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Israel says ‘national interests’ will dictate retaliation against Iran
PM Netanyahu's office says it will consider US 'opinions', but Israel will make its own decision in attacking Iran.
To boost Ukraine’s army, feared patrols hunt for potential conscripts
Officials stalk nightclubs, concerts and subway stations, looking for men who cannot serve or refuse to join the army.
Desperate journeys: Syrian refugees fleeing Israel’s assault on Lebanon
From one war zone to another, and back again - how some of the most vulnerable cannot escape wherever they turn.
Israel kills at least 21 in strike on Christian town in north Lebanon
The attack in the Christian-majority town of Aitou hit a house rented to displaced families.
Activists warn of dangers as Hong Kong zoo probes monkey deaths
Hong Kong's oldest zoo park seals off section following death of nine monkeys.
Video shows North Korea blowing up roads to the South
North Korea has been seen blowing up inter-Korean roads and rail lines as tensions with South Korea increase.
Palestinians in Gaza face asbestos danger from war rubble
Asbestos in the vast piles of rubble left by Israel’s relentless bombardment of Gaza is a threat to Palestinians.
Taiwan reports surrounded by 153 Chinese military aircraft during drills
Exercises raise regional tension warns Taipei; US slams war games as it launches drills with Philippines.
Families want justice, ‘blood money’ for AU peacekeeper killings in Somalia
As African Union forces fighting al-Shabab plan to withdraw this year, Somalis seek accountability for civilian deaths.
Nigeria return from Libya as Algeria and Cameroon qualify for AFCON 2025
Nigeria's claims about mistreatment in Libya are being investigated by the Confederation of African Football.