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From the start of the war on February 24, 2022, Mariupol comes under constant shelling, forcing residents to take cover in basements.
Tensions High As Israel Nationalists March Into East Jerusalem
The United States, Israel's main ally, on Thursday condemned demonstrators' "racist" chants against Arabs, with AFP reporters saying that many of the marchers had shouted anti-Arab slogans.
Most Asian Markets Rally On US Debt Deal Hope
After weeks of lumbering talks on Capitol Hill, congressional leaders appeared ready to put a proposal to lawmakers before the government runs out of cash, said to be around June 1.
Crippled Economy Fuels Former Pakistan PM Khan's Protests
"Right now, everyone is so affected by the economic crisis that they feel the need to come out on the streets," said 27-year-old doctor Shahab Afzal.
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Syria's Assad To Emerge From The Cold At Arab League Summit
The host of Friday's summit, Saudi Arabia, has championed Assad's return to the pan-Arab body and invited the Syrian leader over the objection of other regional leaders.The Syrian government had been isolated in the region for years since its brutal crackdown on pro-democracy protests in 2011 triggered a war that has killed more than 500,000 people.
Analysts say Assad's invitation also shows the clout of Saudi Arabia, which is casting itself as a peacemaker and asserting itself in multiple crises across the Middle East.
EU's Borrell Asks For 3.5 Billion Euro Boost To Fund Used For Ukraine Military Aid
Borrell's proposal requires approval from the EU's national governments. They agreed last December that, "in case of need", such an increase could be justified.
US State Dept To Allow Two House Members To View Classified Afghanistan Document
In a letter to McCaul, the department said it would make the material available as soon as possible.
Ukraine Reports New Advances Near Eastern City Of Bakhmut
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy mentioned sustained Russian shelling in several regions, saying in a video address that these attacks showed the need to place further international pressure on Moscow.
Earth-sized Alien Planet Gripped By Widespread Volcanism
It is a planet that does not rotate - with one side perpetually in daylight and the other in darkness.
Four Kids, Including Baby, Found Alive In Amazon After Plane Crash
Petro shared the news on Twitter, saying the children were discovered after "arduous search efforts" by the military.
'Playing War': Conflict Militarises Ukraine Children
Over a year into Russia's invasion, the fighting has seeped into Ukrainian children's games and worldviews, impacting them in ways they will carry forever.
G7 To Press Russia, Weigh Risk Of China's 'Economic Coercion'
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will host leaders from six other wealthy democracies in his hometown -- a city synonymous with nuclear destruction now peppered with peace monuments.
Asian Markets Rally With Wall St On US Debt Optimism
Markets have been skittish in recent sessions with Republicans and Democrats unable to find common ground as the deadline for a deal to raise the country's borrowing limit approached.
Central Asia Leaders Converge In China As Xi Touts 'Enduring' Friendship
Across the Silk Road city of Xian, banners, billboards and even taxi signs were set up to promote the summit, with some in both Chinese and Russian.
China Envoy, In Kyiv, Eyes Talks With Zelensky
In Kyiv, officials also sought to allay fears that Russian forces destroyed a US-supplied Patriot air defence system, saying the powerful weapon was in operation.
Turkey's Opposition Plots Fightback Against Erdogan
Secular leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu huddled with the other five heads of his alliance on Wednesday to plot a harder-edged strategy for ending Erdogan's two-decade domination of Turkey.
Webb Telescope Spots Signs Of Universe's Biggest Stars
The team of European researchers behind the study previously theorised the existence of supermassive stars in 2018 in an attempt to explain one of the great mysteries of astronomy.
Turkey's Ultra-nationalist Outsider Basks In Run-off Fame
A dissident expelled from a far-right group, Sinan Ogan had spent most of his career on the periphery of Turkish politics before his unexpected score in Sunday's presidential ballot thrust him into the limelight.
India Boosts Security For G20 Meeting In Kashmir After Attacks
India has stepped up security in the Jammu and Kashmir region because of an increase in militant attacks in the run-up to a G20 meeting on tourism in the Himalayan territory, officials said on Wednesday.
UAE Condemns Storming Of Kuwaiti Military Office Head's Residence, Jordan Embassy In Sudan
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MOFAIC) highlighted the implications of the recent attacks on national security. The MOFAIC called for intensified efforts to reach a ceasefire, noting that returning to the political framework and dialogue and "advancing in the transitional phase" were key to ending the unrest and achieving the desired political stability in Sudan.
An Israeli Missile Worsens The Adversity Of Five Disabled Siblings
When an Israeli missile struck the residential block of the Nabhan family in Gaza four days ago, no one was killed, but a family with five disabled members were among 45 people made homeless.
Ukraine Supreme Court Chief Dismissed After Being Detained In Bribery Case
The head of Ukraine's Supreme Court was dismissed from his post on Tuesday after being detained in a bribery investigation which anti-corruption authorities cast as their biggest-ever case.
Turkey Election Results Show Erdogan Dominating In Quake-hit Region
The ruling party's strong showing, defying initial expectations in February that the quakes would hurt its support, was also driven by doubts about the opposition's ability to meet voters' expectations.
Factbox-Wife Of Pakistan's Khan, Charged With Graft, Is Known For Spirituality
Bushra Khan, the wife of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan, is facing corruption charges in the same case that led to his arrest on May 9.
Ukrainian Army Revamps Commercial Drones To Attack Russian Tanks, Trenches
Kakrurt fights for Ukraine's 35th Marine Brigade, which modifies commercially-available drones and uses them to attack Russian forces who are occupying swathes of Ukraine's east and south.
Kremlin Says Its Spies Are Watching As CIA Urges Russians To Get In Touch
The short video in Russian was accompanied by a text saying the agency wanted to hear from military officers, intelligence specialists, diplomats, scientists and people with information about Russia's economy and its leadership.
Pakistan To Try Ex-PM Khan's Violent Supporters Under Army Laws
It has previously said that the May 9 attacks against the military were "pre-planned" and ordered by Khan party's leaders. Khan has denied the allegation and demanded an investigation.
Russia, Ukraine To Receive African Mission On Potential Peace Plan, Pretoria Says
Putin and Zelenskiy had agreed to receive the mission in their respective capitals Moscow and Kyiv, a South African Presidency statement said.
Twitter, Saudi Arabia Sued In US Over Jailed User
The lawsuit filed in a US federal court in San Francisco, which named powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as a conspirator, seeks a jury trial to determine damages. Abdulrahman al-Sadhan was working for the Red Crescent in Riyadh when he was taken away from the office in 2018 and later handed a 20-year jail sentence. Al-Sadhan, who had studied in the United States, had set up an anonymous Twitter account through which he critiqued the ultra-conservative monarchy and retweeted dissident voices.
Australia Cancels Quad Meeting In Sydney After Biden Postponement
A bilateral programme in Sydney with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi could still go ahead next week, Albanese said.
WHO Warns Against Using Artificial Sweeteners
The United Nations' health agency released new guidelines on Monday advising against using so-called non-sugar sweeteners or NSS.
Ukraine Downs Russian Barrage As China Envoy Due
The wave of strikes came just over a week after Kyiv announced it had shot down a Kinzhal missile for the first time, using US-supplied Patriot systems.
Ukraine Hails Gains In Bakhmut As Zelenskiy Wins More Weapons In Europe
The battle for Bakhmut has become the longest and bloodiest of the war and has totemic significance for Russia, which has no other prizes to show for a winter campaign that cost thousands of lives.
Palestinians Mark 75 Years Since 'Catastrophe' In Occupied West Bank
According to the UN, more than 760,000 Palestinians fled or were expelled from their homes in 1948.
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