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Voters in Pakistan, Indonesia, India and other countries go to polls in 2024

Israel’s war on blockaded Palestinian enclave enters 100th day

'We may be small, but that doesn't give you the license to bully us,' says Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu

US delivers message to Iran on Houthi attacks in Red Sea; Houthi threatens 'strong response' after US Yemen strike

India says British diplomat's visit to AJK is an infringement on its 'sovereignty and territorial integrity'

Israeli air strike on house sheltering two displaced families kills 10 people

Historic succession of throne in Denmark

Spokesperson says Democratic Progressive Party can’t represent mainstream public opinion on island

DPP candidate Lai Ching-te wins presidency giving the ruling party an unprecedented third term

Ukraine suffers a large Russian missile attack; air defenses down only a small proportion

Continued Israeli bombardment with airstrikes in Rafah; ceasefire calls, international outcry over civilian casualties

Two figurines turned up in Lima airport offices of courier DHL in cardboard box

Houthis said they would hit back after U.S. and British warplanes, ships and submarines

Airlines delayed more than 7,600 flights across the U.S. on Friday

Latest strike targets radar station, Houthis vow retaliation

US and Britain carried out dozens of air strikes on Houthi military targets overnight

Temple is built on grounds where a centuries-old mosque, Babri Masjid, once stood before it was torn down by zealots

Risk of nuclear escalation has hung over since Russia sent troops into its neighbour in Feb 2022

London has been one of Kyiv's staunchest supporters since Russia's invasion

In Europe, flu is circulating at higher rate than Covid

Urges ICJ to reject South Africa's request to order halt in Gaza offensive

Strikes target airbase, airports and military camp

China denies reshaping global order, seeks US cooperation, emphasises peace, and global collaboration

Poor urban planning, weak infrastructure have made some African countries vulnerable to flash floods

Unrest appears to be in response to President Daniel Noboa's efforts to tackle cocaine trafficking

By upgrading ties with Maldives, China is setting stage for further investment in region

Israeli strikes intensify in Gaza, Arab states warn against any re-occupation of Gaza

Senator Sania Nishtar will be the first female CEO of Gavi vaccine alliance, will take over on March 18

The two heads of state announce the elevation of bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership

Violence erupts in Ecuador; president labels 22 gangs as terrorists, state of emergency declared

Gaza health ministry reports 147 deaths over past 24 hours; death toll at 23,357 now

Two US carriers with grounded planes find loose parts on similar aircraft, raising fears of recurring incident

High winds and tornadoes batter South; three deaths reported

Suchana Seth was detained after body was found in her luggage, says police

The first-ever event with over 100 Pakistani companies commenced from Tuesday

Local official says four others injured; no group has claimed responsibility for Kabul attack

0.17°C hotter than the previous hottest year, highest CO2 levels on record; urgent calls for emission reduction

French President Macron appoints Education Minister Gabriel Attal, 34, as prime minister, signaling political refresh

Gaza health system collapsing as hospitals at risk of closure amid rising casualties and deepening humanitarian crisis

New law bans breeding, butchering, distributing and selling of dogs for meat

Palestinian death toll at 23,084; Israel continues to face stiff resistance

Biden described Trump as a threat to democracy

Main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) boycott vote and turnout is low

Scientists have initiated demonstrations at industrial-scale to create protein using methanol derived from coal

G7 seeks swift exit from Gaza military phase, Blinken in Middle East for peace efforts amid rising tensions

Their release drew condemnation from victim's husband, lawyers, and politicians

Hasina, 76, first became prime minister in 1996; this will be her fifth term overall

India and Russia send largest number of visitors to Maldives - island home to many luxury resorts

NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy says missing part was key airplane component to determine reason of accident

Radwan force unit deputy head killed in Israeli strike; over 130 Hezbollah fighters killed in prior clashes