Head of Nobel-awarding Swedish Academy resigns
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Mats Malm resigns as head of the Swedish Academy; Ingrid Carlberg will succeed him as permanent secretary in June 2026.
Iran executes Aghil Keshavarz for espionage, alleging close ties with Israel's Mossad and extensive intelligence operations in Iran.
David Walliams denies inappropriate behaviour allegations after HarperCollins drops him as a publisher amid internal review.
Italian police arrest 384, investigate 655, and seize 1.4 tonnes of drugs in a major anti-trafficking operation.
World Bank allocates $700 million to enhance Pakistan's macroeconomic stability and improve service delivery across the nation.
Explosions in Balochistan disrupt Jaffar Express and Bolan Mail services, raising security concerns for train passengers in Pakistan.
U.S. strikes in Syria kill five Islamic State members, including a cell leader, in retaliation for a deadly attack.
Luigi Mangione's lawyers argue that Attorney General Bondi's death penalty decision was compromised by a conflict of interest.
Seven suspects arrested in Bangladesh for the lynching of a Hindu man over alleged blasphemy, amid ongoing violence against minorities.
IMF approves $206 million emergency aid for Sri Lanka's recovery from Cyclone Ditwah, addressing urgent humanitarian and economic needs.
Taiwan's rare violent crime shocked citizens as a planned attack left three dead and eleven injured, prompting heightened security measures.
Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan and wife Bushra Bibi sentenced to 17 years in Toshakhana corruption case.
Honduras faces growing tension as the presidential vote count extends into its third week, raising concerns over transparency and trust.
Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's health is now stable, according to her doctor, following treatment for multiple complications.