Putin confirms G20 absence to Modi, congratulates India on moon landing
Russian president speaks to Indian leader about 'issues of mutual concern', including trade and economic cooperation.
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Air pollution cuts life expectancy by five years in South Asia: EPIC study
The region accounts for more than half of total life years lost globally to pollution, says the Energy Policy Institute.
Chile court upholds jail term for retired soldiers over Victor Jara murder
The soldiers aged between 73 and 85 will have to serve prison sentences ranging between eight and 25 years.
State of emergency declared as Florida braces for Storm Idalia
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declares widespread state of emergency as storm likely to make landfall on Wednesday.
Visualising the 2,056 nuclear tests conducted since 1945
August 29 is the International Day against Nuclear Tests, aiming to promote a world without nuclear weapons.
Ukraine drones destroyed in latest raids on Russian territory
Russian defence ministry says three drones shot down over the Russian regions of Tula and Belgorod.
Japan says brick thrown at Beijing embassy amid Fukushima spat
Tensions have soared since Japan began releasing Fukushima's wastewater into the Pacific despite China's opposition.
US to counter growing size of China’s military with ‘autonomous systems’
Deputy Secretary of Defense says China's military has scaled up but US maintains advantage with military technology.
Guatemala body certifies Arevalo victory, hours after party suspended
The suspension plunged the centre-left politician's presidency into uncertainty even before it's officially begun.
Live parasitic worm found in Australian woman’s brain in world first
The worm, usually found in carpet pythons, was discovered after she complained of symptoms including forgetfulness.
US accuses Russia of intimidation over former consulate worker’s spy charge
Robert Shonov, Russian national and ex-staffer at consulate, charged with 'cooperation on a confidential basis' with US.
Spanish football federation leaders ask Rubiales to quit over kiss scandal
Leaders of regional bodies that make up Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) made collective request to Rubiales.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of events, day 552
As the war enters its 552nd day, these are the main developments.
Guatemala arrests anti-corruption lawyer, prompting international outcry
The US has condemned the arrest of Claudia Gonzalez, a lawyer who worked with a UN-backed anti-corruption commission.
Haitian police announce investigation into deadly church-led protest
Evangelical leader Marcorel Zidor led 'hundreds' of armed protesters into a gang-led area of the capital Port-au-Prince.
Myanmar’s striking civil servants: Displaced, forgotten, but holding on
The Civil Disobedience Movement remains a pillar of resistance to military rule, but the cost is high for those involved
Are climate reparations finally on the way for vulnerable countries?
'Significant change in action' under way to compensate nations under direct assault from climate chaos, observers say.
Finance minister to renew funds to Palestinians in Israel after backlash
Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich said the money was prompting crime among Palestinian communities, triggering outrage.
France abaya ban: ‘How far will clothes police go?’
To enforce the ban on the robes in classrooms, 14,000 educational personnel will be trained by the end of the year.
‘Slow murder’: Hundreds of prisoners stage Bahrain’s largest hunger strike
Advocates say that prisoners are protesting against dire conditions – and that the government's reforms are not enough.