At least nine killed in Israeli attack on southern Lebanon

Israel’s military claims it hit a Hezbollah ‘weapons warehouse’ but Lebanese Health Ministry says residence attacked.…

Hamas rejects ‘new’ Gaza truce conditions as Biden says deal closer than ever

Hamas said Friday the Palestinian group rejected “new conditions” in a Gaza ceasefire plan the United…

US, Qatar and Egypt say mediators will work to finalise Gaza ceasefire deal

Mediators announce a ‘bridging proposal’ that would set the path for regional de-escalation and ending the…

Thailand’s parliament votes for Paetongtarn Shinawatra to be next prime minister

Thailand’s parliament voted on Friday for Paetongtarn Shinawatra to be the country’s next prime minister, thrusting another member of the…

Sweden confirms first case of mpox strain outside Africa

Sweden says it has confirmed a first case of mpox clade I, a viral infection that spreads…

As fallout surges from Venezuela’s election crisis, the region fears another mass exodus

President Nicolás Maduro’s contested claim of victory in last month’s election not only threw Venezuela into uncertainty but…

Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin removed from office in shock court ruling

Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has been removed from office after a court ruled he had violated the…

Japanese are worried and confused after first-ever megaquake advisory. What does it mean?

Japan, one of the most earthquake-prone nations on earth, issued its first-ever “megaquake advisory” last week…

Africa CDC declares mpox a public health emergency

Africa’s top public health body acts over outbreak of mpox that spread from the Democratic Republic…

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he will step down in September

Kishida will not seek re-election as the leader of the ruling LDP in party elections next…