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Sri Lanka's former president Ranil Wickremesinghe was granted bail on Tuesday, four days after his arrest on the charge of misusing state funds for an overseas visit.
Israeli protesters call for hostage deal ahead of cabinet meeting
Protesters calling for an end to the war in Gaza and the return of hostages being held there took to the streets in Israel on Tuesday morning ahead of a security cabinet meeting scheduled for the evening.
India's Election Commission under fire from opposition
The Election Commission of India, long regarded as the impartial guardian of the world's largest democracy, is facing unprecedented scrutiny over its credibility and independence.
Australia expels Iran ambassador over antisemitic attacks
Australia expelled Iran's ambassador on Tuesday, accusing the country of being behind antisemitic arson attacks in Melbourne and Sydney.
'The marshes are dead': Iraqi buffalo herders wander in search of water
Like his father, Iraqi buffalo herder Watheq Abbas grazes his animals in Iraq's southern wetlands, but with persistent drought shrinking marshland where they feed and decimating the herd, his millennia-old way of life is threatened.
Indian readies for punishing US tariffs
Indian exports to the United States will face some of the highest tariffs in the world this week, barring a last-minute reversal from President Donald Trump.
Norway wealth fund divests from Caterpillar over Gaza 'rights violations'
Norway's sovereign wealth fund said Monday that it had divested from US construction equipment firm Caterpillar over purported involvement in rights violations in the Israel-Hamas war.
Trump suggests many Americans 'like a dictator'
US President Donald Trump on Monday suggested many Americans would like a dictator as he signed orders to tighten his federal clampdown on the capital Washington and to prosecute flag-burners.
Bolivia candidate vows to scrap China, Russia lithium deals
Bolivian right-wing presidential hopeful Jorge Quiroga on Monday vowed to scrap billion-dollar lithium extraction deals struck by the outgoing government with Russia and China if elected leader.
Trump says he wants to meet North Korea's Kim again
US President Donald Trump said Monday he hoped to meet again with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, possibly this year, as he held White House talks with South Korea's dovish new leader that got off awkwardly.
US backs ambassador to France in antisemitism row
A diplomatic row between the United States and France escalated on Monday when Washington decided to stand firmly behind its ambassador's criticism of the French response to a rising tide of antisemitism.
Polish president blocks law extending Ukrainian refugees' rights
Polish President Karol Nawrocki on Monday blocked legislation that would extend rights Ukrainian refugees have in Poland, taking particular exception to child benefits which he said should be paid only to parents with a job.
Trump eyes N.Korea meet as he ambushes S.Korea leader
US President Donald Trump said Monday he hoped again to meet North Korea's leaders as he fired off an extraordinary attack against the South's leader hours before opening talks with him.
Trump advisor says US may take stakes in other firms after Intel
The US government could take stakes in other companies after doing so with chipmaker Intel, President Donald Trump's top economic advisor Kevin Hassett said Monday.
Polish president blocks law to extend social welfare to Ukrainian refugees
Polish President Karol Nawrocki on Monday blocked legislation to extend child benefits to all Ukrainian refugees in Poland, saying only parents who work should receive them.
Five journalists among 20 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital: civil defence
Gaza's civil defence agency said five journalists were among at least 20 people killed Monday when Israeli strikes hit a hospital in the south, with Reuters, the Associated Press and Al Jazeera mourning their slain contributors.
Russia to hold espionage hearing against French researcher
A Russian court is expected to outline fresh espionage charges Monday against a French researcher, already serving a three-year sentence, the latest in a string of Westerners to face decades in prison amid the Ukraine offensive.
Four journalists among 15 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital: civil defence
Gaza's civil defence agency said four journalists were among at least 15 people killed Monday when Israeli strikes hit Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis
Bleak future for Rohingya, as Bangladesh seeks to tackle crisis
The rain was relentless the night Mohammad Kaisar fled for his life from his home in Myanmar's Maungdaw township.
Cambodia MPs pass law allowing stripping of citizenship
Cambodian parliamentarians passed on Monday legislation allowing people who collude with foreign countries to be stripped of citizenship, a law rights groups fear will be used to banish dissent.
Israeli strikes in Yemen's capital kill six, Huthis say
Israeli strikes in Yemen's capital Sanaa on Sunday killed at least six people, according to the country's Iran-backed Huthi rebels, who have repeatedly launched missiles and drones at Israel throughout the Gaza war.
UN Security Council to vote on embattled Lebanon peacekeepers
The United Nations Security Council will vote Monday on the future of the blue helmet peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon that has faced US and Israeli opposition.
Row breaks out as US diplomat criticises France on antisemitism
France's foreign ministry said Sunday it would summon the US ambassador after he criticised the government for what he said was its insufficient action against antisemitism in a letter to President Emmanuel Macron.
Israeli strikes in Yemen's capital kill four, Huthis say
Israeli strikes in Yemen's capital Sanaa on Sunday killed at least four people, according to the country's Iran-backed Huthi rebels, who have repeatedly launched missiles and drones at Israel throughout the Gaza war.
US envoy criticises France's lack of action over antisemitism
The US ambassador to France has written to President Emmanuel Macron to denounce his government's insufficient action against antisemitism, days after similar remarks from Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu.
Russia and Ukraine exchange POWs, civilians
Russia and Ukraine each sent back more prisoners of war on Sunday in the latest in a series of exchanges that has seen hundreds of POWs released this year, the two sides said.
UK vows to speed up asylum claims as hotel protests spread
The UK government vowed on Sunday to overhaul its asylum system after weekend protests broke out across the country at hotels housing migrants, with more planned.
Ukraine marks independence day with drone strikes on Russia
Ukraine launched a wave of drone strikes on Russia Sunday, triggering a fire at a nuclear power plant as it celebrated Ukrainian independence day against a backdrop of fading hopes for recent peace efforts.
North Korea test-fires two new air defence missiles: KCNA
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen the test-firing of two new air defence missiles, state media said Sunday, after Pyongyang accused Seoul of fomenting tensions on the border.
Nigeria says killed over 35 jihadists near Cameroon border
Nigeria's airforce said it had killed more than 35 jihadists in raids Saturday on militant fighters that had gathered near the Nigeria–Cameroon border following an attempted attack on ground troops.
Sri Lanka ex-president rushed to intensive care after jailing
Sri Lanka's jailed former president was rushed to intensive care at a state hospital on Saturday, a day after being charged with misusing government funds for foreign travel.
Russia claims more Ukraine land as hopes for summit fade
Russia on Saturday said its forces had taken two villages in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region, increasing the military pressure as world leaders struggle to broker an end to the conflict.