Nearly eight million people in South Sudan at risk of acute hunger: NGOs
Aid agencies warn that time is running out to avoid an 'irreversible humanitarian catastrophe'.
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Trump scolds Germany’s Merz for criticism of Iran war
US president says German chancellor 'doesn't know what he's talking about', defends war on Iran as necessary.
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After 60 days of war in Iran, does US Congress want a say?
Under law, Trump needs Congressional approval to continue war, experts say, but Congress may avoid the issue altogether.
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Massive explosion from Israeli operation seen in southern Lebanon
Video captured massive explosions in southern Lebanon in what the Israeli military called strikes on a Hezbollah tunnel.
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Can the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty prevent a disaster?
The United Nations chief warns of the waning influence of the global agreement.
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Families forced into displacement by famine in Sudan
Families in Sudan face hunger and displacement during war with millions dependent on limited and inconsistent aid.
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Greek pensioner, 89, arrested following shooting rampage
The gunman's motive remains unclear.
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Austrian pleads guilty to ISIL-planned attack on Taylor Swift concert
Beran A admits conspiring in other plans abroad as well as planning attack on Swift's Vienna concert.
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Trump approval dips to record low amid Iran war, inflation woes: Poll
Only 22 percent of US voters back the president's performance on the cost of living, Reuters/Ipsos survey suggests.
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Mali military leader Goita emerges as Russia declares it halted coup
First sighting of Goita since rebel attacks comes as Russia seeks to dampen speculation over ally's military government.
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What are OPEC and OPEC +, and why has the UAE quit?
The Gulf state is the latest to quit the group, which was created to form a united ⁠front on oil pricing.
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From exile to judge: Symbolism in Syria’s trial of Assad, former officials
Formerly sentenced to death, Judge al-Aryan now oversees trial, but transitional justice still far from complete.
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Bosnia signs up to Trump-linked pipeline to reduce Russian gas dependence
The European Union warns that the deal on the link to Croatia could jeopardise Bosnia’s bid to join the bloc.
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Over 46°C heatwave grips northwestern, central India
An unusual April heatwave is scorching large parts of India, with temperatures exceeding 46°C in some areas.
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Ukrainian drones strike Russia’s Tuapse refinery for third time
Ukraine targeted a major Russian oil refinery in the Black Sea port city of Tuapse for the third time within two weeks.
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Is a US-Iran deal still possible?
As the Strait of Hormuz stays largely shut and Washington sends mixed signals, talks run through Islamabad and Moscow.
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UAE leaves OPEC in blow to oil cartel amid war on Iran
The United ‌Arab Emirates has announced it’s withdrawing from OPEC and OPEC+.
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LIVE: PSG vs Bayern Munich – Champions League semifinal first leg
Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the semifinal first leg from Parc des Princes in Paris.
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Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia for first time since start of war on Iran
High-level GCC summit in Jeddah embodies 'unified Gulf stance' towards the war, Qatar's emir says.
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FIFA cut World Cup ref following arrest for alleged sexual assault in UK
FIFA 'aware of serious allegation' following UK arrest of match official who will now not be listed for World Cup.
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Maldives police raid news outlet over report alleging president’s affair
Police seize Adhadhu's computers over documentary alleging an affair between President Mohamed Muizzu and a former aide.
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Belarus eyes Western ties as it frees journalist Andrzej Poczobut
President Alexandr Lukashenko is hoping to improve relations with the West once more.
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Qatar says using Hormuz Strait as political weapon is ‘unacceptable’
Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari said that the Strait of Hormuz must not be used as a bargaining chip.
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Is Egypt threatening Israel through its military exercises on the border?
Residents along Israel's border with Egypt have expressed alarm at Egypt's plans for live-fire drills in Sinai.
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What is the Azawad Liberation Front, part of the Mali attacks?
Tuaregs have long fought for independence in northern Mali, and the FLA represents the latest of many rebellions.
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