The House of Representatives has finally approved billions of dollars in new US military aid for Ukraine as it struggles to resist Russia's invasion. The much-delayed measure had vocal opponents in Congress and it took a fragile bipartisan deal to get the $61bn (£49bn)

At least 58 people going to a funeral died after their overloaded river boat capsized in the Central African Republic’s capital Bangui, the head of civil protection said on Saturday. “We were able to extract 58 lifeless bodies,” Thomas Djimasse told Radio Guira.

Nearly 100 people were killed and dozens of others injured in rain-triggered incidents after heavy rains and floods hit the northwestern and southwestern parts of Pakistan. According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), heavy rains caused flash floods in Khyber

North Korea has conducted a test on a “super-large warhead” designed for a strategic cruise missile, state media reports, adding that it also launched a new type of anti-aircraft missile. “The DPRK Missile Administration has conducted a power test of a super-large

Islamic State group fighters on Thursday killed 28 Syrian soldiers and affiliated pro-government forces in two attacks on government-held areas of the war-torn country, a war monitor said. In one attack, "22 regular army soldiers and fighters from pro-government forces were killed

After months of delay, the US House of Representatives is poised to hold a vote on tens of billions of dollars in American military aid for Ukraine and Israel this weekend. Both measures have vocal opponents in Congress, however, and their hopes of passage have hinged on a fragile

A man who set himself on fire outside the Manhattan court where former President Donald Trump's hush-money trial is being held has died. Maxwell Azzarello, 37, doused himself in a liquid before throwing conspiracy-theory pamphlets into the air. It happened as the jury selection

The first phase of voting for the 18th Lok Sabha elections began in 21 states and Union territories on Friday. Nearly 60% voter turnout was recorded till 5pm across the states. Seats in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya,

Iran fired air defenses at a major air base and a nuclear site near the central city of Isfahan after spotting drones early Friday morning, raising fears of a possible Israeli strike in retaliation for Tehran's unprecedented drone-and-missile assault on the country. It was unclear

Two US officials confirm to CBS News that an Israeli missile has hit Iran. The strike follows last weekend's retaliatory drone and missile attack against Israel, which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had vowed to respond to. Officials were tightlipped about the location or

During a military parade on Wednesday, the Iranian armed forces showcased a range of military equipment, including drones and long-range ballistic missiles days after it attacked Israel. Among the showcased arsenal was the newly enhanced long-range air defense system named Bawar-373.

Ukraine's prime minister has told the BBC there will be a "Third World War" if Ukraine loses its conflict with Russia, as he urged the US Congress to pass a long-stalled foreign aid bill. Denys Shmyhal expressed "careful optimism" that US lawmakers would pass

The EU has agreed to expand sanctions on Iranian producers of drones and missiles following Tehran's unprecedented attack on Israel. "It's very important to do everything to isolate Iran," European Council President Charles Michel said. The bloc already has

More than 11,000 people have been told to evacuate and air travel in the region has been disrupted after a volcano in northern Indonesia erupted multiple times. Mount Ruang, located in North Sulawesi Province, first erupted at 9:45pm (13:45 GMT) on Tuesday, sending billowing clouds of

Heavy rain has continued to batter Gulf states, causing deadly flash floods and disrupting flights at the world's second-busiest airport. Dubai International Airport warned of "very challenging conditions" and advised some passengers not to turn up due to areas being

The United States and the European Union say they are looking at imposing further sanctions on Iran, after its attack on Israel at the weekend. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she expected to take action "in the coming days", while EU foreign policy chief Josep

Myanmar’s jailed former leader and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest as a health measure amid a severe heatwave, the military has said. Major General Zaw Min Tun told foreign media on Tuesday that Aung San Suu Kyi and the president of her

Security forces say they have killed 29 Maoist rebels in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, days before the country goes to polls. The incident took place in Kanker area close to Bastar, which is a stronghold of the rebels. The state police say this is the highest number of

Strikes hit a playground and busy market in Maghazi refugee camp with at least 40 Palestinians killed throughout Gaza in the past day as Israel’s onslaught on civilians continues. Iran marks Army Day as the international community fearfully watches for Israeli retaliation after

Singapore has announced that Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will take over as the country’s next leader on May 15. Wong, 51, will succeed Lee Hsien Loong who has held the top job for 20 years. Lee will “relinquish his office on 15 May 2024”, the Prime