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Lagos ban on styrofoam and plastics brings applause and concern
Climate benefits of the plastic ban may be offset by the impact on vendors, waste collectors and the informal economy.
Houthis threaten more attacks against Western warships
Unbowed after joint US-UK attacks on Yemen, the Iran-backed group warns of continued attacks in Red Sea.
Thai court rules MFP bid to reform lese majeste law violates constitution
Constitutional Court says party proposal to amend royal defamation law amounted to attempt to 'overthrow the monarchy'.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 117
Israel confirms flooding tunnels with seawater, the UN rallies to resume UNRWA funding.
Russian rock band critical of Ukraine war faces deportation from Thailand
Bi-2 members, held for performing without permits, have criticised Russia's invasion of Ukraine and President Putin.
Why did South Africa’s ruling ANC suspend ex-President Jacob Zuma?
It’s the latest move in the ongoing feud between Jacob Zuma and current President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Kataib Hezbollah announces halt of attacks on US forces
Iraq-based group seeks to de-escalate as Washington mulls response to deadly Jordan strike.
How escalating Red Sea crisis poses billions of dollars of risk for India
Houthi attacks on the Red Sea have forced shippers to avoid one of the world’s most crucial trade routes.
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan, wife sentenced to 14 years in state gifts case
This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
Myanmar’s NUG says anti-coup forces ‘edging closer’ to defeating generals
Three years after 2021 coup, the resistance says it is gaining strength and taking territory from the military.