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Rebel forces in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region have said they have temporarily withdrawn from the regional capital, Mekelle, as fighting with the national army moves
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 headquarters of the intelligence service.
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 flooding in the city. Bangkok
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 a disaster-affected zone. Almost 300
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 leader said he could “annihilate”
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 region, Governor Andrei Vorobyev has
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 bid to curb immigration. Foreign
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 of the woman competing
‘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 the city’s first Muslim Mayor
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 and passengers between their border