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Iraq blames US-led coalition for deadly drone strike in Baghdad
Senior commander of Iran-aligned Popular Mobilisation Forces group is among those killed.
Dozens of Palestinians blindfolded and detained in occupied West Bank raid
Dozens of Palestinian men have been blindfolded and lined up as Israeli forces detained them during a raid in Tulkarem.
Russia and Ukraine pummel each other’s defence industry amid land stalemate
With little changing in the ground war and both governments unshaken, Kyiv and Moscow took aim at factories.
US to send top diplomats to Middle East as regional tensions spread
US Secretary of State Blinken due to visit as Israel’s war on Gaza widens to Lebanon.
The year of elections – Is 2024 democracy’s biggest test ever?
Starting with Bangladesh, at least 50 nations will vote this year. Here are 10 key elections to watch.
Myanmar military government pardons more than 9,000 prisoners
Annual amnesty marking Independence Day takes place during crisis in the north that poses threat to military rulers.
As opposition boycott tarnishes vote, young Bangladeshis seek new narrative
Signs of generational change as the country heads into another election on Sunday boycotted by main opposition party.
Courtroom drama as convicted felon attacks judge during sentencing
A defendant jumped over a courtroom bench to attack a judge in Nevada. Moments earlier, he asked for leniency.
Confusion, speculation in Iran after twin blasts kill more than 80 people
Iranians mark day of mourning after bombings kill at least 84 people, leave more than 280 wounded.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 90
Israel's plan for Palestinian resettlement is condemned as the ICJ confirms public hearings. Here is the latest: