Women expose rape as a weapon of war in Sudan
Women displaced by Sudan's war are speaking publicly about surviving rape by Rapid Support Forces fighters.
Houthis launch deadly attacks on Saudi-led coalition forces in Yemen
Yemen's Houthis say they launched drones and ballistic missiles in Marib and Hadramout.
Blast hits vehicle on outskirts of Syria’s Damascus: state media
Syrian state TV says several people killed and others wounded in city of Jaramana.
Is Israel’s Netanyahu preparing to fight Iran alone?
Experts question Netanyahu's strategy, labeling Israel's war on Iran a strategic failure with global economic impacts.
Parker’s positive cocaine test caused by nutritionist, doping body says
The 34-year-old New Zealander tested positive for cocaine on day of shock loss to Fabio Wardley in London in October.
Eight countries ‘strongly denounce’ ongoing Israeli violations in Gaza
Foreign ministers of Arab and Muslim nations slam Israel targeting Gaza's hospitals, demand action to protect medics.
Argentina won’t retaliate after Brazil downgrades diplomatic ties
Buenos Aires says it will not respond after Brasilia reduced diplomatic ties over Milei’s latest attacks on Lula.
US seeks extradition of Filipino church leader accused of fraud, sex crimes
Apollo Quiboloy leads the Kingdom of Jesus Christ church, which was founded in 1985 in Davao and has branches in US.
Israel indicts settler in rare charge over Palestinian activist’s killing
Awdah Hathaleen, who worked on the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land, was killed last July in occupied West Bank.
Saudi Arabia names commander for maritime defence coalition
Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri will lead multinational coalition's naval defence to secure vital waterways.
Trump vows to find ‘leakers’ after reports of depleted Iran war munitions
The Trump administration has repeatedly pushed back on reports of shortages of both US offensive and defensive weapons.
UNICEF says one child killed per day in Gaza since ‘ceasefire’
At least 300 children reported killed in Gaza in 300 days since October 2025 truce between Israel and Hamas was agreed.
War on Iran: Iran and Oman agree on Strait of Hormuz deal
Iran and Oman agree on new coordinates for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
Real Madrid sign Ivory Coast’s Yan Diomande from RP Leipzig
The Bundesliga young player of the season in 2025/26 reportedly signed for record fee on deal until 2033.
UEFA says FIFA boycott remains despite Infantino World Cup selloff U-turn
European football's governing body says FIFA has not met conditions to end the boycott of their return to global game.
Rights groups call Israel’s killing of journalist Amal Khalil a ‘war crime’
Human Rights Watch, Amnesty say Israel seemingly targeted and killed the Lebanese journalist, obstructed rescuers.
Why $370bn tech group Palantir pays 1.4 percent tax rate: Report
The AI group's technology is used by Israeli military and Trump administration's ICE.
FIFA pays up on overdue prize money after Jordan ‘blackmail’ remark
Jordan FA's president, Prince Ali bin Hussein, accused FIFA of 'blackmail', and delayed Arab Cup prize money now paid.
What does the world pay for a child’s education?
Rich countries spend 41 times more on each child's education. AJLabs looks at the classroom inequality around the world.
Houthis claim to have killed 45 in attacks on Yemeni government forces
Attack is deadliest in Yemen's conflict between Houthis and government forces in years.
When atrocities return: The cost of failed accountability in Tigray
Amnesty International says impunity for past abuses has left civilians vulnerable as fighting returns to Tigray.
UFC 331: Van-Pantoja rematch, Tsarukyan returns and full fight card
Van and Pantoja to fight for flyweight title, while Tsarukyan faces the dangerous Mauricio Ruffy at lightweight.
Indian court sentences high-profile journalist to 10 years for rape
Tarun Tejpal, 63, says that he will appeal the conviction at the Supreme Court.
Senate panel votes to hold former official Fauci in contempt of Congress
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‘There is no money’: Is Iraq entering a phase of lean years?
Iraqi government needs approximately $8.24bn a month to pay state salaries and cover basic obligations.
UEFA vice president seeks ‘custodian of sport’ after FIFA-Infantino furore
UEFA continues to lead criticism of FIFA President Gianni Infantino despite global body's defiant stance.
Iran tightens security grip at home as war conditions with US linger
Executions, arrests and closure of public gathering spaces have raised concerns among Iranians and rights groups.
Will the US-Iran war and Hormuz deadlock last for months?
Will the war on Iran and Hormuz deadlock last for months? Experts analyse the obstacles blocking a lasting deal.
Mohamed Salah signs two-year deal with Trabzonspor after Liverpool exit
Egypt's Mohamed Salah, who left Liverpool last season after nine years with Premier League club, signs for Trabzonspor.
DR Congo Ebola health workers protest unpaid wages as deaths surpass 1,800
Aid workers say the virus is spreading at an 'alarming and unprecedented rate' as virus spreads to remote areas.