Sri Lanka passes anti-corruption bill as part of IMF bailout plan
This is the first time an IMF programme has been linked to such a measure in Asia.
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Middle East Roundup: Cairo grants pardons amidst crackdown
A 'day of disruption' in Israel and regional leaders in a frenzy of deals and talks – here’s the Middle East this week.
Where is China’s foreign minister Qin Gang?
Qin's absence from public view has prompted rampant speculation and highlighted Beijing's lack of transparency.
In India, fantasy gaming is causing addiction and financial ruin
Lack of regulation and massive advertising campaigns by fantasy gaming apps have raised addiction concerns.
At least 20 wounded as Russia strikes Ukraine’s Mykolaiv, Odesa
Latest Russian air attacks hit Ukrainian port cities of Mykolaiv and Odesa, local officials say.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian, injure 4 in occupied West Bank
Palestinian health ministry and Red Crescent said that one person killed and four wounded by Israeli forces in Nablus.
Protesters storm Swedish embassy in Baghdad over Quran burning
Protesters angered by burning of copies of the Quran in Sweden set fire to the Swedish embassy in the Iraqi capital.
Russia warns ships traveling to Ukraine considered part of war
Russia's defence ministry said ships travelling to Ukraine considered to be potentially transporting military cargo.
Stanford president resigns following research ethics probe
Marc Tessier-Lavigne was cleared of participation in research misconduct after concerns arose over data manipulation.
New Zealand shooting kills two ahead of World Cup tournament
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has assured the public that there is 'no wider national security threat' from the shooting.
In Vietnam, risking all in the search for a better life
In Vietnam's Nghe An province, the export of people as migrant labour is a key element of the province's economic plans.
Trump handed dual court defeats amid ongoing legal woes
The former US president is facing two criminal proceedings, as well as a civil case brought by writer E Jean Carroll.
Honduras to build island colony to imprison gang members
Officials hope the isolated facility will cut gang members off from criminal networks on the mainland.
Protests in Thailand as rivals derail Pita’s PM bid
Thai parliament blocks Move Forward Party's progressive leader from renomination for prime minister, prompting protests.
As Cuba’s private sector roars back, choices and inequality rise
Even as more small businesses have popped up across the island, some simply can't afford what's on sale.
US sanctions Guatemalan officials over ‘undemocratic’ activity
US State Department accuses Guatemalan judges and prosecutors of targeting journalists and undermining democracy.
Israel prays for ties with Saudi Arabia, Herzog tells US Congress
Saudi-Israeli normalisation would be a 'huge sea change' for the Middle East and the world, Israeli president says.
US, China to work ‘intensively’ on climate issues in weeks ahead
US envoy John Kerry says more work needed before agreement with China on key issues as both nations rebuild trust.
Prigozhin in video tells Wagner troops to prepare ‘for Africa’
Mutinous mercenary boss welcomes his fighters in Belarus, tells them they will not participate in Ukraine war for now.
‘Work, food, freedom’: Afghan women protest beauty parlour ban
Security forces break up Kabul protest by dozens of women against a ban on beauty salons.