Russia claims Ukrainian drone debris sparks fire at oil refinery after drones launched by Kiev

Overnight strike damages residential buildings, says local Russian authority

Iran says talks continuing with mediators to 'prevent escalation'

US and Iranian forces exchanged heavy missile and drone attacks over the weekend and into Monday.

Dozens killed as devastating fire rips through packed Bangkok restaurant

A major fire at a crowded restaurant on the outskirts of Bangkok kills at least 30 people and leaves dozens of others injured.

Fugitive ex-PM Hasina eyes Bangladesh return 'this year'

Ties between India and Bangladesh remain tense, with Dhaka repeatedly demanding the extradition of Hasina.

Deadly earthquake jolts Afghanistan, tremors felt in Pakistan

The quake occurred at a depth of 181 kilometres at 1612 GMT, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences.

Thousands displaced in the Philippines as massive fire sweeps through an islet

Strong winds fuelled the flames, allowing the fire to spread rapidly across the densely packed community on Tuesday night in Lamion, Bongao, in Tawi-Tawi province of the Bangsamoro region.