KHARTOUM—Sudan’s army launched air strikes on a rival paramilitary force’s base near the capital in a bid to reassert control over the chaotic country on Sunday after a power struggle erupted into clashes that killed 56 civilians and dozens of fighters. The fighting that broke out on Saturday between army units loyal to General Abdel…

KHARTOUM, Sudan—Sudan’s army launched air strikes on a rival paramilitary force’s base near the capital in a bid to reassert control over the chaotic country on April 16 after a power struggle erupted into clashes that killed 56 civilians and dozens of fighters. The fighting that broke out on April 15 between army units loyal…

Legislators in New Mexico are advancing legislation that will rein in private paramilitary groups. House Bill 14 emerged Monday from the House Judiciary Committee vetting for a possible floor vote, with the backing of Democrats. “The state constitution prohibits private paramilitary activity, but today New Mexico doesn’t have a law that’s tailored to effectively preventing…

CAIRO—Iranian authorities sentenced five people to death for allegedly killing a member of a paramilitary force affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard, state media said Tuesday. Eleven others received prison sentences. The 13 men and three minors had been charged with killing Ruhollah Ajamian, a member of the Basij, a paramilitary volunteer branch of Iran’s…

Queensland federal MP George Christensen has backed a motion by Bob Katter to reclaim the Port the Darwin from a Chinese company that owns a 99-year lease amid concerns about the security of Australia’s north. The motion will call on the Australian government to force Chinese company Landbridge to sell the Port of Darwin to…