Rescuers looking for an Indonesian plane that lost contact after taking off from the capital Jakarta on Saturday have found suspected debris in waters north of the city, an official of the Basarnas search and rescue agency said.
Agus Haryono told Reuters it had not been confirmed that the debris came from Sriwijaya Air Flight SJ182, which lost contact after taking off with more than 50 people aboard.
Iran threatens to retaliate for US blockade
The US military said it will begin a blockade of ships leaving Iran's ports on Monday, and Tehran threatened to retaliate after weekend talks failed to reach a deal to end the war, leaving a ceasefire in jeopardy.
Israel presses assault on Lebanon border town ahead of US-hosted talks
Israeli troops launched an attack to seize a key south Lebanon town from Hezbollah fighters holed up inside on Monday, pressing the war on the group on the eve of historic talks between Israeli and Lebanese government envoys.
One killed in Ukraine despite Easter ceasefire, officials say
A Russian drone attack has killed one person in Ukraine's frontline eastern Donetsk region on Sunday, Ukrainian police said on Monday, before the expiry of a ceasefire to mark Orthodox Easter.
Haiti declares three days of national mourning for 25 killed in stampede
Haiti has declared three days of national mourning on Sunday, a day after a deadly stampede killed 25 people during an annual celebration thronged by students and visitors at its Laferriere Citadel tourist attraction.
Australia appoints woman to lead its army for the first time
Australia has announced on Monday that a woman would lead its army for the first time in history, as part of a reshuffle of the country's defence force leadership.
