Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban government on Wednesday announced a temporary suspension of military strikes, framing the temporary ceasefire as a gesture to mark the end of Ramadan. Both sides said the halt for Eid al-Fitr had been requested by "brotherly Islamic countries," including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey.
European powers have warned Israel against a ground offensive in Lebanon as Israel's military admitted that it was carrying out "limited and targeted ground operations" in the south of the country against Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militia and political group.
For the past three years, believers in the Central African Republic have been gathering for Russian Orthodox services at the small parish of Saint-Andre de Bimbo near the capital, Bangui. Patrick, 38, is one of them. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church before converting to the Russian Orthodox Church.
A strike by the Verdi union on Wednesday grounded all passenger flights at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) for the entire day. The walkout began early in the morning as planned and was set to last until midnight, Verdi negotiator Holger Rössler said. Terminals have remained largely empty. What do we know about the strike at Berlin airport?
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The shocking and unprecedented news that this year's African Cup of Nations (AFCON) winner Senegal will be stripped of their title, which will instead go to beaten finalists Morocco, has sent shockwaves across the continent's football community.
A plasticizer is a general term for a whole range of chemicals added to materials, typically plastic and rubber, to make them softer and more pliable. They're found in countless everyday items like plastic shower curtains, shrink-wrap, PVC raincoats or flexible tubing and wire insulation for homes.
Traditional gender roles are undergoing something of a revival on social media, thanks to tradwife TikTok creators, right-wing influencers like Andrew Tate and others. Tate, one should add, is under investigation for abusing and raping various women.
Demonstrators outside City Hall in Los Angeles on March 2 protest against the U.S. and Israel's attack on Iran. Mario Tama/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mario Tama/Getty Images Stay up to date with our Politics newsletter, sent weekly . The war in Iran continues with no clear end in sight.
Iranian tanker docking at the platform of the oil facility in the Kharg Island, on the shore of the Persian Gulf. The island is responsible for 90% of Iran's oil exports, making it a lifeline for its economy. Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images The U.S.
President Denis Sassou-Nguesso has won the presidential election in the Republic of Congo, according to provisional results. The 82-year-old leader garnered nearly 95% of the vote, Interior Minister Raymond Zephirin Mboulou announced on state television. The results, pending Constitutional Court certification, grant Nguesso a fifth consecutive term.
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has responded to takeover threats from Donald Trump, saying that the US would face "unbreakable resistance" if it tried to seize the country.