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Four Killed in Israeli Strike on Iran General in Syria

The strike targeted Razi Moussavi, a senior commander in the Quds Force, the foreign arm of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

Insect Compasses, Fire-Fighting Vines: 2023's Nature-Inspired Tech

Some insects — such as ants and bees — navigate visually based on the intensity and polarisation of sunlight, thus using the sun's position as a reference point

Afghans Marry in Mass Ceremony in Bid to Cut Costs

Fifty couples married in joint ceremony in Afghan capital -- a growing practice to reduce astronomical cost of traditional weddings in impoverished country

Sudanese in 'Total Panic' as Paramilitaries Move South

On Saturday at least eight people were killed by RSF fighters in a village in Al-Jazira state, witnesses told AFP, saying they had been shot after trying to stop their looting

Sri Lanka Frees 1,000 Prisoners to Mark Christmas

Tunisians Vote for New Chamber With Little Enthusiasm 

On Sunday, the nine million strong electorate has been asked to choose more than 2,000 councilors from around 7,000 candidates, according to the Independent High Authority for Elections

Yemen Government Welcomes UN Road Map to End War 

On Saturday, the UN special envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, said the two sides had committed to a new cease-fire and to engage in a UN-led peace process.   

UN Urges Rescue of 185 Rohingya Adrift in Indian Ocean

United Nations calls for urgent rescue of 185 people, mainly women and children, on distressed boat last heard to be near Andaman and Nicobar Islands in Indian Ocean

Sri Lanka Detains Nearly 15,000 in Drug Crackdown

Officials also seized nearly 440 kilograms of narcotics

UN Says Swedish Citizen Faces Iran Execution 'Shortly'

He was sentenced to death in 2017 on espionage charges that supporters say are baseless

Artists Use Tech Weapons Against AI Copycats

Some AI models are trained using art, with the artist getting no credit or compensation

Tanker Ship Off India Hit by Attack Drone 'Fired From Iran,' Pentagon Says

It’s a sign of expanding risks to commercial shipping beyond the Red Sea

In Chad Camps, Survivors Recount Sudan War Horrors

Brutal violence has sparked fears of ethnic cleansing

Western Nations Call for Restraint in DR Congo as Votes Counted

Five opposition leaders call for a protest march

Iran Dismisses US Claims It Is Involved in Houthi Ship Attacks

Iran says group acted on its own

Body of US-Israeli Killed in Hamas Attack Still in Gaza, Kibbutz Says

The Israeli army confirms Haggai died on October 7

Poland Calls on West to Rally Around Ukraine in Kyiv Visit

Ukraine in turn expresses hope for quick resolution to blockade from Polish truckers, says visit marks 'new page' in bilateral relations

US Says Iran 'Deeply Involved' in Houthi Ship Attacks

White House released US intelligence as Iranian-linked Yemeni insurgents persist with ship strikes they say are in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza Strip

Last French Troops to Leave Niger on Friday

It’s the third time in less than 18 months that French troops have been sent packing from a country in the Sahel

DR Congo Enters Second Day of Chaotic Election