BBC sees fragile ceasefire holding in Syria’s battle-scarred Suweida province
Sectarian clashes between Druze fighters and Bedouin militia began in the southern Syrian province about 10 days ago.
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Concert by Putin ally Gergiev cancelled in Italy
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At least 19 dead after air force jet crashes into Bangladesh school
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China begins building world’s largest dam, fuelling fears in India
The dam is on a Tibetan river that flows into India and Bangladesh, and could affect millions downstream.
Bedouins tell BBC they could return to fighting Druze in Syria
More than 1,000 people in Syria have been killed in recent clashes between Bedouin and Druze fighters.
Japan’s PM vows to stay on despite bruising exit poll
The result could destabilise Japan’s government at a pivotal moment in trade negotiations with the US.
Israeli forces kill 67 Palestinians seeking aid in northern Gaza, Hamas-run ministry says
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it had “fired warning shots” and disputed the number of reported deaths.
Passengers rescued from Indonesia ferry fire
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Moscow airports temporarily closed after Ukraine drone attacks
Russia’s defence ministry says more than 230 Ukrainian drones have been downed over Russia since Saturday morning.
‘Cautious calm’ reported in southern Syria after week of deadly tribal clashes
More than 1,000 people have been killed since sectarian fighting broke out a week ago, the Syrian Observatory for Human…