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Syria court sentences ex-President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia

A Damascus court sentenced Bashar al-Assad to death over crimes committed during Syria’s civil war, in a landmark case under the country’s post-Assad authorities. His brother Maher and cousin Atef Najib also received death sentences.

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Crash

Four killed as helicopter crashes in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro

Pilot and three Colombian women from same family die after helicopter crashes in dense forest near Vista Chinesa.

UNICEF

UNICEF acts against staffer over alleged espionage for Israel

UN confirms action against Yahav Lichner over allegations he shared confidential UN information with Israeli officials.

Netanyahu thanks PM Modi after phone call, vows stronger India-Israel bond

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi following their phone conversation on Thursday, as the two leaders reviewed progress in the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership and discussed the ongoing situation in West Asia.

Shakib

Petrol bomb attack targets Shakib Al Hasan's home after appearance with Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh cricket star's residence vandalised hours after virtual Delhi press conference as Awami League alleges politically motivated violence.

Hunger

14 million Afghans face acute hunger as food crisis deepens, warns WFP

UN agency says one in three Afghans is battling severe hunger as funding shortfalls, rising food prices and mass deportations worsen the humanitarian crisis.

Bhopal

Bhopal hosts BRICS Culture Ministers’ meet to boost global cultural cooperation

Delegates from BRICS nations and partner countries will discuss heritage conservation, museums, creative industries and people-to-people exchanges before adopting a joint declaration on August 8.