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Venezuela grants amnesty that could release hundreds of political detainees More than 600 people may be in custody for political reasons, one Venezuelan rights group estimates. Relatives of prisoners gather…

One killed, 11 injured in Yemen after security forces disperse STC storming Protest erupts after the internationally recognised government holds its first session in the southern city of Aden. Fighters…

US jets escort Russian military aircraft out of Alaska’s air defence zone NORAD says aircraft did not enter sovereign airspace and were not considered a threat. Two US fighter jets…

Is southern Yemen’s next phase being decided on the ground? Security fragmentation, regional rivalries and stalled military integration are reshaping authority in government-controlled southern governorates. Fighters said to be backed…

Deadly tower collapse has locals in Lebanon’s Tripoli asking: Are we next? February 8 collapse killed at least 15 people in Lebanon’s second city, where buildings are in poor condition…

Trump orders Pentagon, federal agencies to release files on UFOs and aliens US president’s announcement comes amid a surge of interest following comments on aliens by ex-President Barack Obama. A…

Major road crash leaves 18 dead, 3 injured in northeast Egypt Road accidents, often linked to speeding, claim thousands of lives each year in Egypt. Vehicles in traffic in the…

Indonesia, Morocco, Kosovo among 5 countries to send troops under Gaza plan Kazakhstan and Kosovo have also pledged to participate, while Egypt and Jordan will provide training for police officers.…

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,457 These are the key developments from day 1,457 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. A service member of the Ukrainian Armed Forces walks…