Now in power, Nepal’s rapper-politician Balen Shah faces new challenge
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Ukraine fends off increased attacks, strikes Russian oil revenue
Russia launches possible spring offensive, but makes no significant gains; Ukraine hits oil terminals in response.
How can students in Gaza continue to learn with no universities?
We look at the hardships of students in Gaza trying to pursue higher education after Israel destroyed all universities.
Israeli opposition leader rails against ‘multi-front war without strategy’
Yair Lapid says military 'is stretched to the limit and beyond' as Israeli forces wage attacks on Iran and Lebanon.
Israel’s opposition says military forces are ‘in collapse’
Yair Lapid has criticises the government and says military forces are ‘in collapse.'
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Iran bans sports teams from travelling to ‘hostile’ countries amid war
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Italy to play Bosnia in 2026 World Cup playoff final, Kosovo face Turkiye
Elsewhere, Bolivia beat Suriname and Jamaica defeat New Caledonia in intercontinental playoff semifinals.
US-Israel war on Iran: What’s happening on day 28 of attacks?
Trump has delayed attacks on Iran's energy facilities by 10 days, claiming talks are going well - though Iran disagrees.
‘Truly junk’: E-waste from rich nations floods local markets in Nigeria
Discarded, near-end-of-life electronics shipped from developed countries are adding to Nigeria's growing e-waste burden.
The Strait of Hormuz is not just an oil chokepoint
It is the single point of failure of globalised production.
Sri Lanka braces for new economic crisis as war on Iran continues
For many Sri Lankans, the fuel shortage triggered by the war carries echoes of the 2022 economic crisis - with a twist.
Malaysia’s ships allowed to pass Strait of Hormuz, PM Anwar says
Malaysian leader says oil tankers granted clearance by Iran as government introduces measures to conserve fuel.
First responders rescue man from Tehran building hit by air strike
The Iranian Red Crescent Society released video showing rescuers in Tehran pulling a man from a damaged building.
Palestinians flee tear gas as Israeli settlers arrive in occupied West Bank
The Israeli army fired tear gas at Palestinian residents of the Beit Imrin village in the occupied West Bank.
Red Crescent video shows aftermath of strike on homes in Iran’s Urmia
Iranian Red Crescent video shows the aftermath of a strike on a residential area in Urmia.
Trump’s signature to appear on US currency in first for sitting president
Announcement is the latest example of Trump literally stamping his name on US institutions.
Albanese says Australia playing “constructive” role in the war on Iran
Australia’s prime minister says his government has made a “constructive” contribution to the war on Iran.
Endangered monarch butterfly population surges 64 percent
Mexico's monarch butterfly population surged 64 percent this winter.
Mexico launches search for two missing aid boats bound for Cuba
Mexico’s navy has launched a search operation after two boats carrying humanitarian aid to Cuba went missing.
Australia’s post-Bondi crackdown accused of targeting pro-Palestinian voices
Fear for future of peaceful protest in Australia while some say Jewish community being prioritised over others.
Who is fighting in Myanmar’s multi-front civil war?
Alliances are fluid in Myanmar's civil war, involving a military regime, ethnic armed groups and pro-democracy forces.
Analysts say Trump doesn’t understand Iran reality has changed
Watch this discussion between Ross Harrison and Hassan Ahmadian on US strategy regarding Iran.
Former Venezuelan president Maduro seeks to throw out US drug charges
Nicolas Maduro appeared in a New York court seeking to dismiss drug trafficking charges.
Projectile from Lebanon kills at least one in north Israel
Video captured flames and black smoke where a projectile from Lebanon killed at least one person in northern Israel.
Iran war live: Trump delays attacks on Iranian energy sector by 10 days
Iranian missiles, drones target Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Jordan as Trump says Iran has 'chance to make a deal'.
Costa Rica to accept 25 deportees per week under Trump deportation effort
The Central American nation is latest to sign a 'third-country' deportation agreement with the Trump administration.
Trump ‘pausing’ plan to destroy Iranian power plants for 10 days
Donald Trump says he is “pausing” his plan to destroy Iranian power plants for 10 days.
EU’s top diplomat urges US to pressure Russia to stop aiding Iran
The European Union’s Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas says the US needs to pressure Russia to stop assisting Iran.
Mbappe nets for 10-man France in win against Brazil in World Cup warm-up
France beat Brazil 2-1 in a friendly in United States, in what was a potential dress rehearsal for World Cup 2026 final.
Manila’s streets empty as fuel prices surge amid Strait of Hormuz crisis
Empty streets expose another crisis as Filipinos battle soaring oil prices, dwindling incomes, and a stagnating economy.