Two journalists, who were detained for their reporting on the Rohingya crisis, have been released from jail in Myanmar.
Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo were freed following a presidential pardon, months after being sentenced to seven years for crimes against the nation.
They were arrested in December 2017 whilst reporting on a military crackdown in Rakhine.
Last month, the pair were awarded the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for their work.
UK to recognise Palestinian state in September unless Israel takes action
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday Britain was prepared to recognise a Palestinian state in September at the United Nations General Assembly unless Israel takes a number of steps to improve life for Palestinians.
Gaza death toll hits 60,000 as global monitor demands action to avert famine
A worst-case scenario of famine is unfolding in Gaza and immediate action is needed to end fighting and allow unimpeded aid access, a global hunger monitor warned on Tuesday, saying failure to act now would result in widespread death.
Gunman kills four in Manhattan skyscraper, then takes own life
A gunman opened fire on Monday inside a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper housing NFL headquarters and offices of several financial firms, including Blackstone, killing four people before fatally shooting himself, New York City officials said.
India says forces killed 3 'terrorists' behind Kashmir attack
Indian forces have killed three "terrorists" involved in the April attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir in which 26 men were killed and led to a military conflict with Pakistan, Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday.
GCC welcomes efforts for two-state solution amid Saudi-French conference
The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jassim Al Budaiwi, has reaffirmed the regional body’s support for the creation of an international coalition to implement efforts aimed at resolving the Palestinian issue through a two-state solution.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
Apple Inc. shares fell Monday after a closely followed analyst warned that demand for the firm’s new iPhone 16 Pro model has been lower than expected. Is this a sign that the AI software just isn’t ready?
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