All 176 people on board Boeing 737 jet that crashed in Iran shortly after take-off have been killed.
That's according to updates from the Iranian state TV, which has cited technical issues for the crash.
Ukraine International Airlines burst into flames after crashing near Tehran's Imam Khomeini airport on Wednesday morning.
India's giant election reaches half-way mark
Prime Minister Narendra Modi voted early on Tuesday as India held the third phase of a massive general election, when seats in his home state Gujarat and 10 other regions will be decided.
Israeli army announces control of Palestinian side of Rafah crossing
The Israeli military said on Tuesday it had taken operational control of the Palestinian side of Gaza's southern Rafah Crossing, which borders Egypt and has been pivotal for the delivery of aid and exit of injured people in the Gaza war.
Indian court extends pre-trial detention of opposition leader Kejriwal
An Indian city court extended on Tuesday the pre-trial detention of opposition leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal until May 20, legal news website Live Law reported, weeks before the capital votes in national elections.
Russia's Putin sworn in as president for fifth term
President Vladimir Putin was sworn in for a new six-year term on Tuesday at a Kremlin ceremony that was boycotted by the United States and a number of other Western countries due to Russia's war in Ukraine.
Five killed, dozens trapped in South Africa building collapse
Rescuers searched through the debris of a multi-storey building collapse in the South African city of George early on Tuesday that has left at least five people dead and dozens still trapped.
A seven-year-old boy has died after being left behind accidentally inside a locked vehicle in Sharjah.
Authorities in Ras Al Khaimah have revealed plans to introduce electric air taxi services by 2027.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority is asking residents for their help to address traffic congestion across the city.
