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Russian private jet carrying six people likely crashed in Afghanistan

The crash happened Saturday in a mountainous area near Zebak district in Badakhshan province, regional spokesman Zabihullah Amiri said, adding that a rescue team had been dispatched to the area

N Korea stresses alignment with Russia against US, hints at Putin's visit

North Korea has been actively strengthening its ties with Russia, highlighted by leader Kim Jong Un's September visit to Russia for a summit with Putin

Nikki Haley questions Trump's mental fitness as he confuses her for Pelosi

Trump, 77, has accused Pelosi of turning down security he says his administration offered, but a special House committee empaneled to probe the attack found no evidence to support that claim

2 British warships collided in Bahrain, no injuries reported: Royal Navy

The two minehunters have been based in the Middle East to help protect merchant vessels

Israeli airstrike on Syria kills at least 5 Iranian advisers: Officials

The Observatory's chief, Rami Abdurrahman, said three of the Iranians were commanders, adding that four other people are still missing under the rubble

Israel's Netanyahu rejects any Palestinian sovereignty in post-war Gaza

The families are demanding the government take bold steps to free the hostages, fearing that Israel's military activity in Gaza further endangers their lives

Zelenskyy calls Trump's rhetoric about Ukraine's war 'very dangerous'

Donald Trump, I invite you to Ukraine, to Kyiv. If you can stop the war during 24 hours, I think it will be enough to come, Zelenskyy said

Iran launches satellite that is part of Western-criticised programme

It did not immediately acknowledge what the satellite did, though telecommunications minister Isa Zarepour described the launch as having a 50-kilogram (110-pound) payload

Relatives of hostages held by Hamas protest outside Netanyahu's home

The protest outside the prime minister's home and the remark by former Israeli army chief Gadi Eisenkot were among signs of growing strife in Israel over the direction of the war in its fourth month

Women and children main victims of Israel-Hamas war with 16,000 killed: UN

As a result of the more than 100-day conflict, UN Women added, at least 3,000 women may have become widows and heads of households and at least 10,000 children may have lost their fathers

Women, children main victims of Gaza conflict, with 16,000 killed: UN

In Israel, around 1,200 people were killed during the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas that sparked the war, and some 250 people were taken hostage by militants

US strikes Yemen sixth time, as Israel's war in Gaza raises tensions

In Israel, around 1,200 people were killed during the Oct 7 attack by Hamas that sparked the war and saw some 250 people taken hostage by militants

Japan spacecraft lands on lunar surface, becomes 5th country to reach moon

As the spacecraft descended, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's mission control said that everything was going as planned and later said that SLIM was on the lunar surface

Rifts emerge among Israeli officials over handling of war in Gaza: Report

Former army chief Gadi Eisenkot's comments were the latest sign of disagreement among political and military leaders over the direction of Israel's offensive on Hamas

Africa Cup 2024: Egypt loses Mo Salah to injury in 2-2 draw with Ghana

Mohammed Kudus scored both goals for Ghana but the Black Stars were let down by defensive mistakes as Omar Marmoush and Mostafa Mohamed

AUS vs WI 1st Test: Josh Hazlewood stars, Australia claim 10-wicket win

Australia dismissed the West Indies for 120 in the 13th over of the day on Friday, leaving the home side needing just 26 runs to win.

Australian Open 2024: Sabalenka crushes Tsurenko, reaches 4th round

The pair did not shake hands as is the convention for Ukrainian players against opponents from Russia or Belarus but Tsurenko congratulated Sabalenka verbally.

N Korea tests underwater nuclear attack drone in response to rivals' drills

Tensions on the Korean Peninsula are at their highest point in years with Kim accelerating weapons demonstrations

S Korea calls on divided UN council 'to break silence' on N Korea's threats

South Korea's Hwang said all 15 members of the Council are worried that North Korea's rhetoric and actions are getting more and more serious

Federal 2020 election case: Trump's bid to hold Smith in contempt denied

At issue was the order from Chutkan after Trump appealed to a higher court an earlier ruling that rejected his claims that he is immune from prosecution