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China has monopolized the global supply chain for lithium, a key component in batteries used to power mobile phones and EVs. As Australia tries to break this dominance, here are answers to some questions about lithium and its use in batteries.

Yemen street artist chronicles war on battle-scarred walls

On the wall of one shop in a particularly hard-hit area in Yemen, artist Alaa Rubil painted a large outline of a man's face, but obscured the eyes, nose and mouth with a cupped palm holding up three sticks of dynamite. Across the street, on the interior wall of a bombed-out apartment building, a piece he calls "Silent Suffering" depicts a skeleton playing a violin as peace signs float around its skull.

Ukraine war comes to Moscow as drones strike both capitals: See Pics

Ukrainian drones struck wealthy districts of Moscow, Russia said in what one politician called the most dangerous attack since World War Two. Meanwhile, Kyiv was also hit from the air for the third time in 24 hours.

A guide to the some of the most extreme marathons from around the world

Some running events defy ordinary endurance, pushing elite athletes to their limits across scorching deserts and treacherous mountains. Some of these races, held in extreme terrains, are ultimate tests of human resilience and strength.

Turkey Election 2023: Undefeated Erdogan extends two-decade rule in Turkey runoff

The 69-year-old Erdogan overcame Turkey's worst economic crisis in a generation and the most powerful opposition alliance to ever face his Islamic-rooted party on his way to his toughest election win.

Venice's Grand Canal turns phosphorescent green: See Pics

It is not the first time the Grand Canal has been turned green. In 1968, Argentine artist Nicolas Garcia Uriburu dyed the waters of Venice's Grand Canal green with a fluorescent dye during the 34th Venice Biennale in a stunt to promote ecological awareness.

Typhoon Mawar leaves Guam without water, power but does no major damage

Typhoon Mawar is now headed towards Philippines and is likely to weaken east of Taiwan

Splash of colour: The Tehran bazaar's pencil seller

The world may have gone digital, but Rafi has stayed true to his passion of the past 35 years, surrounded by thousands of pencils in every hue and shade imaginable.

Seven-storey blaze in Sydney spreading: See Pics

More than 100 firefighters battled towering flames and thick smoke from a seven-storey blaze in central Sydney on May 25 as the fire service warned it was spreading.

PM Modi, Albanese laid foundation stone of 'Little India' during special community event in Sydney

PM Modi joined Australian PM Albanese at the mega community event at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney Olympic Park for the foundation stone laying ceremony of 'Little India' Gateway to be built in Harris Park, Parramatta, Sydney, inhabited by a large Indian community.

In Pics: PM Modi arrives in Sydney to hold talks with Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese

During his visit, PM Modi will hold talks with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese and attend a community event to celebrate the country’s dynamic, diverse Indian diaspora. PM Modi will also meet Australian business leaders to drive Australia’s growing trade and investment relationship with India and take forward opportunities from Australia-India CEO Forum held in Mumbai in March.

PM Modi meets New Zealand counterpart Chris Hipkins during his visit to Papua New Guinea, discuss bilateral ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 22 met his New Zealand counterpart Chris Hipkins during which they discussed the full range of bilateral ties and ways to expand cooperation in various sectors like trade and commerce, education and sports.

PM Modi conferred with Fiji's highest honour, holds talks with Papua New Guinea: See Pics

PM Modi held talks with his Papua New Guinea counterpart James Marape on May 22 took stock of their bilateral relations and discussed ways to further augment cooperation in areas like commerce, technology, healthcare and climate change.

In Pics | PM Modi meets Joe Biden, Emmanuel Macron and other world leaders at G7 summit

Although India is not a member of the elite G7 grouping, Modi went to Hiroshima on the invitation of Japan, which is hosting the summit this year.

In Pics: Rescue workers reach Italian towns isolated by floods as death toll rises to 13

Rescue crews worked on May 18 to reach towns and villages in northern Italy still isolated by heavy rains and flooding, as the death toll rose to 13 and authorities began mapping out cleanup and reconstruction plans.

Japan G7 Summit: World leaders visit Hiroshima memorial in shadow of new threats

Under a gunmetal sky and driving rain, leaders of some of the world's most powerful nations gathered in Hiroshima on May 19 to confront the horrors of nuclear weapons.

Cannes 2023: A look at the evolution of dresses through the ages

As global style icons unveil their best custom, haute-couture looks on the Cannes red carpet, take a look at the evolution of dresses through the ages

Cannes 2023 in pics: Sara Ali Khan makes red carpet debut; Helen Mirren's blue hair, Johnny Depp's return and more

The Cannes Film Festival opened its 76th edition with a parade of stars, including the much-debated return of Johnny Depp. The starry celebration, which will include the premieres of 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny' and Martin Scorsese's latest film, continues through May 27.

US Ambassador Eric Garcetti's India visit: Engagements with Mukesh Ambani and Shah Rukh Khan, captured in Photos: See pics

Newly appointed US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti arrives in India. Garcetti was sworn in by US Vice President Kamala Harris as the new US Ambassador to India in March this year. During his trip to Mumbai and Gujarat, Garcetti met Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani, visited Sabarmati Ashram in Gujarat and enjoyed IPL match in Ahmedabad.

Jaishankar Three-Nation Tour: EAM meets Belgian PM, discusses bilateral cooperation and contemporary strategic concerns

S Jaishankar arrived in Brussels on May 15 evening for the last leg of his three-nation tour covering Bangladesh, Sweden and Belgium.

In Pics: Ukraine's Zelensky, in Britain, wins pledge of long-range drones

Zelensky met Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at the British leader's Chequers country residence, where the pair also discussed Ukraine's request for Western fighter jets.

Turkey Elections 2023: Erdogan ascendant as Turkey heads for historic runoff

With almost all ballots counted on May 15 morning, Erdogan led with 49.42 percent of the vote to Kilicdaroglu's 44.95 percent, according to official figures provided by state news agency Anadolu. A nationalist third candidate, Sinan Ogan, emerged as the kingmaker after picking up five percent, but has yet to come out for either frontrunner.

In Pics: Migrants crowd at the U.S.-Mexico border as Title 42 gives way to new rules

A 3-year-old asylum restriction known as Title 42 ended and has been replaced by new regulations imposed by the Biden administration.

Powerful Cyclone Mocha floods homes, cuts communications in western Myanmar, at least 700 injured: See Pics

Strong winds injured more than 700 of about 20,000 people who were sheltering in sturdier buildings on the highlands of Sittwe township such as monasteries, pagodas and schools.

In Pics: New fighting kills 2 Palestinian militant commanders, elderly man in Israel as Egypt pushes truce

It has been the worst bout of fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza in months, with at least 10 civilians — mostly women and children — among the dead. The conflagration, now in its fourth day, comes at a time of soaring tensions and spiking violence over the past year in the occupied West Bank.

FM Sitharaman is on 2-day visit to Japan for G7 meeting, invites Japanese investments

Sitharaman is on a two-day official visit to Niigata, Japan, for a 'Dialogue with partner countries' at the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting on May 12.

Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan arrested: The country's history of imprisoning its prime ministers

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is not the first Pak PM to have been arrested. India’s neighbour has a history of improvising its PMs.

In pictures: Buddy Holly wins best in show at the Westminster Dog Show

A petit basset griffon Vendeen named Buddy Holly won best of show on May 9 in the 147th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, beating out more than 3,000 dogs from 210 breeds and varieties to claim the most prestigious U.S. prize.

Desperate Sudanese flee to Chad as fighting deepens: See Pics

Battles since mid-April have killed hundreds of people and wounded thousands of others, disrupted aid supplies and sent 100,000 refugees fleeing abroad.

Everything you should know about the Islamic State terror group: In Pics

What is Islamic State, how dangerous is it, what are its preferred terror tactics, all you need to know...

In Pics: Protests break out against arrest of Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan

Imran Khan's arrest came a day after the powerful military rebuked him for repeatedly accusing a senior military officer of trying to engineer his assassination and the former armed forces chief of being behind his removal from power last year.

Gun Violence in America: A look at 10 most deadly mass shootings of 2023

The US has seen at least 191 mass shootings in the first 127 days of the year, with the latest in a busy Texas shopping mall leaving nine people dead – including the suspected gunman. A look at America’s 10 most deadly mass shootings of 2023.

In Pics: Coronation of the longest-serving British heir apparent, King Charles III

The United Kingdom today marked the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

In Pics: King Charles III is officially ascending throne; a look at other King Charles who reigned before

King Charles III will be crowned alongside wife Camilla on May 6 in a centuries-old ceremony with celebrations marked by pomp and pageantry. There have been two King Charles who reigned before Charles III. Take a look…

EAM Jaishankar holds meeting with Chinese, Russian, Uzbekistan counterparts on sidelines of SCO meet in Goa: See Pics

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on May 4 held bilateral meeting with his counterparts from China, Russia and Uzbekistan on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in Goa.

Britain readies for King Charles III’s coronation: See Pics

More than 2,200 people will attend the coronation of Britain's King Charles, Buckingham Palace said on May 1, including international representatives from 203 countries as well as community and charity workers.

In Pics: All you need to know about Ajay Banga, the next World Bank president

Banga, the first World Bank president from South Asia, takes over on June 2 from outgoing president David Malpass, who is stepping down early from a presidency clouded by questions over his climate stance.

US Debt Ceiling: All you need to know about it

What is debt ceiling? What happens if the US Congress doesn’t raise it on time? Answers to this and more

Serbia School Shooting: Teenage boy kills 8 children, guard in Belgrade

A teenage boy opened fire at a school in Serbia's capital on May 3, killing eight children and a school guard, police said. Six more children and a teacher were injured and hospitalised.

In Pics: Flower fields of Carlsbad

Nearly 50 acres of giant tecolote ranunculus flowers bloom for approximately six to eight weeks each year in Carlsbad, California.

Met Gala 2023 Red Carpet Highlights | In Pics

Scroll through to have a glimpse of everything fashion and style at the Met Gala 2023 red carpet

This drought-hit Spanish town gets water by truck as temperatures soar: See Pics

Residents of a small town in southern Spain gathered at the main square to collect drinking water as large swathes of the Iberian Peninsula braved unseasonally hot weather that have exacerbated a long drought.

In Pics: Russia strikes Ukraine with missiles and drones, killing at least 12

Russian strikes battered cities across Ukraine early on April 28, killing at least 12 people in a barrage of missiles and drones that hit as Kyiv prepares an expected counteroffensive. The deadly attack included a strike on a residential building and came days after the leaders of Ukraine and China spoke by phone, with Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly advocating peace negotiations.

King Charles III: Here’s what happens during the coronation of Britain's monarch

King Charles’ coronation ceremony will be held on 6th May. A look at what will happen during the ceremony that’s been in the making for years.

Tunisia rounds up migrants at sea in unprecedented numbers

Migrants, mainly from sub-Saharan Africa, are undertaking the perilous journey in unprecedented numbers. In the first three months of this year, 13,000 migrants were forced from their boats off the eastern Tunisian port city of Sfax, the main launching point.

Itasha, the 'cringeworthy' cartoon cars of Japan, are making an image U-turn

"Itasha" means "cringeworthy car", reflecting the misfit image the vehicles had when they first started appearing on roads around 20 years ago. But perceptions have begun to change, with anime and other hobby subcultures gaining a new mainstream acceptance in Japan.

US President Joe Biden announced 2024 re-election bid; a look at confirmed and potential candidates in the race

President Joe Biden on April 25 formally announced that he is running for re-election in 2024, asking voters to give him more time to “finish this job” and extend the run of America’s oldest president for another four years.

Sudan Crisis: All about what is happening in the country | In Pics

A rivalry between Sudan’s two top generals has engulfed Sudan in warfare. The fighting between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's forces and his former deputy Mohamed Hamdan Daglo's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) began on April 15 over a dispute on the planned integration of the RSF into the regular army. The move was a key condition for a deal aimed at restoring Sudan's democratic transition after the military toppled former leader Omar al-Bashir in April 2019 following mass citizen protests. The two men had joined forces to oust a civilian government installed after Bashir's downfall, before turning on each other

India launches ‘Operation Kaveri’ to evacuate stranded citizens from Sudan: See Pics

India on April 24 launched ‘Operation Kaveri’ to bring back its nationals from Sudan that has been witnessing fierce fighting following a power struggle between the regular army and a paramilitary force.

In Pics: Sudan factions agree to 72-hour ceasefire as foreigners are evacuated

Sudan's warring factions agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire starting on April 25, while Western, Arab and Asian nations raced to extract their citizens from the country.