Gunmen kill 27 in two shootings in South Africa
Gunmen killed at least 27 people in two mass shootings in South Africa’s two main cities, police said on Sunday, in the latest violence to hit the crime-weary country.
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Gunmen kill 27 in two shootings in South Africa
Gunmen killed at least 27 people in two mass shootings in South Africa’s two main cities, police said on Sunday, in the latest violence to hit the crime-weary country.
Bangkok floods force thousands into shelters
Thousands of Bangkok residents awoke in shelters on Sunday after flooding triggered by days of heavy rain in the Thai capital inundated homes and roads, with some starting to dry out their homes and belongings
‘Simply no alternative’ to two-state solution: Antonio Guterres
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that there is “simply no alternative” to a two-state solution, saying time is running out as the foundations for a future Palestinian state continue to be dismantled.
Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of deadly strikes as thousands flee
Yemen's Houthis accused Saudi Arabia on Tuesday of launching a wave of deadly strikes that killed civilians and prison inmates
Donald Trump beats ‘America first’ drum at UN as allies tread carefully
President Donald Trump laid out a vision on Tuesday of a militaristic US unbound by international rules in a UN speech contrasting starkly with pleas at the world body for cooperation and restraint.
Oil prices fall after Trump hails 'good' talks with Iran
Oil prices fell on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said US and Iranian representatives had met for "very good" talks at the United Nations.
Petrol in Pakistan could hit PKR1,000 per litre, warns Petroleum Minister
Pakistan’s Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik has warned that petrol could reach PKR1,000 per litre if a fuel shortage develops.
US, Iran trade threats after Houthi attacks escalate regional conflict
Iran and the United States exchanged new threats on Sunday, with President Donald Trump warning Iran would fail economically or face its leadership being wiped out if it didn't make a deal
Berlin election: Far-left party wins, vows to nationalise housing
The far-left Left Party's victory in the Berlin state election on Sunday was overshadowed by the continuing advance of the far-right in eastern Germany
How Yemen’s Houthis evolved from mountain militia into regional threat
Iranian support, years of warfare and advances in missile and drone capabilities have transformed the Houthis into a powerful force capable of disrupting Red Sea shipping and targeting regional infrastructure.
BRICS summit: Modi warns geopolitical tensions, supply shocks threaten global stability
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday warned that growing geopolitical tensions
Sweden votes in election thriller, far-right eyes govt role
Sweden votes Sunday in a general election after a tight race that will see either the far-right enter government for the first time or the left-wing opposition reclaim power.
We must work together to protect education systems: UN chief
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for stronger global efforts to protect education systems from attacks, warning that exercising the fundamental right to education is becoming increasingly dangerous amid conflicts around the world.
Houthis report over 30 Saudi strikes on several regions
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis reported more than 30 Saudi strikes on several regions on Wednesday.
Iran war is 'small potatoes' for US: Donald Trump
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