Russian Drone Strike Kills Father and Three Children in Ukraine, Injures Pregnant Woman
Five people, including three young children, were killed in overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday, as international efforts led by the United States to end…
Pezeshkian calls for unity as Iran marks 1979 Revolution anniversary
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for national solidarity while expressing willingness to continue nuclear negotiations during a large ceremony in Tehran marking the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution.…
Ukraine Says Russian Missile, Drone Attacks Kill Four, Including Child
At least four civilians, including a child, were killed in a fresh wave of Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine overnight, according to Ukrainian authorities. Ukraine’s air force said…
MSC Linked to Trade From Israeli Settlements Into EU
The world’s largest container shipping company has played a key role in transporting goods linked to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, according to a joint investigation by Al…
Bangladesh Jamaat Leader Shafiqur Rahman Draws Growing Attention
On a recent Wednesday evening in Dhaka, Shafiqur Rahman, the emir of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, stepped onto the national stage with an ambitious vision. Unveiling his party’s election manifesto ahead of…
Hong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai Jailed for 20 Years
A Hong Kong court has sentenced pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison after convicting him under the sweeping national security law imposed by Beijing. According to…
Iran Arrests Reformist Figures Over Alleged US, Israel Ties
Iran authorities have arrested four individuals, including several high-profile reformist politicians, accusing them of attempting to destabilise the country during nationwide protests earlier this year and acting in the interests…
Hamas Leader Says Disarmament Impossible Under Israeli Occupation
A senior Hamas leader has rejected calls for Palestinian armed groups in Gaza to disarm, saying such demands are incompatible with the continued Israeli military occupation of the territory. Speaking…
Somalia President Mohamud Rejects Israeli Base in Somaliland
Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has sharply criticised Israel’s involvement in his country, accusing it of undermining Somalia’s sovereignty after recognising the breakaway region of Somaliland. In an interview aired…
Thailand Votes as Reformists and Conservatives Compete for Power
Thailand went to the polls on Sunday in a closely watched general election, with progressive reformers and military-aligned conservatives competing for control in a nation that has seen three prime…