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A prominent Sri Lankan opposition leader was shot dead inside his office in Colombo on Wednesday. more
Global human rights groups urge Bangladesh to protect political freedoms, lift Awami League ban

Six international human rights organisations have urged Bangladesh’s interim government to lift the ban on ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League party, media repo ...

Israel pounds Gaza targets after accusing Hamas of breaking ceasefire

Israel launched a series of airstrikes on Hamas targets in southern Gaza on Sunday, accusing the group of violating the recently agreed ceasefire.

‘No Kings’ protests: Americans rally across US against Trump’s rule

Thousands of people across the United States took to the streets on Saturday to protest against President Donald Trump’s policies, in what organisers called the “No Kings&rdqu ...

Mariam Solaimankhil blames Pakistan, Gen Munir for ‘systematic terrorism’ in Afghanistan border conflict

Former Afghan Member of Parliament Mariam Solaimankhil has blamed the Pakistan Army for being directly responsible for the “systematic terrorism” in the region.

Pakistan–Afghanistan border clash leaves dozens dead, tensions escalate near Spin Boldak

Pakistan and Afghan Taliban forces clashed along the border on Wednesday in one of the deadliest cross-border confrontations in recent years, leaving dozens dead and many others wounded, ...

Philippines, China 'clash' in South China Sea, US condemns Beijing

The United States on Monday condemned China after Beijing and the Philippines traded accusations over a maritime confrontation close to disputed islands on the South China Sea.

Hamas releases all living hostages, ending two-year captivity since October 7 attack

More than two years after the deadly October 7, 2023 attacks, Hamas on Monday released all remaining living hostages under a ceasefire agreement reached recently with Israel, officials co ...

Tel Aviv beach displays giant ‘Thank You’ message as Trump arrives amid Israel-Hamas ceasefire

A giant sign thanking U.S. President Donald Trump appeared on a Tel Aviv beach on Monday, ahead of his visit to Israel following the latest ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.

Israel-Gaza crisis: Hamas releases first seven hostages as part of ceasefire deal

Hamas on Monday released the first seven of 20 hostages as part of a new ceasefire agreement with Israel, according to officials.