Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 397
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 397th day, we take a look at the main developments. Here is the situation as it stands on Monday, March 27, 2023: Diplomacy After…
North Korea fires ballistic missiles after protesting US drills
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, North Korea has fired two ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast, according to the South Korean military, after protesting joint military drills by the…
Photos: Mississippi reels from devastating tornadoes
Residents in Mississippi started clean-up operations on Sunday after a destructive tornado tore across the state, killing at least 26 people and shredding houses and largely wiping out the small…
Israeli PM fires defence minister who criticised judicial reforms
Minister Yoav Gallant on Saturday spoke out against the prime minister’s plan to overhaul the country’s judicial system. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed Defence Minister Yoav Gallant a…
Polls open in Cuba for legislative elections
Polls have opened across Cuba in elections for the National Assembly, the island country’s highest legislative body. Polling stations opened their doors at 7am local time (11:00 GMT) on Sunday,…
Photos: Indian Muslims celebrate the beginning of Ramadan
New Delhi, India – India is home to the world’s third-largest Muslim population, with approximately 200 million Muslims living in the country as a minority in a predominantly Hindu country.…
Hong Kong residents hold first protest in years under new rules
Police grant organisers a ‘no objection’ letter on condition they ensure the protest does not violate national security laws. Hong Kong police have permitted a small protest march under tight…
Iran, Syria condemn US attacks on Iran-linked facilities
Tehran says the US attacks hit civilian targets and constituted a violation of international law and Syrian sovereignty. Tehran, Iran – The governments of Iran and Syria have condemned the…
Another boat sinks off Tunisia, killing 19 African asylum seekers
Latest deaths come as Italian media report that a record 2,000 refugees and migrants had arrived in Lampedusa within 24 hours. At least 19 refugees and migrants from sub-Saharan Africa…
‘My city is gone’: Powerful tornado kills dozens in Mississippi
Dozens of people have been killed after a powerful storm that spawned at least one tornado ripped across the US states of Mississippi and Alabama, tearing off roofs, smashing cars…