbh Mela attracts tens of millions of Hindu faithful every 12 years to the northern city of Prayagraj.
Myanmar military extends state of emergency for another six months
The declaration is widely anticipated to be the last before the military holds long-delayed national polls this year.
Trump insists Jordan and Egypt will take Palestinians from Gaza
“They will do it”. US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his proposal to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Two Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in occupied West Bank’s Jenin
At least 19 people have been killed by Israeli forces since it ramped up deadly raids after Gaza ceasefire.
With France’s military influence in Africa gone, can it rely on soft power?
The French language and a CFA currency tying 14 countries to France's treasury continue to have big effects.
Pakistan sacks, blacklists dozens of officials after Mediterranean deaths
The crackdown follows recent boat disasters off Greece and Morocco in which dozens of Pakistanis died. Is it enough?
Thousands call for impeachment of Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte
Daughter of former president faces three impeachment complaints over alleged misuse of millions in public funds.
Black boxes recovered from plane in deadly American Airlines crash near DC
National Transportation Safety Board says it will 'leave no stone unturned' in probe of midair collision.
Trump pledges to go ahead with 25% tariffs on Canada, Mexico from Saturday
The US president says he 'may or may not' exclude oil imports from tariffs.