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Ethiopian conflict: TPLF forces withdraw from Tigray regional capital Mekelle

Rebel forces in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region have said they have temporarily withdrawn from the regional capital, Mekelle, as fighting…

1 month ago

Ethiopia and Eritrea cut diplomatic ties as Tigray conflict escalates

The latest diplomatic confrontation came hours after loud explosions were heard on Wednesday night in Addis Ababa, close to the…

1 month ago

Bangkok locals create floating market during floods in Thailand

Locals in Bangkok have transformed a flooded street in front of a shopping mall into a temporary floating market during…

1 month ago

Disaster declared as heavy rains spark Bangkok flooding

Days of almost continuous heavy rains have caused widespread flooding in the Thai capital, with the city's governor declaring it…

1 month ago

US and Iran hold first talks since June after Trump’s ‘annihilation’ threat

Top Iranian and US officials have held talks at the UN in New York on a day when the US…

1 month ago

Two killed in ‘massive’ Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow region, says Russia

At least two people have been killed and six injured in a "massive" overnight Ukrainian drone attack on the Moscow…

2 months ago

Australia immigration crackdown: visas for international students and backpackers targeted

International students, so-called "visa hoppers" and backpackers will be targeted under stricter rules announced by Australia on Thursday in a…

2 months ago

Hyrox athlete sparks debate for pushing through race after soiling herself

An athlete's Hyrox performance has sparked debate after completing a race in Beijing despite soiling herself midway through the event.Footage…

2 months ago

‘Islam is being hijacked’: Brother of Muslim first responder killed in 9/11

This year’s 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks has become embroiled in divisive politics. There are controversial calls for…

2 months ago

North Korea and Russia open first road bridge linking the two countries

The first road bridge linking Russia and North Korea has opened, allowing the two countries to more easily move cargo…

2 months ago