The sectarian violence involving Islamist factions, security forces and Druze gunmen is another sign of the fragile security situation.
Category: World
Next round of Iran-US nuclear talks postponed
The delay comes after Washington imposed new sanctions targeting Iran on Wednesday.
Hundreds arrested in crackdown on May Day protests in Istanbul
More than 50,000 police officers are deployed to the Turkish capital and public transport is shut down.
Tanzanian priest – and government critic – brutally attacked
The attack on a Catholic priest comes amid rising political tensions ahead of October’s elections.
Football-loving Brazilian nun, world’s oldest person, dies at 116
Born on 8 June 1908 in southern Brazil, Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas dedicated her life to God and teaching.
Snake halts Japanese bullet trains after wrapping around power line
The famously punctual train service was suspended for almost two hours.
Robert De Niro shows support for transgender daughter
“I don’t know what the big deal is,” says the US Hollywood actor.
Seven takeaways from US-Ukraine resources deal
What this will and won’t change for US assistance to Ukraine, three years into the war.
National Security Adviser Mike Waltz to leave role, US media reports
Waltz was under pressure after a journalist was mistakenly added to a group chat in which senior officials were discussing military strikes.
Watch: Runaway kangaroo closes stretch of Alabama interstate
Runaway kangaroo ‘Sheila’ shut down part of an interstate in Alabama before being caught.